#TheCaseForChrist

[praphit]

PureAssFlickin.com: I’m sorry. I regret this title...

... but not enough to change it.

I want to talk about "The Case for Christ". 

Allow me to clarify, the FILM "The Case for Christ" (2017).

Another movie night rolled around, and we couldn't find anything worthy to watch. I had seen a promo for TCFC. I had some nostalgia cookin - this was originally a book which I had read and liked a long time ago. The story is kinda in the title:

An investigative journalist sets out... really, in an atheistic manner, to build a case AGAINST Christ, but ends up becoming a Christian. A pretty cool story (real-life). Worthy of a movie, and worthy of Praphit's Movie Night. Problem was... it's only streaming on something called "PureFlix".

What the hell is PureFlix? I looked into it - well, at least I tried to. Most services, you can get a peek inside, before you go all of the way. PureFlix is heavily guarded. I tried to sneak in, but they were like "Getcho ass outta here!"

But, pretty much, it's all about good, solid, Christian, wholesome entertainment. We've all had those moments when we're watching some movie with kids around, and "oops, there's some cursing", or "oops, there's some violence", or "oops, there's a penis". Then, you try to hurry up and fast forward past the penis, but you hit the pause button by accident. Now, you’re panicking, so you accidentally throw the scene into slomo mode. You shout to the kids to shut their eyes (of course they don't), and somehow you press the zoom-in button (which you didn't know even existed), so now there's a giant penis swinging in slomo, in Ultra HD on your  screen, and everyone is screaming. You've ruined movie night! We've all been there. You don't have to worry about that type of thing with PureFlix. No shows like “Euphoria” here. I get it.

I just wanted to know what else is going on with them, and I couldn't find anything. I was angry. I wanted some TCFC.

I looked it up on Rotten Tomatoes - not great, not good, but not a bad rating. I wasn't expecting all that much. I mean, I think "The Passion of the Christ" was ranked poorly by the critics and only ranked something like 80% by the audience. The audience is Christian. We can't do any better than Jesus on the cross, people! I would have expected at least 95%. What were we doing there? Was it the violence? Should the Roman soldiers have toned it down a bit? Or was it Mel Gibson?? It was probably him.

I was even more angry now that I thought about this, cuz why DON'T I expect more from these types of movies?!

I have a joke that I tell among my peeps that Church is where creativity goes to die. And with all jokes, there's some truth there; with this one, it's all truth. But, why? Christians (my people) serve a creative God! Why isn't creativity embraced and cultivated more in the church? We could spend all day hashing that one out, but I'll say this - the enemy of art is aggressive structure. Of course we need certain levels of structure in life, but with art... let it be loose and free! Let art be edgy, if it wants to be. Let art push the limits, or go beyond the limits, if it wants to. It'll learn, it'll evolve, it'll mature, but let it happen organically.

If there are people out there who disagree with me (in the context of creativity in church), simply ask the "creative people" in your church (if you have any). Ask the young people in your church (if you have any). I'm willing to bet that they'll share my sentiments, with some more added, if you'd let them.

Now, let me get off my soapbox, and get back to PureFlix.

Like I said, I couldn't peek inside, BUT I found "PureFlix Insider" to help me figure out what this entertainment platform is all about. 

POSITIVITY: Sweet! Who could be against positive energy?? However, I did see some influence from Fox News up in there. Idk if Fox has a hand in financial support for this or something, but...

  Now, I'm not getting political; I'm simply saying there's an agenda there (like with all mainstream media). Having an agenda is fine, but for PureFlix (Christianity/ "Truth" /positivity)?? Idk. It made me think of a show idea, which I'm willing to host for you, PureFlix.

We could have a show where I read news articles, claiming to be the truth (from all cultures and political points of view), and when I find an agenda that has crept its way into the objectivity of the story, I call it out, and tell that story to get the hell outta here. Maybe we'll call the show "Go to Hell!" Think of me as your John Oliver :) It'll be the most dismissive show that’s streaming...  outside of this guy’s show:

(Ben Shapiro does not like She-Hulk. He needs you to understand that)

I also noticed that PureFlix is all about Prayer & Faith. Or course! Awesome! The pics I saw on there were kinda... white though. Maybe mix in a lil color. Just a note. I'm not insinuating anything. In fact, I’m trying to help you broaden your stroke to make more money. If diversity doesn’t come from the heart, it can at least come out of greed :)

I’m joking... (not really tho). I would hate for this post to be considered “woke garbage”. 

Then, I checked out the Movies/Tv - YES! however (again), kinda white. Where's Madea at? Isn't there a Mexican character on VeggieTales? 

 I think it's time for him to get his own show, don't you?

Don't be offended by me saying it's "kinda white" - I'm actually being kind when I say that :) And of course there's a place for that type of “culture” in Christianity (I mean that) and on PureFlix, but what about everyone else?

I'm here to help you, PF!

We'll  label all that stuff you've got on there as "Kinda White Though". Maybe we'll get a Tyler Perry or a Steve Harvey section of as well.

I'm thinking we could spice-up some of the content. I'll even use the bible for ideas, so some of you aren't triggered too much by my creativity.

The book of Hosea (in the bible). Here, there's the prophet Hosea, who's married to a prostitute named Gomer. That's a RomCom if I've ever seen one!

We could get a reality show about King Solomon and all of his many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, MANY, many, many wives (and side women).

There's "the woman with the ISSUE of blood" - look that one up, kids. In fact, we'll make it for kids; turn it into a cartoon.

Ooo, we''ll rock some Horror:

"Jason goes to Church" 

He's putting down the machete and picking up the bible.

or

Saw: Born-Again - 

This time, the Jigsaw copycats find Jesus, but take compelling people to believe a lil too far:) Don't worry, we'll blur out all of the good stuff - keepin it pure, baby!

Perhaps "Naked with Bathsheba"(I’ll let your imaginations run wild with what that show would entail) - that'll be for late night. Don't worry, PF. We'll have a quick warning on stuff like that - "Must be married and currently watching this with YOUR OWN spouse". Huh?? Yeah! I got your back, PF!

I also have some ideas for a LGBTQ section, but... you know... baby steps.

I'm offering my help for free (though an offering of a few million might better motivate me... just sayin). I'm here for you! And if you make TCFC 2, I'll even star in it (for kinda free/an offering).

Perhaps that investigative reporter is BACK, and finds me (a mad scientist who created time travel). We decide that the church needs some help from past Bible heroes to get things moving in the right direction again.

We bring back to the present -  Samson (for his super strength), King David (for his battle skills), Mary (mother of our Lord), Noah (power to build shit) and Gomer (powers of prostitution - which honestly, sounds like a great title for another show). Can somebody say "Universe"?? YEAH! I am your tool! Use me! Let’s stick it to Marvel and DC! 

Think bigger, PureFlix!

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[christianandnerdy]

I highly recommend this movie 🍿 #Repost @movieguide ・・・ Looking for a great movie to watch for a night-in? We've got you covered!⠀ @netflix actually has some faith-based movies that you might enjoy! For example, THE CASE FOR CHRIST! The movie takes you inside the story of how Chicago Tribune journalist Lee Strobel set out to disprove Christianity when his wife, Leslie, became a Christian and challenged Lee’s atheist beliefs. THE CASE FOR CHRIST is a terrific drama reminiscent of ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN, with its own examples of excellent acting. It also brilliantly lays out the facts confirming Jesus Christ’s resurrection but does contain some tense moments and alcohol use requiring caution for younger children.⠀ Happy watching!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #TheCaseForChrist #FaithBased #FaithAndFamilyValues #MovieReview #MovieTime #NowStreaming #ChristianParenting #InstaMom #MommyBlogger #ChristianMommy #familymovienight https://www.instagram.com/p/BztQ282lAlt/?igshid=1rd8rsvi03p5x

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[jgreyblog]

Saw the movie; have to read the book! This man’s testimony is amazing!

- j. grey

#thecaseforchrist #amazing #saved #blessed #christian #listen #podcast #interview #leestrobel #seekingtruth #testimony #jgreyblog #givemejesus #takethisworld #julieroys #watchthemovie #readthebook #pureflix #familyfriendly

[alliewest]

Jesus Is Risen

Question: If 500 people claimed to see Jesus after he died, it was just a hallucination.

Answer: Hallucinations are an individual event. If 500 people have the same hallucination, that’s a bigger miracle than the resurrection.

#God #Faith #Hope #Love #Hallucination #Jesus #Risen #Miracle #Witnesses #Death #Cross #Resurrection #Disciples #LeeStrobel #TheCaseForChrist

[queensarena]

#Repost @caseforchristmovie Please watch this movie it’s good! Plus your girl Miss Hollywood is a background actor in the baptism scene. Look for me! ☺️ Order DVD on Amazon or watch on Prime Video, Netflix, & Pureflix! *Here's a little inspiration for the day... 🙌 #TheCaseForChrist #PureFlix #Movie (at Macon, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0lSLp0nRhD/?igshid=1ui8vuiba7ymy

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[caseforchristmovie-blog]

We're so excited to announce that these documentaries based on Lee Strobel's books are NOW available for streaming on Pure Flix! Get your FREE trial today: http://bit.ly/2rReLZn #PureFlix #CaseForChrist

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[holyisjesus]

Very very true! Amen #repost from @caseforchristmovie - Don't worry, God always keeps his promises. #MondayMotivation #CaseForChrist #trustinGod #faithinGod #Jesus #faith #quote #moviequote #faithquotes #faithquote #encouragement #hope #believe #believeGod #trustGod #faithoverfear #quotes #God #amen #promise #TheCaseForChrist #lscottcaldwell - #regrann

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[mrsmargadonna]

Just finished watching #thecaseforchrist with the hubby. It was a really good movie for believers and non believers. #faith #evidence

#evidence #faith #thecaseforchrist

[arniecap]

Seeing can’t mean believing

I’ve come to the conclusion that believing in God and knowing God are two completely different things. Please note that this is my personal realization not a spiritual revelation. I watched The Case for Christ last night and was moved by the journey. Not that I’m an atheist - quite the contrary, I’ve always believed in a Heavenly Creator and in Christ as the existence of God in human form. But I know deep in my soul that although I’ve been a believer for 50+ years, I really don’t relationally know God the Creator or in Him as The Christ. It’s the Holy Spirit that I feel most connected to simply because I’m thinking and breathing.

Many Christians speak of needing to have a personal relationship with Christ and in my religious ignorance I’m not sure I understand the difference between that and deeply knowing God.

What has become apparent to me as a result of all this, is that believing in God is simply not enough. Knowing God is the basis for experiential growth across all relational dynamics and connections.

In the movie, Lee Strobel proved for himself that God is real and that the resurrection occurred. But that journey of belief was just the beginning of the story. The real story began at the end of the movie as Lee dropped to his knees and began to converse (pray) with/to God. He burdened through finding the words to say; words that would come easily in any regular conversation with a mere mortal. I completely related to that. I can sit and converse with just about anyone in just about any topic. But to talk to God seems to feel awkward and clumsy. Eyes up or down? Kneeling or sitting? Hands clasped or relaxed? Do I call him Lord, Lord God, Heavenly Father, Abba? Can you image what I put myself through just to have a conversation with God.

To sum this up, I see that believing is not knowing. And if any of my human relationships are to stand a chance of thriving, I must first deeply connect with the Creator of all.

Anyway... that’s what I was thinking.

#thecaseforchrist #createyourgreat #leestobel #believer

[romaligaya]

"... do you want to know the truth, or is your mind already made up?When is enough evidence enough evidence?" "Faith is the evidence of things not seen..." "Believe + Receive = Become" Lines from the movie, The Case for Christ, that happened to remain in me. There's so much in this movie that moved my heart. Just one event actually changed their whole life. From Atheism to Christianity? Indeed God's work. ❤❤❤ #latenightmovie #thecaseforchrist #touched #blessed🙏 #greatmovie #hashtags #faith #jesus

#latenightmovie #hashtags #touched #greatmovie #jesus #thecaseforchrist #blessed🙏 #faith

[achristiangirl1]

The Movie Time continues 2nd movie! Pancakes and Pajamas Family Time #TheCaseForChrist #FamilyTime #pancakes #pancakesandpajamas #pancakeandpajamasparty (at City of Bessemer, Alabama - The Marvel City)

#thecaseforchrist #pancakes #pancakeandpajamasparty #pancakesandpajamas #familytime

[iamkristineg-blog1]

Indeed! ➡️🙏 #cslewis #thecaseforchrist #togodbethehonorpraiseandglory🙏

#cslewis #togodbethehonorpraiseandglory🙏 #thecaseforchrist

[thewinchestergirlblog]

When you can't make it to church: turn on a @pureflix movie!!! #caseforchrist #thecaseforchrist #leestrobel #mikevogel #pureflix #movienight #christianlife #christianliving #proudchristian #christian #follow #followme #like #comment

#caseforchrist #pureflix #mikevogel #christianlife #comment #leestrobel #movienight #christianliving #followme #like #thecaseforchrist #proudchristian #follow #christian

[alliewest]

Facts and Faith

Facts: If you love a person, your love goes beyond the facts of that person, but it’s rooted in the facts about that person. For example, you love your wife because she’s gorgeous, she’s nice, she’s sweet, she’s kind. All these things are facts about your wife, and therefore you love her.

Faith: But your love goes beyond that.

Facts: You can know all these things about your wife and not be in love with her and put your trust in her, but you do. So the decision goes beyond the evidence, yet it is there also on the basis of the evidence.

Faith: So it is with falling in love with Jesus.

Facts: To have a relationship with Jesus Christ goes beyond just knowing the historical facts about him, yet it’s rooted in the historical facts about him.

Faith: I believe in Jesus on the basis of the historical evidence, but my relationship with Jesus goes way beyond the evidence. I have to put my trust in him and walk with him on a daily basis.

#God #Faith #Hope #Love #Trust #Relationship #WalkingWithGod #Lord #Savior #HistoricalFacts #History #Facts #Evidence #WalkWithHim #TheCaseForChrist

[myjseven]

Just done watching #thecaseforchrist 😆 "When is evidence evidence enough?" #thankGod

#thecaseforchrist #thankgod

[wisemanreggae]

Whether you believe or not, no matter your ethnicity, you should definitely watch this powerful movie. #believe #christian #faith #atheist #jesus #follower #bible #thecaseforchrist.

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