Vampire Craze

Media posted by Erin Davis on 11/23/09; 71 comments

Unless you've been living under a rock, you already know that the Twilight sequel, New Moon, was released in theaters Friday. News organizations nationwide reported sell-out crowds at local theaters. Thousands of fans camped out for hours to stake out their seats for the heavily hyped movie premiere. Experts are reporting that New Moon is now the number-one advance ticket seller of all time. In other words, it's a mega-hit! It's more than a blip on the landscape of culture. It's more like a bombshell, and young women, like the readers of this blog, are among the series' biggest fans.

Because I care so deeply about pointing young women toward God's truth, I couldn't let this movie premiere go unaddressed. I know it's controversial and I know, because I've blogged about Twilight in the past, that my stand on the series doesn't make me the world's most popular blogger. But I also know what's at stake. These aren't just books. New Moon isn't just another hit movie. We need to talk about it.

Proverbs 4:23 warns, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."

What we allow into our hearts and minds will impact us. As I've researched New Moon and heard about it from countless young women in my sphere of influence, it's clear to me that this movie and the rest of the Twilight series are designed to pull at your heart strings.

People magazine released its "Sexiest Men Alive" issue last week. An entire section of the magazine was dedicated to "Vampires to die for." Twilight star Robert Pattinson topped the list. Stars from the hit vampire shows The Vampire Diaries and True Blood were also featured. All three series have this in common—they're centered around male characters who are dark, brooding, and dangerous.

Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder offered this explanation for the phenomenon: "The mythology behind vampires has never really gone away. It was always there. Now you have this market for it because I think they're fun. They're powerful. They're sexy. They're dangerous. They're beautiful. Something draws you to them.... The girls like the bad boy."

Vampire Diaries co-executive producer Julie Plec offered this spin: "You want to believe there is so much going on behind those eyes. You want to believe that they have epic amounts of knowledge and soul and spirituality and intelligence lurking behind those eyes. And in real men, you don't often get that. So in a vampire, just by definition, you are getting the bad boy with the brain."

Here's where my spiritual antenna starts to perk up. As young women everywhere choose between Team Edward and Team Jacob and as over 5 million viewers tune in weekly to the vampire shows I mentioned above (for comparison, that's equivalent to the population of Scotland), I can't help but wonder if this fascination with the dark, dangerous, bad boys featured in these series is fitting for girls who love Jesus.

First Corinthians 13:4–7 says this, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

Galatians 5:22–23 says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

I've always seen these passages as a great barometer for choosing a fella. These are the qualities that I would advise Christian young women to look for in a man—patience, kindness, joy, peace, goodness, faithfulness, self-control. This is what we should be drawn to. We shouldn't link our lives with those who are envious, boastful, proud, rude, self-seeking, easily angered, concerned with keeping score. It isn't wise to form emotional attachments with a guy who delights in evil.

I've seen firsthand, in my own life and in the lives of so many young women, the train wreck that occurs when we're drawn to bad boys. I know the pain that can occur in real life when girls link their lives with guys who are dangerous, brooding, dark, and unpredictable.

That's why I can't help but see New Moon and the rest of the vampire craze for what it is—dangerous! It isn't wise to buy in to the fascination with these characters who are "sexy" because they are dark. It isn't guarding your heart to fixate on characters who look like the guy in your algebra class but moonlight as vampires and werewolves on the big screen. Remember the warning in Proverbs, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."

As New Moon rises to the applause of our culture, I have to ask, are you guarding your heart above all things?

Comments

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Emii

I agree!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1:23 am

I totally agree with you there; I mean, what IS it with all this vampire stuff? To mean, it's pretty creepy, actually!

It's like, everyone LIKES these dark books and movies... I don't know why. Does it make them feel good or something? I agree with everything you said!:)

Luv,Emii

Charity

Re:
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5:13 am

Thanks so much! I was having a little bit of trouble with this movie. One other thing I noticed is that Bella tried to kill herself because she wanted Edward. That puts in girls minds that if they're not happy they can just kill themselves and everything will be okay. Satan is really using thins movie make us think on those things instead of thinking on God.

elizabeth jackson

Twilight series
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5:33 am

I am a youth leader. I have only been doing this for 1 year. My girls are crazy about this. We have told them over and over and over not to be drawn into this and not to watch. However, it's like talking to a brick wall. "But we knowwwww it's not reallllll and we knowwwwwwww not to date goth guys, they're too creepy and I won't date someone that's not Christian so it's ok to watch it if you know it's not real" Please tell me how to respond to that. I have not seen twilight yet. But one of my girls mothers brought it to me Friday. I'm going to watch it and see what the hype is about and when we rotate and I teach in 2 weeks, I want to discuss it. Please let me know how to respond to their "knowing it's not real so it's ok" attitude.

jen

vampire craze
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 6:04 am

I totally agree with that article. It disturbs me that the christian girls at my church are all reading the books and seeing those movies and shows.

Gabby

AGREE!!!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 6:36 am

I COMPLETELY AGREE!!!!!!!! These books and movies are a horrible influence!!!

Sarah

Thanks!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:36 am

Thank you so much for that. I totally agree, but i've never been able to attach words that seem to make since to my thoughts on twilight. I appreciate this post very much!
God bless!

Anonymous

Re:
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:39 am

I have never read the books, though i have seen the first movie, and i'm so glad that i haven't the more girls i see sucked into the twilight obsession! thanks for posting this!

Earwen

Oh yes!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 8:15 am

OH yes!!!
Actually, I've been known to take AnTwi stands with my friends and on my blog.
Here is my latest blog post about New Moon - http://thoughtsofashieldmaiden.blogspot.com/2009/11/guarding-our-hearts-and-our-eyes.html

I can't believe these are being sucked up like this. And more movies to go!?

Susan Spina

True that !
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 8:23 am

I don't get the obsession with these movies and books, especially with Christians.Just finished the chapter "Lies about the Media" with our bible study group and this is a perfect example of the slow dripping IV of junk going into the minds of our youth which does make a negative impact on them. Slowly desensitizing young minds.Don't know how you can "hide the word in your hearts " and be OK to watch stuff like this. Phil. 4:8

Nat

Re:
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 8:58 am

I totally agree! My friend wanted me to read the twilight books but 1). i just didnt want to read them and 2). i knew it wasnt what God wanted!

Seeing other girls being drawn toward twilight and the dark things about it doesnt really make me want to become part of that, it actually pushes me away from that..
Thanks for the post! Its nice to know that im not the only one who doesnt want to become a twilight lover!
<3 N@

Steph

=)
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 9:45 am

I actually went to the New Moon Premiere.
Let me explain though. I'm not some crazy vampire-obsessed heathen.

I agree with you on:
- I do not think girls should become obsessed with Edward, the idea of vampires, the idea of bad boys, or Jacob, or the idea of werewolves, or whatever else.

and i can TELL YOU FROM EXPERIENCE THAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO SEE THE MOVIES AND READ THE BOOKS AND NOT BE OBSESSED. granted, a lot of girls are obsessed, and i realize that. but it is possible (as in my case) to not be obsessed.

For example, I saw the movie at the premiere (and actually because my friend got there earlier in the day we were actually first in line) - and so you'd think I'd be the most obsessed out there, right?

Wrong.

I came out of the movie saying, "Wow, that was a pretty good movie. Edward is an idiot - he wanted to commit suicide when he thought Bella was dead, and he even admitted she was 'his life now.' They have become each other's god."

and

"Wow, Bella was stupid to go after stupid thrill-seeking things that could have killed her because of her heartache."

and

"Wow, Taylor Lautner is hot." (had to throw that one in there, sorry ;)

and

"Wow, Jacob helps Bella so much in her time of need and then when Edward, the one who BROKE her heart, comes back, she just immediately ditches Jacob for Edward. Stupid."

and things like that. I don't even LIKE Edward or Bella. I like Jacob, but I am not obsessed! at all. and I am NOT attracted to bad boys at all..

All this to say, don't be so quick to say that none of us should watch the movies and read the books because we'll become obsessed. I know for me, that didn't happen. =)

Yavitza DeJesus

THAT IS SOOO TRUE
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10:07 am

I use to be like in love with new Moon and Twilight until God open my eyes and let me see that vapires are part of Saten he let me see how New Moon is what Saten uses to get to us youth of God. Besides that is way toooo werid.

Charli

Totally!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10:41 am

My friend was obsessed with Twilight, simply because her sister was. But then she finally saw it and actually left the movie theater, she disagreed with it that much. I love fantasy books, but I have NEVER liked vampires. What's so cool about a guy who drinks blood??????? If anything, that should scare people AWAY from it!!!!!

quinn emery

i agree with this post!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:04 am

I am not allowed to watch the Twilight movies or read the books. And, I don't want to.

Okay, you know, I do kinda like 'bad boys'...because they just attract me! Not good, I know, but does anyone have any tips about this?

Thanks for posting about this, Erin!
Oh, hey girls, there is the Focus on the Family website--www.pluggedinonline.com--that has movie and video and cd and tv reviews. its a great site! :)

Katelyn

I Dont Agree.
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:08 am

im 18 and a twilight fan but im not obbsessed. ive always been in church and most of my life been a fairly good christian. my mom brought me up watching snow white and cinderella and reading me fairy tales. but i know that its just a story. im not trying to say that its okay for girls to be obbsessed with vampires. but you have to realize that just because girls go for the 'bad boy' and think that edward or jacob is hot it doesnt mean that they want a vampire to come suck theyre blood or that they want to be one. twilight is just like a fairy tale like snow white. are you going to stop little kids from watching fairy tales because of the fairy godmother or an evil witch? i know some girls take the obbsession too far but twilight isnt evil. its a fantasy love story. have you ever read a book about two people so much in love that they would do anything to be with each other? thats all it is.

and to Charity's comment, bella did not try to kill herself in the book. she did dangerous things because she was desperate to hear edward and she heard him in her head trying to protect her when she did stupid things. in the book(i havent seen the movie yet) bella jumped off a cliff - cliff diving, not trying to kill herself - by herself when jacob didnt go with her. the psycic girl alice saw bella jump and THOUGHT she was trying to kill herself. people who think these books and movies are evil stretch things out to make them seem that way. if you watch snow white or sleeping beauty you could be stupid and say that since there is a witch that the movie is evil and little kids shouldnt watch it. my papal wouldnt let my little sister watch HAPPY FEET because there was a penguin in it that is a guru. he thought it was sacreligious.

Diana

danger?
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:16 am

i have read ( i will admit) part of the first book. Twilight. In my eyes however, nothing was wrong. I guess you could say... I loved it! it was exiting. Had romance. and well, my father then explained to me it was not good. not in the you explained it erin. But, some like. However, I still wanted to see it. the movie I mean. I thought, snd still think the Jacob, Is one of the cutest guys I have ever seen! But, I know better than to watch it, now any way. I wanted it, thought I needed it. But noooooo.
So, I still some times wish I could. But, i am afraid it might hurt me in places. Like you put it, Dangerous. So, in this case, I still think jacob is cute, but, i know now why I should not watch it. Thanks Erin

Bethany

Twilight
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:07 pm

I TOTALLY agree! I read a blog one time, and it wrote that if a movie made homosexual people seem like the good guys, when God clearly says it is wrong, we would not watch it, so why do we watch movies of wizards and vampires where they look good??

Heather

YES!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:26 pm

Thank you for writing this! So many of my friends who are christians love Twilight and they don't see what's wrong with it! I haven't read the books or seen the movie and they all think i'm crazy! So thank you and now I can use those scriptures in the post when they ask me why I don't want to see it!

Hope

Vampire Craze
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:29 pm

Two of my very good friends gave me a hard time because I wasn't allowed to watch Twilight? I said, my parents said that I couldn't watch it so I didn't. I said, I have to honor my parents decisions and I am sure they have good reason for me not to watch it. Now knowing what you said about twilight that gives confirmation that I am glad I didn't watch Twilight. I think God was protecting me from seeing it too. Thank you Lord!

LittleSparrow

Right on!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:50 pm

Thank you so much for posting this!! I have friends who like Twilight, and it has bothered me so much. It's not right for Christians, who are supposed to be the light of the world, to be so obsessed with darkness!

kate

new moon
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:53 pm

after posting my last comment my mom gave mwe a magaizne hse got at church on sunday. It's a christian magazine called HOMELIFE in it was an article about Twilight. It was saying how edward loves Bella so much that he only want whats best for her. And how we can compare Edwards love for Bella to God's love for us. " Does the Twilight appeal to us because it taps into that God-shaped longing for a relationship with a perfect being? To surrender ourselves to someone who fervently adores us, but is still adament about what's best for us? Truth is, that describes how passionately God loves us."
Please print this even though I've only seen onesided comments. And please read the book because a movie doesn't explain enough. Rather than condem something try to win soals through Godly comments rather than turn someone away someone away from a ministry of trying to save souls. God Bless you and please try to reach young women the right way. Kate's mom

Elisha

Vampires
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Thank you sooo much for posting this, I posted on my blog about halloween a few weeks back and I know that a lot of people probably got mad because of all the information I put out there that made them feel guilty, that is what you are doing, if something makes you feel guilty that usually means it's WRONG, it's your cnscience saying don't do it. God has given you a conscience to help you make the right choices. I really appreciate you posting this!!! My blog post was called "Is Ignorance Really Bliss?" you can find it on my blog
http://the_virtuous_woman_in_training.xanga.com

or

http://thevirtuouswomanintraining.blogspot.com

same blog different web address :)

Abby

New Moon
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 1:47 pm

I love these books. And the movies. And I am a very strong christian as well. Thses books are NOT a bad influence unless you apply them in your everday life. The books do involve vampires but they are mostly about a love story. It's not bad to be a christian and be interested in things that are not christian based. I personally disagree strongly with most of these comments. For those of you who have NOT read the books, don't bash something you know nothing about..... I do think the obssesion with Bella and Edward is not healthy at all. But there is a lot you can learn from these books also.

Courtney

New Moon
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 4:19 pm

well, I sure have a lot to say about this subject...I went to see New Moon and loved it! I love the books and both of the movies! Am I obssesed...NO...But hey I will admit, Jacob is Hottt! And in most of the movie he has his shirt off...hey, if it makes girls stumble then they shouldn't see it. Do I think Jacob is cute? yes, but would I put him or think about him before Reading my bible or Spending time with God? nooo way! These book's make me feel happy, I will admit, I love to daydream about meeting my "prince charming" but I can get a grip on myself and stop whenever I want to. Do I think God dislikes me watching these movies? hmm, it depends if I am putting it above Him, which I would never do! so in my opinion I think these books are great! and so are the movies!

dancer4Christ

Re:
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 4:27 pm

I think that we have enough garbage that is filtered in our minds today. The difference between fairy tales and twilight is that in fairy tales the evil people are portrayed as evil and wicked. In the end, they are defeated. In Twilight, evil is portrayed as something good and fun. It's influencing us to look for naughty fun guys that are hot and really not that bad. We may read the books and watch the movies and think that we aren't really influencing ourselves or getting obsessed, but that's where the unconscious part of our mind fools us. If you go to and a see a falling star in the sky do you remember it? Same with the movie, you're mind will remember it. Without realizing, over time, you have completely switched your views on some ideas because of the influence of the book.
I've never actually read the books or seen the movies, and I'm not judging people who have a different opinion. I'm just saying.

Anonymous

Re:
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 4:56 pm

i love love love twilight. i am going to see new moon tonight! its amazing.
i think as long as you are not obsessed they are fine.

lydia

the craze
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5:22 pm

see i am a little undecided here. i used to love the books and read part of them every night. me and my friends would talk about them constantly! we would talk about how we wanted a guy like edward or one of the others. we would feel like idiots cuz we didnt have a guy like that and we would put ourselves down b/c of that. i saw the 1st movie and i didnt really like it. i mean it left out so many key points from the book! and when i finally realised that, in my opinion, stephine meyer is not the best writer in the world, i stopped reading the books. i even looked for ppl to sell them to. me and my friend made an agreement not to see new moon. i still havent, but she changed her mind and did. i still dont no if i want to see it. scratch that. i want to see it. hands down. but i no that i shouldnt want 2 see it. but i still dont no if im going to. im deffinatly not going 2 pay the movie industry to fill our minds with that stuff, but if my friend gets it on DVD, i dont no wat im going to do. but i warn you. the 4th movie(if they make one) will be the worst one yet. theres a lot of sex and some really nasty stuff in there. just a heads up.
i dont put any1 down for reading the books. just dont take it the same way as me and my friends did. it almost ruined my relationship with God and put getting a guy b4 Him. so be warned.

Bee :)

Lots to think about
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5:52 pm

I have read New Moon and Twilight, and I'm going to see Twilight tonight. It's taken me alot to read these books, alot of convincing. I finally have, due to my own decision, not peer pressure, and found they were very enjoyable. I think the trick is here to keep yourself grounded. And I believe that the reason so many girls are getting caught up in this is because of their craving for perfect love. It seems perfect, how much Edward and Bella love each other. And even the other vampire couples, Alice and Jasper, Rosalie and Emmet. It's alot to spend a life time with someone, even more to spend eternity with them. That's where the obsession kicks in. Perfect love. Someone perfect to love us. Thats what it seems like to me! What we don't realize is a guy's love is never going to be perfect. They're never going to completely fill us up like God can. Something one of my friends asked me a couple years ago, something that's stayed with me through alot: If you're never satisfied in God before you get married, will you be satisfied in the marriage? The guy isn't going to make your life complete. Yeah, he's a total blessing from God, a partner and companion and someone to encourage you. But he's going to fail sometimes. But God isn't going to fail, and he's really going to spend eternity with us. We just need to keep in mind that God's love is the only perfect love, and keep our eyes open to the lies Satan is trying to plant in our hearts.

Emily

Re:
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 6:29 pm

I understand the concern of the twilight books and the vampire crazy. however, i jsut wanted to point out, that someone wrote about Bella trying to kill herself in new moon which did not happen. I have read the first two books, and saw both movies. im not here to say that you aren't completely right about guarding our hearts and minds, i agree we need to. Bella does not try to kill herself in the book or movie. just wanted to shine some light on that. She does however give her all to Edward, and i agree that's completely wrong, it's not how we're supposed to be. God is the only one who deserves our everything. I think if you choose to see the movies or read the book, then you need to see it the way it is, it's a book. a made up story from Stephenie Meyer's mind. i enjoy reading and i think shes a talented writer, however i read those books knowing they're just books. and im 19 so that's easier for me to do. if 10 year olds are seeing the movie it probably should be accompanied with some explanations of the truth and not just letting it go unaddressed

Kelly Burton

Get real!
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:05 pm

As the parent of a teenage daughter, I have to say that initially I was not crazy about these stories/movies. However, it's important to remember that it's fiction! Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet portrays lost love and teen suicide, and is performed in school plays, yet we do not boycott that story. God gave us a brain with which to reason and respond to these fables and stories with temperance. I don't think my daughter will go out in search of a vampire to date anymore than she will go looking for Harry Potter - or Romeo.

Becca

crazed?
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:22 pm

I read the books and i saw both movies however i wouldn't consider myself "vampire crazed" i see it as just an adventure. i do believe in God and i know that his word is true, but these books are just some made up story and if you don't believe in it how can it hurt you? i mean with all the media i would rather see a movie like this then all the nasty rated R movies going around.

Lindsey

I gotta problem...
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 8:40 pm

I know Twilight is not good, but I still kinda want to watch it...I feel so bad!! I guess it's supposed to make you want to watch it...

Tierney

New Moon
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 8:44 pm

I must admit that I have never read or watch any of the twilight series, but I have heard enough about them and seen what it has done to so many teen age girls to not want to see them. This is why. last winter I found a Joshua Harris sermon that a friend had given me years ago. The Topic that he talked about was media. Josh made two points that I had never heard made before about media. His first point was this, "Half a Poison pill won't kill you." We often think that a little of something bad won't hurt us, but it does. Sin is like a root, the more stuff that we watch, read and fill our minds with that isn't true, honorable, just, lovely, commendable, or worthy of praise the more we allow that sin to control are lives. Josh's second point was this, "If you don't like it is doesn't count." His example for this was this, Your friend tells you he's on a diet and you go over to his house and you see him eating a big piece of cake. You ask him why he is eating this piece of cake, because you thought he was on a diet. And he tells you that He hates the cake and that the calories don't count if he doesn't like them. It is the same with what you watch and read. Even if you don't like the kissing or bad language that a movie or book has doesn't mean that it can't affect your life cause it will. I have seen it happen with countless people. In Josh's message he talked about how when John Wesley was in college wrote home to his mom and ask for a list of do's and don'ts for while he was away from home and this was her response, " Whatever weakens your reason, what ever impairs the tenderness of your conscience, whatever obscures your sense of God, whatever increase the authority of your body over you mind, whatever decreases your relish for spiritual things, that to you is sin no matter how innocent it is in it self." For me movies are sin no matter if it is something like the Little Mermaid or Saving Private Ryan. They all tend to weaken my relish for spiritual things and I think most people are like this. I was told by my youth pastor once that the standards I have for my daily life are the standards that I should have for the movies I see and the books I read. SO if I am not going to kiss a boy before I am married i shouldn't watch a girl kiss a boy before they are married because it will make me over time want to change my standards for living. I think that Erin is right we need to guard are hearts and discern what media we allow to fill are minds.

Andrea Wulf

Twilight
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 9:09 pm

I haven't seen this movie yet but me and my sister are going to go watch it sometime this week to see what it is about. Thank you for sharing this. During this movie I am going to be trying to focus on how It is better to look for the good in guys nstead of the bad. I have got to admit that i have got caught up in this movie but i am trying to get my life back to focusing on God. It is just so hard with all the media, but i am making the challenge to myself to get closer to God and show my friends the love that He has.

Sarah Paige

Oh, Twilight...
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 9:11 pm

I definitely agree with Erin here. All the Twilight hype is going to make me crazy! I was at a Borders bookstore the other day. I was looking in the Ink (teen) section for some books from my favorite Christian authors, but all I could find was vampire books, shirts, and other merchandise by the same theme. It was really disappointing.

I have seen part of the first movie. I watched it with a friend from youth group during a lock-in at my library (But that's a different story=)). First, I didn't like the actual film-making. Everybody looks so pale and they all sound really tired. Second, I know it's a "good love story" and all, but seriously, we as Christians should not be engaging ourselves in this. If you were hangin' with Jesus, would you take him to the movie theatre to see New Moon? I think not.

Girls, I know that this is a sorta cheesy phrase, but we really need to WWJD?. What Would Jesus Do?

Some of this sounds kinda mean. Sorry, I mean no offense to anyone. Just voicing my opinions.

*Sarah*

edavis

Elizabeth Jackson
on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10:29 pm

I'm a youth worker too. In fact, I have partnered with my husband in student ministry for more than a decade. First let me applaud you for the difficult work you are doing. I wish I could take you on a Starbucks run to thank you for the sometimes thankless job that I know you are doing.

Before I ever blogged about "Twilight" I confronted it in the lives of my youth group girls. I was met with the exact same responses that you are describing. Actually, my girls weren't quite as nice as it sounds like yours are.

Their reaction was so strong that it confirmed for me that this is an area of deception. I knew I couldn't fight spiritual deception with human logic. So I did a lot of praying. That may seem like an overly simple solution, but if we are talking about girls being deceived here (and I truly believe we are) it is really the only appropriate response. I got together with two other adult female leaders and we made a concentrated effort to commit this issue to prayer. I also made sure that I only argued against "Twilight" using God's Word. Hebrews 4:12 tells us "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."

God's Word has the power to pierce. My opinions do not. So I was really careful not to say "I think this" and "I think that" but "God's Word says this, how does that apply to "Twilight."

None of my girls changed their minds initially. But we kept praying. One by one they all had a change of heart. Even the most committed "Twilight" fans from the group have now abandoned the series. I didn't do it. God did it.

Keep up the hard work. Keep speaking Truth. Keep praying. In fact, pray with more fervor. Let God be the heart changer.

Erin

David Bennett

Innocence can indeed be bliss
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 12:36 am

"Unless you've been living under a rock..."

Well, that is me. I live under a rock when it comes to movies, vampires, TV shows, computer games, etc.

First of all, I have better things to do. The apostle Paul talks about how we use our time. Eph. 4

Second of all, Job talks about how we should guard our eyes. Job 31

Third of all, Solomon talks about how we should guard our hearts. Prov. 4

Fourth of all, Solomon also talks about how we should guard our feet. Prov 4 etc I do not go to movie houses for any reason. Why should I?

Fifth, Paul again tells us to glorify God in everything we do. I Cor 10 Does the romance and the language of the movie glorify Him throughout?

Sixth, Paul also teaches us to approve things that are excellent. Phil 1 There is the evil, the good, the better, and then the best. The best is the excellent. How does a vampire movie, in any way, compare in this list? What about the language? What ideas does this movie plant in people's minds and hearts? Do the actors act upon everything according to Scriptural principles?

Seventh, Paul, goes on to teach us not to put a stumbling block in the way of others. And I will tie that one here with the need to be a positive example of the Christ-like life before others, as the apostle tried to be & do. I Cor 8 & 11

Eighth, we must all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ, as Christians, that is. We shall give an account for everything...every deed, every idle word, every thought, everything. II Cor 5 When a girl comes away from the movie thinking some actor is "hot" ... how godly is that? Does she think she will escape form being judged for that?

Ninth, Peter tells us to be holy even as God is holy. I Peter 2 We are to be dressed in righteousness and holiness. Does this movie , or much of what is shown in the movies or on TV help us or even encourage us to be more holy? For years preachers preached against the movies. They had the discernment to see where the movies would lead us. Here is where the movies have led us... to the point that we even have to discuss a subject like this one with Christian girls. Can't anyone discern between right and wrong, good and better any longer? Have the movies gotten that much better over the last few years? Actually, as they get worse, and as Christians continue to justify anything they want to see, then their consciences become seared, and the Holy Spirit is grieved more and more until He is eventually quenched. Then there is even LESS discernment than before to make good choices.

Tenth, is Hollywood our example? Is Hollywood attempting to edify us? Does this movie edify? Can we edify one another by quoting passages out of the movie or book? What is Hollywood doing with the money Christians spend on movies like this one? Are there not better books to read? Eph 4 again

I could go on and on... but the ones who are open to grow will have already heard enough to be persuaded with one or two good Bible principles (not needing even half of the ten listed) while the others could read 100 Biblical principles and still would not admit any thing unBiblical in a movie like this one. It is sad. I have seen it so often. In fact, I use to be one of them... until I got so far from God that God had to seriously discipline me and bring me back into the light. Having been where many teens are today and having suffered what I suffered because of little compromises and then larger and larger compromises, I now stand as far away from danger and compromise as I can. And I seek to grow closer and closer to God. One cannot serve two masters, and no matter how much a person will justify what they are doing, they are only fooling themselves.

Pray. Pray for your sisters.

Pray for your friends.

Pray with them as well. They may come to see your heart, love, and concern for them, and may turn from their wicked way.

Yes, I have been living under a rock. I just found out about the movie today. And I see that it has been quite controversial among Christians. I wonder why that is? Could there be a good reason for it or are the more conservative folks just too proud and "legalistic" to let others watch and enjoy "a good movie" now and then?

God bless each one of you.

Selah.

David

Anonymous

re:david
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 9:14 am

are you saying that if i liked twlight, read your post, and still like twilight i cant possibly want to grow in the Lord? sounds a little off to me. sorry. judging people isnt going to do any good either.

i think im going to go study my 2 timothy for church. i hope after this i am able to grow a little.

*team edward*

mle

THNX
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10:53 am

Thnx SOOOOOOO much 4 speaking up on this erin!!!

Kathryn

Phil 4;8
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 11:30 am

Does Twilight help us live out Phil 4:8? I think not.

monica

to david )he is NOT judging
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 2:24 pm

way to go,
david!! wish there was more guys like you!!!

Emily B

Re: Steph
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 4:22 pm

i agree to a certain extent that just because you watch a movie doesn't mean that you are obsessed with it, but one comment you made was that Edward said that " they had become each others god"...that right there should be enough to make you not like the movie because one of the Ten Commandments in the Bible is that We are to have NO OTHER GODS before the one true God..Jesus Christ. i am praying for you.

Diana

dannver4christ
on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10:37 pm

Way to go! I believe also that there is a difference in fairy tales and Twilight
I also think that twilight also has a way of how good, is supposed to be united with evil That is not good! I believe twilight is like a apple. Some apples may look beautiful on the outside. But on the inside its rotten. How ever. For us Christians, that apple has rotten spot of the outside. How so???
Well, Because we know whats good and bad. So we know better.I know some people believe that twilight wont hurt you unless you are addicted or other. The fact that many Christians think twilight will cause no harm. It may be ruining our testimony as Christians. Other Christians who know this is wrong, see what you do. Also, little by little, may influence you ( referring to twilight) to do things that they do. For example, it may influence young christian girls to date non christian guys. Or to go on the ''dark side'' as some people refer it. SO, The way I see it. Just avoid the subject if it is brought up. Or tell your friends what you believe. So, Stand your ground. And do what you should do. It may be attractive. But, the bible says that sin looks good, but is dangerous and wrong. So, let us remember this. Also thnx again erin for posting that.
I hope no one takes me wrong.

:) Diana

Steph

Re: Emily B... and some other points
on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 9:51 am

I totally agree with you that they have become each other's god and that is bad... I actually came out of the movie MORE convinced that it is entirely retarded to put anything up on a pedestal because they WILL fail us. (except for God, who is always faithful) I came out of the movie like, wow, I'm SO glad that GOD is the center of my life instead of some boy (or vampire), like Bella.

now I realize that is definitely not most girls' reaction... but I'm just saying that was true to me. =)

--------
I think these movies are a matter of the conscience.
One person regards one day above another, another regards every day alike. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind. (Romans 14:5)
Here, Paul is telling us (regarding the gray areas that are not specifically talked about in Scripture) that some people really do think one thing is wrong, and some do not think it is wrong. As long as they are fully convinced in their own mind (and they are born again so they have the Holy Spirit in them as a guide), and following what they think God wants them to do, they are okay.

Understand I am not trying to judge any of you brothers and sisters in Christ. I think it's great that you all are interested and committed in doing God's will for your lives!
I just have a problem with the pattern here "I have not read any of the Twilight books or the Twilight movies but I know they're bad and I'm going to stay away from them!" Well... if you want to stay away from them, go ahead, but please don't say that every other Christian on the planet should (especially since you have not read/watched them). =)

Let's glorify God in our discussions, shall we?

God bless you all!

Diana

dancer4christ
on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 10:22 am

Sorry, I mest upt up on the name.

Abigail Martinez

Sarah Paige
on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 10:44 am

I agree. WWJD? I believe he would not go to the movies. Also, the movie can and may influence young christian and non christian girls to get into sexual relationships. And Also, can and may get them to date non christian guys and to tell others that twilight can be watched, if not addicted, and if you believe that what they are doing is wrong. I have a friend who has read all of the books. watched the first and second movie. I told her what I believed. She said the same thing. That if your not addicted, and if you believe what they are doing is wrong. So I asked her, '' Is what they are doing wrong?'' She replied with a simple no. So I asked her if what they were doing is right. then why does she watch it. She simply said that Edward and Bella love each other so much, they will do anything to be together. She said it was true love. I told her that if it was true love movie. Edward would not have been a vampire. She said, then there would be no twilight. '' exactly!'' I said. Vampires are wicked. And satanic. So it is best not to watch, listen, of even read of them in that manner. So The way I see it. Good Job Diana. Stand your ground as a christian girl. No team '' edward'' and no team '' Jacob'' But rather team GOD.
I hope I am not offending any one.

Abigail Martinez

A Confused Little Girl

Decisions, Decisions.
on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 1:45 pm

I had never even heard of Twilight until the movies came out and I was planning on not watching them, but then my sister and I had just finished cleaning our room (we share a room) and had some time to kill.
She is in college and has her own computer, so she decided that she wanted to watch it. I watched it with her, but she skipped all of the really bad parts, (like when the guy in the boat is eaten, kissing scenes, etc.) and if I missed a big part, she explained what I missed.
Did I do the wrong thing by watching it with her?
Philippians 4:8 says “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.”
But what If you don’t “dwell” on it? What if you watch it to pass the time, not for the “bad boys” or violence?
I don’t think that I’m exactly the boy crazy type, and no, I am not obsessed with Twilight. But YES Twilight is addictive, and yes I do kind of want to watch New Moon. But I am planning on waiting until someone that I trust has seen it and can give me a Christian review.
Am I doing the right thing? There is so many different opinions. I guess I just need some BIBLICAL pointers.

anna

Team Jacob(: (: (:
on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 5:10 pm

well lets see,
i read all the books when i heard of how good the movie was and my mom read them too.
i am a little "obsessed" i have read them all 7 times and seen twilight a hundred times (no joke)
im a reader(:
but that doesn't have anything to do with what im going to say.
i really don't care for the vampire/werewolf ordeal but,
if you were to read the books and imagine Edward/Cullens and Jacob/werewolves it is really interesting. i have always felt a pull towards Jacob before i found out ((Taylor!!!!!)) was playing him. Jacob was there when her boyfriend left when she was heartbroken over a stupid boy, he was the friend that was there to help her (or be her "sunshine") and of course there was that whole, friend falling in love with the other friend controversy... and then the boyfriend comes back. Blah Blah Blah, etc.. it really speaks to teenagers because that is exactly what we are going through write now. although i wish Stephenie would have made Bella end up with Jacob, it would have portrayed a better message to teen girls about love, but hopefully (like i did) girls would realize Bella's mistake and make the right choice...
idk.. i mean what do i no im not an expert but that's how i see it, and im sorry if im wrong(:

Tinkerbell

twilight
on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 6:12 pm

I just wanted to say that theres nothing wrong with bad boys and encouraging girls not to become obbsessed with the movie is ridiculous! Its a love story for crying out loud! Edward wanted to kill himself after he thought bella was dead because he loved her and wanted to be with her forever is that so bad?! this isnt a bad book or movie and it has nothing to do with satan! If you want to see a movie with the devil in it, watch the exorsist! And if you had read the books then you would find that edward has hope in him he knows he's going to go somewhere when he dies so what is the problem? No offence to you or your family if you dont like the movie. But i just dont see the problem with it. You love jesus and we love edward (and jesus)... it happens. so dont hate the movie. (or the book especially).

Anonymous

Re:
on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 7:17 pm

Thanks for posting this. I've never seen the movies or read the books, but I'm not at all interested in them. Just viewing the posters displayed everywhere shows me how dark the movies probably are. I think we should have the joy of the Lord in our hearts, and if we continually dwell on something this dark, where is the joy? Where is the Lord's Light?

As another person commented, what is so attractive about someone drinking another's blood? My mom mentioned the fact that many people think "These movies/books are okay; they're not real; it's not a big deal," and that's exactly how Satan wants us to think.

We as Christians should be willing to stay away from even the "appearance of evil."

Susie

Re:
on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 11:21 pm

I have never read the series and I didn't want to see the movie but I saw the first one and thought it was a good movie. I definatly don't beleive in Vampires or anything like that and I want to see the 2nd movie not because i'm crazed and upset but just because it looks good. When I think of the man I want to marry I think of a respectable, good man not the mysterious bad boy. I've seen how those guys treat girls and it's not good. I know a lot of girls who love the bad boy types because they're sexy and mysterious but if you look ten years down the line those aren't the kind of person you would want to be with, you want to marry someone who you can trust not someone who is "mysterious". I wish more girls would think about that when they begin to date because it's so not worth it to be with someone like that.

TWLGHTGRL

Twilight
on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 1:31 am

I've read all 4 books and seen both movies that are out. I dont see anything wrong with them. I know people who do and thats fine but i think its just a matter of if u think its wrong then it is for you but not for everyone.

Leslie

Purity of mind
on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 9:32 am

Psalm 19:14, "Let ... the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD..." Our thoughts are extremely important to God. Phil. 4:8 says to keep them pure. All through the Psalms, especially Psalm 119, Scripture talks about keeping our mind clean. II Corinthians says to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Would Jesus watch Twilight???
Also, Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. We are to be light. The Bible says men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. Don't you think Twilight is pretty dark?

Laura

Darkness and Light
on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 7:43 am

I have never seen the movies or read the books. I only know what my spirit says and that is this "Stay away" the scriptures that come to mind are:

"The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness" Luke 11:34-35

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers:for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and WHAT COMMUNION HATH LIGHT WITH DARKNESS"
2 Corinthians 6:14

I can't buy into this I'm a Christian and I know it is not real mentality. Good or bad all that we view and see we absorb. I am reminded of a preschool song " Oh be care little eyes, ears, feet...." I am 30 and I can honestly say there are plenty of things I have seen and read and heard in my life that looking back may have seemed harmless but years later still have an impact on my life and walk with the Lord. There are far too many good Christian books and movies out there now than to support this one ladies. If you really want to read a good series I highly reccommend Francine Rivers The Mark of the Lion: series. Now those books convicted me and made me realize just how blessed I am to be living where I do in a a place where I am not in danger for being a Christian and proclaiming the name of Jesus.I truly believe that Satan has pulled the fleece over so many Christian womens eyes on this one. He often diguises himself as light and takes the Bible and twists it thus the earlier comment on comparing Edwards love for Bella with Christs love for us some else posted on. SOrry ladies but that is WRONG. Christs love for us is far greater. you see HE will never leave us nor forsake us!

Anne

...
on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 3:47 pm

I don't think "fantasy" books are sinful. But, the explicit sexual content in Twilight is enough to send me running. God looks at every thought of our heart!

umm

haha
on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 10:23 am

explicit sexual content? haha
that doesnt come till breaking dawn...there is only kissing in twilight. the sex doesnt come till after they are married.

Trina Hipps

Re:
on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9:42 pm

I would agree.

Gabrielle

Obsession is the Sin, not the Object
on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11:14 am

As Christians our only obsession should be Christ, and anything that we love, adore, think about constantly and wish for, above Christ is wrong.

Saying that, I want to clarify that I it is NOT wrong to the books or watch the movie or enjoy either/both. What is wrong is loving it, spending most of your time thinking/researching/doing it and wishing you could be a part of it. As it would be with anything, video games, sports, tv, a significant other.

THE SIN IS THE OBSESSION NOT THE OBJECT OF THE OBSESSION>

Daisy

:-)
on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 8:48 am

Wow there are so many strong opinions on here! So many have said what I have been thinking. Twilight is a vice, and once sucked into it, it is hard to break. Ask yourself this, do you spend more time reading/watching Twilight, and fantasizing about dark or intimate things than you do thinking about God, and praying, and trying to live a holy thought life!?

I would like to comment on what Anne said. Very true Anne. And to the person only known as "umm" who is laughing at Anne, yeah sure, in the books they may of waited to you know what after they were married, but for it to be written about is disgusting. Is there no shame anymore? It is NOT AT ALL fitting or holy for any woman, married or not, young or not, to read of these things.
Intimacy in a married couples life is sacred, and private!!!

By reading such explicit material, it is weakening our morals, and presenting the intimate privacy of married life in a debauched public way. And notice how Stephanie Meyer is very clever.

To make you think its okay to read about Bella and Edwards intimacy after marraige, she paints a lovely picture of evil, oh its okay to read this, they waited....She has cleverly disguised evil as all pretty and proper. Is there no shame anymore! THINK ABOUT IT, just as Laura said above.....evil isn't going to parade itself in its whole ugly self. Otherwise it will draw in less victims.
No, it will paint itself, often through others, all lovely and sweet, and self-justifying, but underneath, if you have the wisdom to see, it is just as ugly and damaging.

That is one reason why we must also steer away from romance novels, even Christian ones. I read many many "Christian" romances when I was young and silly, and it did nothing for me but make me become discontent, and want what I can not yet have, and also become VERY restless in waiting.
By reading these books, just as Erin has pointed out, you eventually become desensitised. And in that, your conscience becomes deadened. You begin to wonder what is really the limit, and you keep on pushing it. Don't let it in.

God bless you all, and I pray you will become wise and be able to see what is real and pure and holy, and see what is not.
The times are coming to an inevitable end, and we WILL see Him coming in the clouds in not too long. These are the last days,everything points to it, so make EVERY day count.

PLEASE ask yourself, if Jesus came back right now, would he see me with my nose burried in a Twilight book, my mind engrossed in some erotic or horror-ful scene? Would YOU be ready, being full assured that you have done everything for His kingdom that you could during your short time on this earth?

~*Daisy*~

Last Edit: on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9:37am by edavis

Veronica Hicks

my resonse
on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 12:58 pm

I'm not super opinionated on this subject of Twilight... but I do know I have personally decided not to get involved. There are SO many other books an movies out there that are SO much more beneficial to one's spiritual well-being. And from what I've heard, I think God would not be pleased with anyone filling their minds (whether they are obsessed or not) with something that does not bring glory to Him.

Jenny

Eternal Life
on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 5:49 pm

My comments could support many of the verses and opinions written on this blog. But I will stick to the point I have given my girls (I work on the youth team at my church) that I don't think anyone can disagree with...not because I am wise or know-it-all. But because it is about eternal life. Bella wants to be with Edward so badly, she wants him to sleep with her even though he won't and she asks him at the end of the second movie to just make her a vampire so they can be together forever and she can live forever like he does. What is living forever? It's called eternal life. And the only person that can give us eternal life is Jesus. Bella thinks that by being with Edward as a vampire she will have joy, peace, happiness, sexual pleasure, etc. forever. This is another trick of the enemy to tear down God's truth and replace it with fantasy, worldy views and lies. There is nothing this world can offer us, teach us or show us that is above what the Lord has planned (Jer. 29:11). The eyes of so many girls (and grown women, too!) have been blinded to the truth and they are looking at this whole topic through rose-colored glasses. I pray the veil would be lifted and hollywood wouldn't benefit from this anymore.

angel

twight
on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 8:22 pm

i im well i love twilight but i don't think im obsessed. its just i like this book. doesn't it mean i going to look for vampires in the night. maybe someone can help me how can i be a christian and love twilight too. please if anyone wants to write to me please do

wiz13

vampires
on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 6:49 pm

I'm almost 13 and I don't know why girls my age even like the movie Twilight.
Vampires are gross they suck blood and the actor from the movie looks pretty spooky.

Katie

Twilight
on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 2:17 pm

Last year I changed schools and when I first arrived, I hadn't even heard of Twilight but soon after getting there, I was constantly being told 'You HAVE to read it' and 'Its the best book EVER'. I was shocked at how obsessed all the girls were. On pencil cases and desks I would see 'I love Edward' and 'Vampire girl' etc.

In a bid to fit in, I read the books, at first I thought they were good, but not much else, I didn't see what all the fuss was about thinking 'Well, I'm not gonna embarrass myself by getting all obsessed'. Soon after (with my new found knowledge of the books!) I started to talk about them with the other girls, laughing about how much we wished human boys could match up. Soon my opinion changed, human boys had just lost their charm. I started to compare all my guy-friends to Edward, and spent my time wishing that I would find a guy like him. I don't think its about the danger of Edward and Jacob, I think its about every girls dream to be adored eternally by someone perfect. But the truth is is no-one is perfect and I feel bad for all the guys out there who me and those alike have made feel bad because they couldn't match up to our perfect standards. My friends and I would often have team Jacob and team Edward debates. It was strange.

Bella's obsession with Edward is weird, and it stems from the fact that he is so perfect. Actually, I think that I'd rather date someone with flaws, so I wouldn't feel bad about being imperfect. I'm not going to wait up for my Edward Cullen because its not going to happen.

Sorry for the length of this message, I feel a bit hypocritical as I used to be one of the 'I read Twilight and didn't get obsessed' girls.

Katie

Re. Angel
on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 5:19 pm

I can totally understand that you like Twilight and you love Jesus and want the two to co-exist. Its tough to be told that something you like is bad for you- especially if the thought didn't cross your mind before. It happens to me too often! Also, they are well written books, but the devil often works through goo things (have you ever noticed how all the hot guys are always the bad ones!). My friends and I liked the books so much because we could relate to Bella, and Stephanie Meyers writes in the way that my friends and I talk to each other.

In my last post I said how at first when I read the books, I didn't realize the affect they were having on me. I thought that I wasn't obsessed, it was only when I started thinking about finding my Edward and comparing all the guys to his standards that I started to notice.

There is something strange about Twilight, There have been so many movies and books with hot, and gentlemanly Prince Charming's in them, but none have taken off like Twilight has. I know that in my life (and among the girls at my school), it became more than a book I enjoyed, it started to affect my life and I thought that a guy would bring me total happiness- Only Jesus can do that.

I know that you aren't obsessed now, but be careful, the devil fills our minds with unwanted things and you could suffer later because of watching films and reading books. I really, really don't want to sound patronizing when I say that though, you need to make your own decision about Twilight, I can only tell you how it has played a part in my life.

TeAm EdWaRd

TeAm EdWaRd
on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 12:01 am

Ok I watched Twilight And I LOVED IT!!!!I can't wait to see what the next ones will be like!!!!!!

Rebekah

Re: TeAm EdWaRd
on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 3:05 pm

You are kind of missing the whole point, we know that you love it, but the fact that you are saying this after what everybody has said only proves how blind to the truth you are. Pray girl, this is not safe.

Lorrie

I disagree
on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 9:55 pm

I understand your opinion and the affects of these movies and books on young girls, but the girls to whom I've been exposed aren't lusting over these men, they just enjoy the story. Most of them have read the books. I read them myself and didn't get any negative vibes about them. They are NOTHING like any other vampire story I've been exposed to in the past. The theme and center of the story is not on killing people and bloodsucking.

This said, I understand if someone has a conviction against reading the books or movies. However, I feel that sometimes people take this a little far. I am 100% positive that there is SOMETHING in each person's life that I would consider offensive and against God's word. I feel that everything that we do should be done with consideration and prayer, and that we should be careful how we attack things because we probably do things that offend them. We should address things the way Jesus did and with the love that He did.

Victoria

Twilight vs. Word of God
on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:23 am

Flee all appearences is all ive got to say to all of you who think twilights okay! why dont u look in deuteronomy and the later books of the New Testament and find out what God thinks about people who participate (read, watch or do) in these things........u might be surprised

Amanda

As long as it doesn't go to the Head
on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 7:40 pm

I'm a big fan of the House of Night series and they worship a god named Nyx. Now I don't believe anything I read and I don't let it go to my head.

My opion as long as the theme is good versus Evil. And you keep the line of Fantasy and Real Life VERY thick, and not let the stories take the Lord's place

Zemma

My Opinion
on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 3:07 pm

Personally I don't like Twilight, or The Vampier Diaries. I saw the first movie of Twilight, and It's just wrong. I mean, the vampire guy watches Bella while she is sleeping, and follows her around, and she is ok with it. I think there is an underlying message to Twilight. I believe that it is tying to say "it's alright to be that obsessed with the opposite sex... it is perfectly normal".
I have friends that never stop talking about twilight, and they have said that in the second movie, Bella hurts herself JUST so that she can see her vampire boyfriend. If you ask me, the Twilight series is portraying an abnormal and unhealthy relationship between a guy and a girl.... but that is just my opinion.

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