What's the deal with Twilight?!
There has been a lot of controversy about both the books and the movies of the Twilight Saga. I've seen the first movie, and that was enough for me, the idea of a vampire romance doesn't really entertain me. But even at that, i know that it has a lot of content that people under the age of 13 should'nt see, and it worries me that kids as young as 6 are getting into it,
I have two cousins who are very into these things, one who is 8 and the other is 18. While spending the night at their house, i opened the first book up to the front page, and there is a very questionable use of a Bible verse at the beginning (Genesis 2:17). This really bothers me, because there are very un-Christian things in those books (such as premarital sex), so what does everyone else think? Is this book safe for Christian viewers, or just viewers in general? I would love some feedback on this.
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while i agree that most of the content is inappropriate for children probably under the age of 13, i think that if your old enough to understand that it isn't real and if you can overlook the negative content and refrain from acting as the people in the book do, then i don't see anything wrong with it. some people though, have turned this book into a cult. this is where it becomes controversial for christians. as a christian and a fan of twilight (the books, not the movies) i watch it purely because it is a cute love story between a vampire and a human. while that seems weird to people (mainly because it is) i can overlook the evil things (vampires, werewolves) and only pay attention to the positive aspects of the book. i do think that it depends on the person though.
Personally I think its just plain weird, and the vampire/human romance thing does not appeal to me in the least
Oh, I remember you driving to my house in the middle of the night/I'm the one who makes you laugh when you know you're 'bout to cry/And I know your favorite songs and you tell me 'bout your dreams/I think I know where you belong/I think it's with me!!!~~~
I may think too deep of the blood thing, but the scripture that comes to mind is in Lev.
"For the life of the flesh is in the blood..." (Lev. 17:11)
Movies in Hollywood might not mean much, and many might look at it as entertainment that is not real, but I hesitate becasue denomic forses are REAL! Visions and messages are negitive seeds that mess with us. Creeping in through the eye, they enter our heart. Even when we are aware of how wrong or unreal they are. Christians must be very careful. Its no accident that many are drawn in with the idea of a beautiful love story, with very good looking young people. The heart longs for romantic love and "eye" candy lovers. What flesh doesn't want the best of both worlds.
Again "the life of the flesh is in the blood"; blood is significant to salvation, when diminished into something as trivial as thinking its not important it becomes easy to over look the power that lies within the blood of Jesus. Then there are those who think and become "vampires"; drinking blood. When they do this they cross over to a very dark side. Satanic powers become strong and are real, with power. This kind of darkness brings bondage, making it hard to break through to their souls, because they are captured by something they think is not real. If its not real then how can it have power over them.
Their are many things going on in the spirit world that are making people serve the god of their bellys (Phil. 3:19). Its sneaking in without notice, which it usually does. But check out this link < http://vigilantcitizen.com/?p=604 > and know how real these things are. There are many sites that let us knw how real the spirt world is, but we don't need to go to them, all we have to do is look around us and see all the bondage.
Those of us who serve a most high God (the God above every other god) need to be aware of the dangers that lie within the attractions of riches and worldly beauty (those things that tickle the flesh). Beyonce' is a beautiful women, her and her husband are richer then most, but both are very bold in bringing their disrespect to God, and their occult worship to the surface. The devil is getting bolder, which is why we need to be ready for this spritual war! I am not a super Bible thumper, I just have dealt first hand with these forces and know they are nothing to play with. While playing on the devils play ground your likly to get burned, or at least singed a little.
Twilight is probably very entertaining. But like with everything in life we have the choice of life and death; postive or negitive forces in our life that have consiquence. Life is hard enough, I choice life with as little problems as possible, so I choice to stay home and pray against the spirits that are waiting to pounce on me to devour my soul.
Just a few ;o) thoughts,
Blessings & Peace,
Annette
(sorry I get a little passionate sometimes)
Wow, thanks guys this has been very helpful!! Annette, you have nothing to worry about, i do the same things sometimes!!! lol it's just that some of the stuff out there looks very misleading, and i'm not sure that i want to read it to make sure that it is or not!! so thanks again people:)
And it's all because of Jesus I'm alive
Yeah, it's all because the blood of Jesus Christ
Covers me, and raised this dead man's life
And it's all because of Jesus I'm alive
I'm just gonna come out and say this, I HATE Twilight. It's just absolutley disgusting. Not the whole vampire thing, but the relationship between Edward and Bella. Have you seen the third movie? Why would anybody (especially Christians) want to watch that? Don't get me wrong, I've watched some awful things, things that I never should have watched. But I'm just gonna warn you, you will never forget anything you see or hear. It will be stuck in your mind forever. Here is an example. Think about some artist or music you used to listen too. Think of the name of one of there songs, instantly you can remember the tune and the words. It may be stored in the very back of your mind, but it is still there and you can always pull it back out.
"Your love is peace to the broken, faith for the widow, hope for the orphan, strength for the weak, your love is the anthem of nations, rings out to the ages, and your always enough for me"-Casting Crowns
Yeah, i agree. That kinda stuff is very difficult to wipe from your mind...very near impossible. Thanks for all yalls advice, this was really helpful!!!
And it's all because of Jesus I'm alive
Yeah, it's all because the blood of Jesus Christ
Covers me, and raised this dead man's life
And it's all because of Jesus I'm alive