I wasn't too sure where I should post this story, but here it is anyway and if any mod should consider it should be posted anywhere else no offence taken........
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Now, I don't know the situation in the USA however, over here in the UK, churches are coming up with all sorts of ideas in attempts to encourage more people into the fellowship, so to speak, which is admirable, however....
I just wonder how often the church decision makers of these policies consult the Bible prior to taking any action. In fact, taking this story into account, it appears they are not familiar with the Bible at all.
Anyway, the following story is quoted from the Daily Mail newspaper (again) over here in the UK.
Prepare yourselves.........
<quote>A Cathedral has sparked an unholy row after deciding to show films which include a graphic sex scene, full female nudity and a Pagan sacrifice.
The screening of cult horror movie "The Wicker Man" and the thriller "Don't Look Now" are part of a season called Quad in Residence at Derby Cathedral, England.
The Wicker Man, from 1973, includes notorious sex scenes in which Brit Ekland and Edward Woodward's character is burnt to death. Don't look now, also from 1973, includes a graphic sex scene which was cut by BBC television when it aired.
Steve Dunning, a church warden from the diocese, said: "I just think it isn't appropriate to show these things in a place of worship that is consecrated and hallowed."
But the Cathedral's dean, The Very Reverend Dr Stephen Hanse, said: "the first thing we're trying to do is open the cathedral to new people. It doesn't just belong to who go to church."
The films were chosen by Dr Alex Rock, of the nearby Quad cinema, a member of the congregation. He said "I thought this was a good opportunity to stimulate discussion around the space itself."
The season begins on September the 7th and includes the religious satire Monty Python's Life of Brian.(end quote>
(I'm unable to include an image of the original article as it was a few days after the article was published that I decided to post this story in, it's gone now, however it is word for word)
Regards.
weewillie
.....He's grinning with glee, right now.
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Now, I don't know the situation in the USA however, over here in the UK, churches are coming up with all sorts of ideas in attempts to encourage more people into the fellowship, so to speak, which is admirable, however....
I just wonder how often the church decision makers of these policies consult the Bible prior to taking any action. In fact, taking this story into account, it appears they are not familiar with the Bible at all.
Anyway, the following story is quoted from the Daily Mail newspaper (again) over here in the UK.
Prepare yourselves.........
<quote>A Cathedral has sparked an unholy row after deciding to show films which include a graphic sex scene, full female nudity and a Pagan sacrifice.
The screening of cult horror movie "The Wicker Man" and the thriller "Don't Look Now" are part of a season called Quad in Residence at Derby Cathedral, England.
The Wicker Man, from 1973, includes notorious sex scenes in which Brit Ekland and Edward Woodward's character is burnt to death. Don't look now, also from 1973, includes a graphic sex scene which was cut by BBC television when it aired.
Steve Dunning, a church warden from the diocese, said: "I just think it isn't appropriate to show these things in a place of worship that is consecrated and hallowed."
But the Cathedral's dean, The Very Reverend Dr Stephen Hanse, said: "the first thing we're trying to do is open the cathedral to new people. It doesn't just belong to who go to church."
The films were chosen by Dr Alex Rock, of the nearby Quad cinema, a member of the congregation. He said "I thought this was a good opportunity to stimulate discussion around the space itself."
The season begins on September the 7th and includes the religious satire Monty Python's Life of Brian.(end quote>
(I'm unable to include an image of the original article as it was a few days after the article was published that I decided to post this story in, it's gone now, however it is word for word)
Regards.
weewillie