February 13, 2013
You are looking at the promotional poster for one of the most anticipated movies of a generation: The reboot of Left Behind starring Nicolas Cage. Until now, all we’ve had were the Internet rumors, IMDB pages and, well, let’s be honest, hope—hope that Nicolas Cage would take the torch from Kirk Cameron and join the likes of Chad Michael Murray and Ashley Tisdale to make the movie we’ve all so desperately longed for. But now our apocalyptic dreams seem one step closer to coming true. The poster—which is a work of art in itself—depicts our hero standing in front of the wreckage of an airplane while exploding cities burn in the background. And, of course, Nicolas Cage is staring directly at us, the viewer, because as we’ve long known, cool guys never look at explosions …
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Mike Steeves commented…
The entire concept of the Rapture is such a testimonial to Christian love. All those right-living Rapturians will be yanked heavenward, out of pilots' seats; out of all manner of motor vehicle drivers' seats; doctors out of the midst of crucial surgeries ... just think of all the critical positions upon which the welfare of the masses depends, where life and death hang in the balance ... all yanked heavenward, leaving we heathens to die horribly, screaming in mangled agony. But only because we deserve it. It's God's judgment, doncher know. Hah. Talk about a 'screw you buddy, I got mine' attitude.
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Joe replied to Mike Steeves's comment…
Mike, to be honest there are definitely days when I pray "Lord, why don't you just end this," and most of the time those prayers come after I see sickness, war, or death. I have more flaws and stinkin issues than Relevant has server space for me to list, but I know that the attitude you're talking about (I got mine) is incompatible with the biblical topic. We christians have often been such a poor, poor representation of Jesus Christ to this world and I don't fault you for your opinion, but would you consider reading the New Testament and seeing how Christ and the early believers taught?
Luke 12:32 - Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
That "you" is plural, Mike, and it includes every mother's son and daughter on this planet.
Take care man,
joe
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Meghan commented…
"to make the movie we’ve all so desperately longed for." -- Said no one, ever.
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Michael Snow replied to Meghan 's comment…
You beat me to it (had just come here to paste it). If only Christians would long to study Scripture. Get a good Bible commentary on Thessalonians, e.g. F.F. Bruce or NICNT, and put this modern myth to rest. Spend your money on something worthwhile.
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Whitney Davis commented…
you guys can speak for your self there is a whole lot of people that read the books that would love to see the movies.
your should read them you might learn a thing or two
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Andrew commented…
I am excited about the potential of a big-budget version of Left Behind. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of the books, the theology (or lack thereof) behind them, but I am interested in any Sci-fi or action movie with an entwined Christian, God-fearing message. It's about darn time someone tried to do it and do it well.
For all those who aren't fans of Nic Cage, you have to admit that his movies are solid entertainment - with the exception of "The Wicker Man" and "Ghost Rider".
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Parables Today commented…
This is a good thing in that it will open a dialogue about the Bible. That's always a good thing.
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