He said this documentary placed great emphasis on the churchs negative stance on homosexuality. Imagine that this film is shown to a group of teenagers,and that someone in the audience might be gay,and too afraid to tell their parents or a close friend, and is contemplating taking their own life. For the bible tells me so 2007 daniel karslake synopsis. November 2007 december 2007 january 2008 february 2008 march 2008 if you want the film to come to your community, please let us know by emailing us, our distributors or calling your local theatres and telling them you want to see for the bible tells me so. The obdurate force is the religious rights belief that the bible condemns homosexuality as an abomination. Positive the documentary for the bible tells me so provided a beautiful representation for what us as a church community should strive to be. Two people profiled in the film episcopal bishop gene robinson and brenda poteat, a.
For the bible tells me so probes the conflict between an obdurate force and a movable object, hoping against hope and the laws of physics that one can sway the other. The bible tells me so is organized into four parts. Why defending the scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, 2014. Gene robinson, who became the first officially ordained anglican bishop. Within each part are chapters, each chapter having been researched and originally written as an individual study. With imogene robinson, victor robinson, gene robinson, isabella boo mcdaniel. By loosely grouping the studies into general topics, a. As he explores questions progressive evangelical readers of scripture commonly face yet fear voicing, enns reveals that they are the very questions that god wants us to. So, we are so thankful to be able to make the wonderful truth and highest values of the bible available to children all over the world here at.
Is the chasm separating christianity from gays and lesbians too wide to cross. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality it includes lengthy interview segments with several sets of religious parents including former house majority leader dick gephardt and his wife, jane. Old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles homosexuality and biblical scripture. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality. I should note here that this is my first experience with enns. This sweet refrain also reminds adults that gods revelation to us in his word is the foundation for faith and the ultimate source of truth. For the bible tells me so is a great documentary and an even better motion picture, and as a testament to faith and family i cant imagine a finer example than this. This is a social forum to highlight biblical truths. In the scientific community, the earth is estimated to be 4.
Compassion compared with condemnation the boston globe. If we come to the bible and read it this way, in true humility, rather than defending our version of it, we will find god as he wants to be found. Trailer for the documentary for the bible tells me so. Its central premise is so promising and necessary that i couldnt be more disappointed in how that premise gets treated here. For the bible tells me so trailer b 2007 second trailer for the documentary for the bible tells me so. For the bible tells me so is a 2007 american documentary film directed by daniel g. Mendoza 2007 an examination of religion and homosexuality shows how some radical groups use their interpretation of the bible to stigmatize the gay community. We hope you and your family will enjoy, and be encouraged by, the videos, songs, stories, coloring pages, and crafts. The bible tells me so chronicles ennss spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace gods word as it is actually written. An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the u. Karslake was a fundraising and development executive. Biblebased christian videos, songs, printouts, activities, lessons, and crafts for children. The bible tells me so is a 1955 gospel pop hit written by dale evans. Negative for the bible tells me soa biased presentation of the case for homosexuality based on the fact that nowhere is an advocate for monogamous marriage and the biblical view of sexual activity ever interviewed.
Pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. All opinions regarding the unacceptability of homosexuality are presented in a caricature sound byte type of portrayal. Grounded by the stories of five conservative christian families, the film explores how the religious right has used its interpretation of the bible to. Does god really condemn loving homosexual relationships. A new documentary film, for the bible tells me so, explores how faith shapes opinions about homosexuality. Feb 09, 2009 known as young earth creationists, jack and carter say the bible tells them earth is only 6,000 to 10,000 years old. Oct 19, 2007 a new documentary film, for the bible tells me so, explores how faith shapes opinions about homosexuality. A world premiere in competition at the 2007 sundance film festival, for the bible tells me so was also honored with audience awards at the 2007 seattle and provincetown international film festivals and the kathleen bryan edwards award for human rights at the. Little ones to him belong they are weak, but he is strong.
The film, for the bible tells me so, explores the issue of homosexuality as it relates to the. The thought of homosexuality is a rather daunting and scary topic within the church community, and this film took a long hard look at why we feel this way. The film includes interviews with a number of conservative christian families as well as v. So, i guess that would make him fall into our third category above a semirationalist. One missed call, for the bible tells me so september 28, 2007 1. Rent for the bible tells me so 2007 on dvd and bluray.
Everything we need for salvation and living the christian life is contained in the bible. Its quite a bold piece of work, with a lot of serious claims about the role and purpose of the bible. Freedom from bondage, what we believe what we are, physical and spiritual wholeness and the word in our minds. We meet five christian families, each with a gay or lesbian child. Rent for the bible tells me so 2007 starring imogene robinson and victor robinson on dvd and bluray. This dvd of for the bible tells me so was recommended to me by one of my online friends with whom id discussed my christian faith after being raised in a jewish household. Instead of writing a screed, im going to highlight both positive and negative aspects. So, i guess we can proceed with this class and discuss the logical and practical reasons why the bible is inspired word of god. Have faith, hope and charity thats the way to live successfully how do i know, the bible tells me so do good to your enemies and the blessed lord youll surely please how do i know, the bible tells me so dont worry bout tomorrow just be real good today the lord is right beside you hell guide you all the way have faith, hope and.
Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it san francisco. For the bible tells me so by daniel karslake daniel. May 09, 20 however, there are varying ways on which the bible can be interpreted and thus a problem can emerge. Its titled for the bible tells me so and two of its subjects are with us now.
Old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles. Parents talk about their marriages and churchgoing, their childrens childhood and coming out, their reactions, and changes over time. Grounded by the stories of five conservative christian families, the film explores how the religious right has used its interpretation of the bible to support its agenda of stigmatizing the gay. This provocative documentary presents a humane argument for reconciling homosexuality and a literal interpretation of biblical scripture, by examining how people of faith deal with having a gay relative in their families. As christians, we love god and we love his word, the bible. For the bible tells me so is a documentary which looks at the ongoing battle of gays and lesbians to celebrate their faith without denying their sexual preferences. Karslake apes the supercharged empathy of an episode of dateline on nbc, right down to the vergingonschmaltzy music. Known as young earth creationists, jack and carter say the bible tells them earth is only 6,000 to 10,000 years old. Bible based christian videos, songs, printouts, activities, lessons, and crafts for children. It features the lew douglas orchestra and backing vocals by the jack halloran choir don cornell cover. After watching for the bible tells me so,i realized that this film could have a huge impact on viewers.
The authoritative record of nprs programming is the audio record. Scriptures about welcoming lgbt people handout 2 d. Jesus loves me jesus loves me, this i know for the bible tells me so. We meet five christian families, each with a gay or lesbian. However, there are varying ways on which the bible can be interpreted and thus a problem can emerge. The movable object is the compassionate understanding christian families learn as their children. A thesis of the film is that much of christianitys homophobia represents a misreading of scripture, a denial of. Executive producers, michael huffington, bruce bastian, robin voss, robert. Don cornells version followed nobles rendition on the charts by one month. For the bible tells me so 2007 trailers and clips moviefone.
The bible tells me so was a frustrating read for me. That simple and beautiful biblical truth, summed up in the familiar phrase the bible tells me so from the hymn jesus loves me, introduces many children to the love of jesus. It includes lengthy interview segments with several sets of religious parents including former house. Planet of the humans full documentary directed by jeff gibbs duration. Two people profiled in the film episcopal bishop gene robinson and brenda poteat, a minister in north carolina. Oct 07, 2014 if we come to the bible and read it this way, in true humility, rather than defending our version of it, we will find god as he wants to be found. Endorsers of the book include rob bell, rachel held evans, and brian mclaren. For the bible tells me so focuses on how conservative christians interpretation of the bible is commonly used as a way to deny homosexuals equal rights.