just wanted to write out a few thoughts on the new Noah movie. i've been reading a few articles where the writer says he or she will not see the noah movie. their points are all the same in that director darren aronofsky is an outspoken atheist and he's been quoted to say things like it's the most unbiblical of Bible movies and he's not concerned about Biblical accuracy and all that jazz. i'm not sure how much of this is true because i haven't taken the time to research all of his quotes. and frankly, i don't care. i'm not concerned about it. and for the record, i have no desire to see the movie because i've read the book and the movie is never as good. but that's me.
anyway, i won't tell people to not see it either. if anything, it's starting a conversation. say you're unbelieving coworker goes and see's it. the next day at work they engage you in conversation about it. they hear all this talk about the accuracy and controversy about it, so they talk to you. because you're a Christian and your life should reflect Christ and they know that they can trust you for an honest, open thought without criticism and ridicule. so that right there opens the door. the ask about the movies, then who knows. it may lead to a conversation about more. more about who God is and what He does. and who this Jesus guy is that they've heard about but never knew who He was. they actively seek you for discussion and you're armed with the truth and you're equipped with the power to to say what needs to be said because Acts 1:8 says when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will receive power.
and as for darren aronofsky, he may be an atheist. you may not like the idea that an atheist is making a movie based on the Bible. you may not like that it's not totally accurate. and one day he'll have to answer to that. he'll have to answer to the fact that he believes Noah is a story and not factual. he'll have to answer to the fact that he's obviously familiar enough with the Bible to know about Noah but has deliberately refused Jesus. but i believe that people will come to know Christ because of this movie. i believe that people will engage in active conversation and people will actively seek the truth about what the real story is. so, basically, and this goes for me too, lighten up. God is in ultimate control anyway and His word says that all who seek shall find.
