Thank you for sharing the video! We continue hopefully to grow. Jesus always asked people if they WANTED to be healed before He actually preformed any miracles. Stories in general set us up to have greater expectations than we can expect in life. Because we all have sin, even if those sins are committed in our own hearts. NUMBER TWO: I think these critics of The Chosen are showing a profound lack of honesty and compassion when they rail against Mary Magdalenes portrayal. Usually, I see something, I get mad, and I write a post about how mad I am. , Instead, The Chosen is showing a Christian woman with serious, ongoing, self-destructive tendencies and a lot of people just dont know how to handle that.. She also witnesses a man in the throes of demonic possession, another painful reminder of her past. Jesus was after all a man and seeing him portrayed this way, without a stick up his butt is what sets this apart. The day after receiving the award, the series' director and creator addressed the online debate about a gay pride flag spotted in a promotional video, saying the production company does not "have a . On the other hand, the woman is just a homemaker and there is no reason a baby should be that stressful she must have been really weak and selfish. True, it doesnt explicitly say and she still had some problems even after she met Jesus, but given what the Gospels show of the OTHER disciples stumbles and shortcomings, and given what we know about how trauma and addiction actually work in the real world its reasonable to assume she did struggle. A devout Christian character is revealed to have had a terrible addiction to alcohol in the past. Thank you! Ive watched my fellow Christians turn on their brothers and sisters using these very words. I think it's very humbling to realize how much we have in common with Marywith all the disciples, really. I think theres a difference, though, between a happy ending that is FOUGHT for by people who may still deal with physical/emotional/mental scars for the rest of their lives, and a happy ending that leaves everything perfect and tidy, with no room for future realistic struggles. And in real life, recovery from addiction often involves setbacks and failures. Pain and shame are two of Satans most powerful weapons, and he uses them to drive people back to darkness. In a June 1 Instagram post, Jenkins wrote, Im currently too busy filming our Jesus show to extensively discuss our crew personal workspace policies with the world, but Ill release some thoughts and answer some questions in the near future., In the comments, Jenkins added, Heres what I briefly said to the Daily Caller when the so-called story first broke: Weve made it clear from the beginning we dont have a religious or political litmus test for who can work on our show. Its rich, detailed, honest, and deeply emotional. Not unbiblical in the sense of this particular story didnt happen in the Gospels. A LOT of the shows plotlines werent included in the Gospels. View all posts by iamcharlesbakerharris. Mary was delivered from demons, and I think the scriptures are pretty clear that demons dont return to a saved person. Is it okay for us to demand this type of instant, permanent, miraculous change in a persons life before we believe their relationship with Jesus is real? "Then I got wrapped into the chaos by tweeting my support for our beloved crew member. We have to accept Gods Grace for ourselves and others. ", "Time to BOYCOTT The Chosen with 'Bud-Lightening!!'" You take DRUGS??????? Even in scripture, Mary is shown as a demoniac, alcoholic, and an adulteress/prostitute, and it would make sense that she would struggle with past trauma or temptation following her encounter with Christ. . Well, surprise, surprise I SAW SOMETHING, AND NOW IM MAD, AND IM HERE TO POST ABOUT HOW MAD I AM. @AshleyThats really interesting! And this time, pay special attention to the part where Peter denies Jesus THREE TIMES, after being his best friend for THREE YEARS, like a STINKIN COWARD. So the question then, is where the sim ends and where the demon begins, I think? Angel Studios The most recent controversy - and to my mind the most serious - has to do with the statement Jenkins has made regarding Mormonism and a specific line of dialog from the new season's third episode. No wonder people are a little steamed, huh? I dont think we need more stories of perfect Christians. News 'The Chosen' Delivers Shocking Response After LGBT Gear Spotted on Set of Popular Christian Series By Johnathan Jones May 30, 2023 at 2:46pm The official Twitter account for the series "The Chosen" defended the presence of an LGBT "pride" flag on the set of the show during a recent YouTube promo for its upcoming season. None of us are perfect, and all of us need God. Only those who are blind to their own sins and shortcomings would ever think this way. You were never truly born again. In other words, you were never truly a Christian.
The Chosen: Concerned but Keep Watching - Midwest Christian Outreach, Inc God has a plan for you that does not include that kind of sin/pain does that make sense? Theres no evidence of that and no reason to have added that to Marys storyline. Its just (I suppose) that fewer people have addiction problems, and its easy for the people who dont to pass judgement on the ones who do. I loved our conversation yesterday so much! "They can close the door on the way out 'Love one another as I have loved you' We stand with our brother. "Last week some of our cast said some things online that I wouldn't have said, and we talked about it, and I just said, 'You can say what you want but, I think you know, here's examples of wisdom that we could practice,'" said Jenkins. . I dont know about this particular issue, but I do think there can be an issue of people making a false profession (there are social benefits in the country at least in certain states and areas and families etc. Ian M. Giatti is a reporter for The Christian Post. The Chosen is such a gospel tool. The shows policy extends the kind of courtesy he would want to receive as an employee in the entertainment industry, Mr. Jenkins said. I love reading, watching movies, and telling stories. And it kind of..bothers me when TV shows/movies/books show Christians as perfect humans who never struggle. If the Bible then is truth should not our ideas on these issues serve only as a beginning step into discovery in which we surrender control? DONT YOU. Although there are numerous genuine Christians who struggle with addictions, it is also a fact that the Lord Jesus does set a person completely free If the Son shall set you free, you are free indeed ( in the context of committing sin John 8:34-36). Most modern scholars believe she was only freed of demons and was independently wealthy enough to travel around among Jesus disciples; she clearly had no man in authority over her who could forbid it. Thanks for sharing your perspective, friend! About the YOU SINNED SO YOURE NOT SAVED issue: Toooootallly agree that we are all sinners, every last one of us. Retailer Target has also been the subject of calls for boycotts and has said it received bomb threats after introducing its 2023 line of Pride month merchandise. Many went on to claim that God does not . I dont know if theres an official position on whether the birth was messy (there are mystics whose visions say that it very much wasnt), but people arent wrong for objecting to the idea that Jesus had a normal human birth. C.S. 1. I have been so active with our fan base since day one, for that very reason. Yet there is no reference to Mary Magdalene being a prostitute or a sinner in any of the New Testament gospels. I agree that a great deal of the content in The Chosen is the writers own creation rather than strictly derived from the Biblical text. Its important to remember these fictionalized portrayals of the disciples are just thatfictionalized. I was appalled and disgusted to learn that some people who consider themselves exemplary Christians actually presume to tell a person that they have lost his salvation or that a sin committed after the moment of salvation means the salvation was never authentic/never occurred in the first place. We do it in Grade 10 here (Canada) and I read it out loud to and with every single class.
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", Just like with our hundreds of cast and crew who have different beliefs (or no belief at all) than we do, we will work with anyone on our show who helps us portray or (1/2). Mary Madelene is portraited as a prostitute, an adulteress, addicted to alcohol , an object of scorn, but the most enduring detail is always her sin. My 2 cents on this . My issue is that is a major detour from the Biblical text. This was a most interesting blog post with some provocative points! I mean, I suspect if most Christians were asked, they would acknowledge that impatience and judgementalism are also sins, but we dont call people out on them the same way well call people on drinking and gambling. Third, Im reminded of a powerful true story I heard about two years ago. Does it really matter if my philosophical understanding in this most crucial area is appealing or comforting or popular if it turns out to be false? I would hope for the same if I wanted to show up to work and wear any kind of shirt or have a little three-inch flag or sticker on my computer that expresses my own views, he said. Dallas Jenkins, the evangelical creator of the wildly popular The Chosen series portraying the ministry of Jesus Christ and life of His apostles, just posted a video explaining his take on the controversy that started after a crew member's LGBT flag was seen on set and at least 3 of the show's main actors decried the "homophobia" of fans. The Chosen showrunner Dallas Jenkins previously told Newsweek about the show's diversity and inclusion in other areas. Which is what I think The Chosen is trying to show, and it makes me happy to see that kind of realistic representation. Additionally, Marys portrayal is SUCH a selling feature for those who are nonbelievers to even be willing to see who Jesus is. I think you would really like it! Welcome, Julia! As a Catholic myself, I have literally no problem with the way they're portraying Mother Mary. However, I think both sides are incorrect. I really, really, really dont like before and after stories either (whether theyre about Christianity or not) because they just seem so fake. I want to say that I think this post is great and I love what you say in it. I agree with the majority of what you said here. here for reprint permission. And thats the story The Chosen is refusing to tell. We all have different stories, and God has many different ways of bringing good out of evil. ", "As an Evangelical conservative, I'm actually probably a minority on our set, and here's the thing: our cast and crew, the majority of them don't expect me to agree with them on everything and don't expect me to celebrate their thing or celebrate their cause.". All this to say while i echo much of what you say here, most of (if not all) your conclusions would have come from a selfless examination of scripture anyway. Good choice. The show isn't shying away from showing them as "hot messes." Addiction is no more or less a sin, than any other sin. I think thats a very fair take. Because shes human. Nonetheless, the portrayal is not a betrayal of the saving grace of the Savior. Especially since I get sooooooo annoyed and steamed up whenever anybody pressures me to watch something Im not interested in. ", "But the production itself we don't have any kind of corporate policy about statements of faith or anything like that," added Jenkins. xD Its very much a modern show, intended for a modern audience, rather than 100% historical. She and other brave women stood by Jesus at the cross. We're all a mess, and Jesus calls us anyway. If youve continued to watch beyond the pilot episode, youve pretty much accepted that this is a fictionalized story. For my part, I would argue Peters betrayal of Jesus at the Crucifixion (and indeed, all the other disciples except John, who ran away and left Jesus as well), undermines this position. Change). Whats really going on here? I want to be clear that my words (specifically referring to tweets as hateful & homophobic) were directed at the people who were bullying, threatening and condemning my friend. Boreing condemned the articles purity death spiral politics and demand for perfection. Create a website or blog at WordPress.com. While Peter does ask for forgiveness, Jesus responds by giving him two boats full of fish to help settle a debt and a call to be a disciple. . A good example is the constant reference to Davids adultery with Bathsheba it was a huge grief and disappointment to God but a source of encouragement for falling Christians. There are no perfect, un-messy humans anywhere. This show is welcoming all people, it is not theirs to judge. 155K views, 3.4K likes, 1.7K loves, 330 comments, 501 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Chosen: All right, all right, all right, we get itEpisode 5 raised questions. x. Oh my! Would you like to know how I found your blog? They were aimed at the people who were calling my friend awful names that I won't even repeat on here. Its a well done show that humanizes everyone involved. Lionsgate has picked up the worldwide distribution rights to all seasons of The Chosen, the streaming TV series starring Jonathan Roumie that follows . Were afraid he cant really save us. "My tweets were aimed at the tiny (but vocal) minority who were threatening to get one of our crew members fired over a pride flag. LOL, girl! And also remember, Dallas isnt doing this for believers. April 25, 202211:32 AM Courtesy of Angel Studios In a Facebook livestream on April 13, the director of a Christian television show apologized to his audience for a "big mistake" he had made. Regretfully Yours, Miss OReilly ReleaseDay. Thank you for your comments! He can be reached at:ian.giatti@christianpost.com. To address your post and one of the readers comments, no, Mary wasnt shown [in scripture] as a demoniac, alcoholic, and an adulteress/prostitute. She was demoniac, but thats all we know. Have THEY never given in to a sinful temptation? Question What is The Chosen, and is it biblically sound? He sent Matthew and Simon to find her. I haven't seen that! In response, the shows account posted,Just like with our hundreds of cast and crew who have different beliefs (or no belief at all) than we do, we will work with anyone on our show who helps us portray or honor the authentic Jesus. The show's official Twitter account replied: "Just like with our hundreds of cast and crew who have different beliefs (or no belief at all) than we do, we will work with anyone on our show who helps us portray or honor the authentic Jesus. Buckle up, munchkins. Because your story isnt over until that moment. Jesus rehearsing a sermon? "We ask that audiences let the show speak for itself and focus on the message, not the messenger, because we'll always let you down," the statement continued. Were afraid Jesus isnt everything we say he is. Conservative rapper Bryson Gray, famed for his anti-Joe Biden track "Let's Go Brandon," shared a screenshot of Root's exchange with The Chosen's account. Thats what bothered me, when parts of The Chosen fanbase argued that a real Christian COULD NOT experience an addiction journey like Mary Magdalens as depicted in the show. I think that people need to stop being critical and realize that every believer still has a sin nature. So I think Ill just repeat two of the points I touched on in our conversation yesterday afternoon. This is definitely a valid point. I guess the debate over the sanctification process and Marys return to her brokenness, and similarly why some get sobriety /healing right away and some perpetually relapse, is not mine to judge. Hold them to impossible standards and require death for their sins? Unless he/she allow himself/herself to be led my his own self-will. MADISON - Five years ago, Meagan Wolfe took over a new but already embattled role: leader of Wisconsin's elections commission. And this dance symbolizes the true married life, where they will have arguments and times where they distance themselves, but then, they come closer again and become even closer than they were before. Actors who star in the series "The Chosen" have responded to online criticism of the appearance of an LGBT pride flag on set, suggesting that a commenter calling for a boycott is homophobic and "no fans of ours.". Again, I havent seen the show, so I dont know exactly what the show is suggesting, or whether its necessarily incorrect. . I have personally in my life experienced stigma in the church regarding mental illness. The faith-based hit series "The Chosen" won its second K-LOVE Fan Award Saturday for its powerful depiction of Jesus feeding the 5,000, but the big moment came in the middle of a controversy. According to THE CHOSEN app, which is available on the App Store, the show has over 200,000,000 views . Mary Magdalene stumbled at this one point in the story. 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Why was Episode 5 of "The Chosen" so controversial? Anyway those are my opinions. Listen to the latest episode of CBN's Quick Start podcast ", "I'm not exactly sure what that term means, to be honest," he said, adding that "of course I mean we're a show about Christ, so we're probably one of the most Christian content in history, because we are about Christ, who's in the word Christian. But theres still a wide range of recovery stories and redemption stories, and they often involve (in my own personal experience) incremental / uneven change over time. In this particular theological schematic, your sins, which were supposed to be completely irrelevant to your salvation, can instead make or break you in the eyes of your fellow Christians. Mary M. is out there for all the raped women who cant magically cure their PTSD with becoming a Christian. David was a sinner, so its fine if I persistently flaunt Gods commands without ever trying to be better.. ", "It's a TV show, not Jesus," countered another. I mean, hes totally awesome after Jesus resurrection. Go read the Gospels again. Mr. Jenkins said the flag had been there for a year, and its never been an issue among the thousands of visitors to the shows production site here in Texas. We are not a church in which all of our employees are going to fit under one particular mission statement, one particular belief system, Jenkins told reporter Jeannie Ortega Law. Im so happy youre liking it so far!! No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. So glad you liked it! The idea that we are born again is something Jesus literally said himself in is conversation with Nicodemus.
'The Chosen' Actors Raise Eyebrows with Responses to LGBT Flag - IJR I applaud the way Mary of Magdala is portrayed. In my opinion, its pretty funny and relatable that the apostles were clearly sinners. Like all human beings! As someone whos suffered with addiction most of my life, I can relate to this. Ive seen a lot about the Chosen recently, I wasnt sure about watching shows about Jesus and the Bible because 1) I was brought up in the belief that this violated the 2nd commandment (which I dont necessarily disagree with, I just havent professed since I was a child) and 2) It is almost physical pain when something is literary and historically inaccurate to me, and then when you add that this is the Word of God (again, Im not a Christian, but by that I mean Im not saved, regenerate, born again, more on that, not that I just threw everything out, I cant do that), its just, I dont know if I could handle it, but Im getting quite curious. The acceptance of the gift of salvation is followed by the beginning of the process of sanctification which takes place over a lifetime. That was Jesuss message: that those of us who follow the law and avoid all the obvious sins are still guilty of sin. *sees post by Katie Hanna* MUST READ NOW Jesus drives the demons from Marys mind and spirit, choosing her as his first disciple. But as Jesus did with Mary, and as He does with us, I follow his lead by entering into others brokenness and encouraging them to look to Him, one day at a time. The flap started Monday when Jon Root, a blogger for the conservative Christian student organization Turning Point USA, tweeted a screenshot with a photo of the flag and tagged the official Twitter account of The Chosen, asking, Can you explain why theres a Pride flag on set?.
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