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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. For the bible tells me so trailer b 2007 second trailer for the documentary for the bible tells me so. The movie for the bible tells me so was shown in my home community of flint, michigan in the fall of 2008 as part of a series of gay events called outn about.
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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. 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 2007 full frame documentary film festival. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in g major transposable.
This moviedocumentary focuses on what the bible says about homosexuality. Oct 19, 2007 a new documentary film, for the bible tells me so, explores how faith shapes opinions about homosexuality. Gene robinson, who became the first officially ordained anglican bishop. Daniel karslakes documentary for the bible tells me so wont win any prizes for technique, but innovation surely ranks very low on this filmmaker s todo. Filmmaker daniel karslake lobs a grenade into the culture wars with his heartfelt, provocative and unabashedly polemical for the bible tells me so, which examines the intersection of. Freedom from bondage, what we believe what we are, physical and spiritual wholeness and the word in our minds. It is a powerful movie that opens for discussion the impact of religious teaching on homosexuals in america. For the bible tells me so 2007 delving into values of the religious right and the accompanying homophobia, for the bible tells me so focuses on how conservative christians interpretation of. Positive the documentary for the bible tells me so provided a beautiful representation for what us as a church community should strive to be.
Rent for the bible tells me so 2007 starring imogene robinson and victor robinson on dvd and bluray. This i know devotional reading plan youversion bible. For the bible tells me so is, strictly speaking, an educational film, but there is no denying that it fills a need. Does god really condemn loving homosexual relationships. Oct 12, 2007 the love on the faces of these people is palpable, and its the single strongest calling card of for the bible tells me so, standing firm against the convulsive hate of antigay christian protesters. 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. Daniel karslake has done us all a great moral service by creating for the bible tells me so. For the bible tells me so movie the new york times. Last night i had the opportunity to see it here in salt lake city. 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. Rivera was attacked that morning because he was gay. Informed by such respected voices as bishop desmond tutu, harvards peter gomes, orthodox rabbi steve greenberg and reverend jimmy creech, for the bible tells me so offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity. 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.
For the bible tells me so 2007 for the bible tells me so. Daniel karslakes documentary for the bible tells me so wont win any prizes for technique, but innovation surely ranks very low on this filmmakers todo list. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. For the last 300 hundred years the bible has been used to justify discrimination, repression and injustice. Created to accompany the film for the bible tells me so, this user friendly guide will enable anyone to facilitate a moving conversation about the bible, the church and lgbt people. This provocative documentary presents a humane argument for reconciling homosexuality and a literal. Is the chasm separating christianity from gays and lesbians too wide to cross. In seven days, youll discover the lifefilling power of your new bible. The bible tells me so is organized into four parts. 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. Planet of the humans full documentary directed by jeff gibbs duration. With imogene robinson, victor robinson, gene robinson, isabella boo mcdaniel. Old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles homosexuality and biblical scripture. The film, for the bible tells me so, explores the issue of homosexuality as it relates to the church and christianity.
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. The bible tells him so, have faith, hope and charity thats the way to live successfully how do i know, the bible tells me so thats how he knows it do good to your enemies and the blessed. Opening with a simple childs solo that may be sung by female. For the bible tells me so is a documentary film which premiered in 2009. It will empower you and participants to take these conversations to the. All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. This guide is intended to give you the tools youll need to gener. Mendoza 2007 an examination of religion and homosexuality shows how some radical groups use their interpretation of the bible to stigmatize the gay community. As long as its dissecting the six or seven passages in the bible that ostensibly disparage homosexuality, this documentary ode to tolerance takes a shrewd, detailed, eyeopening look at how speciously selective and ahistorical the church condemnation of gays really is. Old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles. Dale evans the bible tells me so sheet music in g major. For the bible tells me so is a brilliant documentary which highlights how biblical literalists can rejectdisown their own children due to fundamentalist indoctrination. A thesis of the film is that much of christianitys homophobia represents a misreading of scripture, a denial of science, and an.
Although the movie was billed as a documentary, it was first and foremost a gay propaganda film. Karslake missteps with an illadvised animated segment and some random dramatic reenactment footage, but the heart of his film is strong and true. An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the u. 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. For the bible tells me so is a 2007 american documentary film directed by daniel g. All three parts of the study guide are intended to be used for a single twohour format. 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. A study guide and advocacy training curriculum pdf. Enns does let us know in his book that he believes that jesus christ is the son of god come in the flesh, that jesus died for us. Compassion compared with condemnation the boston globe. For the bible tells me so are words much loved by wellmeaning christians who use the teachings of the bible to back up their own halfbaked beliefs, particularly when it comes to their prejudices.
He said this documentary placed great emphasis on the churchs negative stance on homosexuality. Within each part are chapters, each chapter having been researched and originally written as an individual study. For the bible tells me so 2007 daniel karslake synopsis. For the bible tells me so 2007 documentary movie play to watch stream online. By loosely grouping the studies into general topics, a. A thesis of the film is that much of christianitys homophobia represents a misreading of scripture, a denial of science, and an embrace of quack psychology. Seattle international film festival audience award for best documentary. Print and download the bible tells me so sheet music by dale evans. It includes lengthy interview segments with several sets of religious parents including former house.
The obdurate force is the religious rights belief that the bible condemns homosexuality as an abomination. Two people profiled in the film episcopal bishop gene robinson and brenda poteat, a. For the bible tells me so streaming ita 2007 cineblog01 for the bible tells me so spoiler. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality. 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.
Protestant and jewish theologians and with film clips of fundamentalist preachers and pundits and news clips of people in the street. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. With more eyecatching docs coming out of sundance in 2007 manda bala send a bullet, crazy love, my kid could paint that, no end in sight, war dance, zoo, ect. After watching for the bible tells me so,i realized that this film could have a huge impact on viewers. Positivethe documentary for the bible tells me so provided a beautiful representation for what us as a church community should strive to be. For the bible tells me so film, religion documentary. First preached at broad run baptist church 1062002. For the bible tells me so 2007 stream and watch online. For the bible tells me so premiered here at the sundance film festival. Netflix, amazon prime video to watch a movie that was supposed to be released at cinemas. The movable object is the compassionate understanding christian families learn as their children.
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