Long time reader, first time poster. I recently read a very interesting article on CNN that said the new Superman movie is very similar to the the Narnia movie, in that it has a very subtle but powerful Christian theme within its mainstream entertainment.
I was very confused by this because while I liked Superman growing up, I didn't see the connection, but the article made some very interesting points, and brought up a new book which says:
*From above, a heavenly father sends his only son to save the Earth and "show them the way".
* the Superman storytellers confirm they modeled Superman on Christ, and his father share the name "El" (Hebrew for "God") and his earthly parents were ORIGINALLY named "Mary" and "Joseph"
*Superman movies, TV shows, and comics are built on parallels to Christs death, burial, resurrection, and second coming.
Am I the only one who finds this idea fascinating? Since Narnia, I've been looking for a fun, mainstream movie with a religious message to take my kids to. I hope this is it!
I was very confused by this because while I liked Superman growing up, I didn't see the connection, but the article made some very interesting points, and brought up a new book which says:
*From above, a heavenly father sends his only son to save the Earth and "show them the way".
* the Superman storytellers confirm they modeled Superman on Christ, and his father share the name "El" (Hebrew for "God") and his earthly parents were ORIGINALLY named "Mary" and "Joseph"
*Superman movies, TV shows, and comics are built on parallels to Christs death, burial, resurrection, and second coming.
Am I the only one who finds this idea fascinating? Since Narnia, I've been looking for a fun, mainstream movie with a religious message to take my kids to. I hope this is it!
