Any religious people have a problem with a movie The Omen due out in 6/6/06, if so why?
344577
Is there really? \n\nWell, I'm a religous person, a Catholic. But I don't really have any problem with that. It's just entertainment... a movie. A mere fiction. So I don't have any problem with it.
664710
I don't think they have a valid argument to sue and to do so would only bring up questions regarding some of the truths about the church that are brought to light by the film.. I don't think it would be in the best interest of the church to sue.. would only make me wonder if they are trying to cover something up!
525331
I have read the book and I just saw the movie last night. I am a christian; however, I have read scripture and other religously based works, both fiction and non-fiction regarding almost every known religion in the world. I am a christian by choice, not because it is the only religion I have ever been exposed to or know anything about. \n\nThat said, I loved the book and thought the movie was way underwritten. Definately worth seeing, but the screenplay was terrible and character development was absent. How, people knew what they knew and when they knew it was absurd. And the stupidity (you don't have to let everyone know about your change in flight plans immediately after you decide to change them. You don't buy train tickets on a credit card when your running from the cops....) started to get annoying. The movie sped up when it should of slowed down and left things in that could have been omitted. On the other hand it also had a kindergardenish way of over explaining when it should have moved on (like the mansion scene). This may be okay for those who haven't read the book or aren't aware of who Mary Magdalene was.\n \nI didn't think it was boring, but I'm into this kind of material a lot. As for the fictional/nonfictional status. definately fictional, and I don't say this because it conflict with the Holy Bible whose origins and completeness have its own host of questions. To me, it just doesn't make sense for God to leave a bloodline through Jesus.  It makes sense for Jesus to have a wife or a 'companion' as much as it makes sense for any Jewish carpenter to have a wife. Was this fact entirely omited during the assembly of the Holy Bible???? Possibly.  Just one of many questions. I think the Da Vinci Code is a 'what if' type of work that does not try to affend anyone, but have fun with this question.\n\nI'll tell you what....What if...through DNA testing they found out that Mohammed suffered from severe BiPolar disorder? Imagine the Hoopla that movie would stir.\n\nExplore life...spread peace.
659960
I don't think they're overeacting at all. It's very offensive toward the entire church and faith community. Someone draws a cartoon of Muhamad and it causes worldwide rage among Muslims. This movie completely shoots down the credibility of the Christian faith - and sadly - a lot of people buy into these theories. I think it's only rational to be upset - if you're a Christian period - not just a Roman Catholic.
674086
I am in agreement with you...there is no reason to censor the movie... years ago I believe there was also an outcry over "The last temptation of Christ" as well.....religions tend not to be very tolerant of anything that could  possibly contradict any of their version of history or potentially influence people to question the version...... people have to keep in mind that all religions are man made , the bible was written by men ... which logically means that much of what is written in it must be  questioned...or at least  viewed as embellished to suit  the writers preference ......
604027
I think all movies offend some people.  Should it be a religion, a race, an age or a size, or a location.  Whatever it is people can always find a reason to be offended.  Nonetheless we got to be able to handle it like entertainment, not like your bible.  Maybe it's the large voice the christian church is that gives them the ability to create a raucous like that.  But I think they are abusing their power.  Separation of church and theater, please!
752433
This has already happened.  Before they had the bible, they were all lost sheep, so they created a story that would keep their women faithful, their children in fear and their pockets full.  Take it away now.....and they'll just create another one.  Hopefully the next one has better special effects.
1182152
it's not out in theaters yet, i don't think. it was going to come out 2006 but (for some reason) it has been postponed until 2007. i'm looking forward to seeing it too.
1118535
ur lucky your going to see the omen! nothing special about this date i guess. same as any other day..however what was very strange, my friend told me that a little after midnight last night her dog began barking uncontrollably at something in the rooom..quite scary...
508545
Controversy = sales.\n\nAnd church protests may increase sales in the long run. People will want to know WHAT is so bad that they will go to hell if they watch the damn movie. LOL
380079
No.  It is interesting to me that the same people who bash Christians and deny the authority of the entire Bible are always the first to jump on the latest theological bandwagon as long as it runs contrary to accepted beliefs.  Take for instance the Divinci Code.  Now the hot topic is the gospel of Judas.  It reminds me of the way Hollywood is quick to make movies about the powers associated with the devil and demons, but rarely makes one portraying God's side of the picture.  How many horror movies have been made about demons?  How many movies have been made about Christian faith?  Beware of the latest fad -ALWAYS!  To me the good news about the latest debate is that anyone seriously engaged in it, has already admitted some very basic truths.  Namely that Jesus existed, that he was crucified, that his follower Judas handed him over to the authorities.  Those truths have never been in question.  Any historian will tell you that the life of Jesus is THE most well documented event in history.  That in itself should tell you something.
883047
The movie media has always been used for propaganda.  Some push overt messages, others, subtle messages.  And "Unholywood" is very liberal at this time; and liberals hate religion.  These sound like the subtle sort.\n\nWhat's particularly despicable of this in this movie is that it will be viewed by many, many children, who will be subconsciously imprinted with this negative image of religion.
1018845
So Christians' proof that the Bible mentions dinosaurs is that Job is supposed to have been able to see one? So, I guess Christians believe that dinosaurs and man were hanging out together. Guess they must be really excited about the upcoming "Land of the Lost" remake. I thought it was going to be a typical summer blockbuster-type movie. I didn't realize it was a historical documentary....
53582
I haven't seen it, but I think people should cool it. Its not like NBC is saying "Watch the show and thy will be converted to Satanism." It has nothing to do with religion. That is just a basais for the show. The main character is still a man of faith, and he believes in his faith, so you can't say he is a "BAD MAN."
651610
yes this is the year. 666! ave sathahas!\nhey gurl, lets go watch the movie called "the beast" when it comes out on 666. its about some christian or some guy who found evidence/proof that jesus christ never existed..they're gonna love that one!..hahahaha!
647443
I have read and enjoyed the book as exciting fiction although I thought "Angels and Demons" was better.\n\nI am Catholic and did not question my faith in the least.\n\nI was planning to see the movie but now it is getting bad reviews so I might change my mind.\n\nWith love in Christ.
508781
Its just hype for The Omen Movie.  Jesus says in Mark 13:32 that only the Father knows the end date.  please take the time to let me explain 666 I'll try to make it interesting.  Rev 13 says a  beast came out of the sea and was given power by the dragon.     Daniel 7:17 says a beast reps a King or Kingdom. Revelation 13 says a beast rose out of the sea. Rev 17:15 says that the sea in prophecy reps people. Daniel 7 says the dragon represents Roman Empire. According to Rev 13 the dragon gave the beast its power, this beast claims to be the son of God and to have power to forgive which is blasphemy. Jn 10:33 says blasphemy is men making himself equal to God. Rev 13 says the beast will have power to persecute and make war against God's people (saints) and nations for 42 months, Ezekiel and Daniel say that in prophetic terms 42 mos. equals 1260 years. In 538 Justinian gave the Papacy Governmental power to rule over every nation, in 1798 Napoleon captured the Pope and the Pope didn't have that power again. 538 to 1798 equals 1260 yrs! This and other info in the Bible tells us that the beast was the Papacy. The Pope used to have a name on his weird hat that in Latin said Vicarivus Felii Dei which translated means Son of God. The Bible says that the number 666 represents the number of the beast. When you add up the Roman numerals I = 1 V=5 C=100 D=500 this adds up to 666 which is the mark of the Beast. A few places in the Bible it says that the Beast in this case knows who he is.\nAwhile ago the pope took that name off his hat.\nI have more to share about Rev 13 and many other fulfilled prophecies of Rev, if you'd like to know more plz contact me