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Old 10-12-2010, 11:37   #14
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Originally Posted by Richard View Post
The SEARCH function would have taken you to this:

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ight=Al-Mutawa

Richard
I did perform a search, I guess I used the wrong words. OTOH, the referenced thread and this one have been illuminating.

As for cartoons or movies with a Christian theme, we are a predominately Christian nation, whether one wishes to admit it or not (current POTUS). Cartoons and movies with Christian values were plentiful from the advent of film through the early 80's. There have been fewer in recent years I believe. Those that have been made are often panned by the critics and marginalized. The only one I can think of that is overtly religious and received good reviews with a large audience was "Touched by an Angel". I might include "Supernatural" in that but the story line is completely different.

Richard, some of those you included in your list I would argue with. I don't think just a "good vs. evil" theme would qualify as a religious connotation. I think it needs a definite theme. "The Matrix" is a good example.

What disturbs me is the current trend to acceptance of protesting anytime Christian values or God are mentioned, while supporting Islamic values and Allah. I just saw a story about Kalifornia parents being upset about their kids having to say the Pledge of Allegiance and "One Nation under God" in school. IMO, these are contributing factors to the decline of our society.

As for "The 99", I think I may have to watch an episode or two and see what it seems to promote.
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