Would the story of Christianities rise make a good musical?
962040
It worked for "Jesus Christ Superstar." Can't you come up with something original?
70824
However, CS Lewis did make an obvious comparison between Aslan and Jesus Christ. Aslan like Jesus sacrificed his life so that others may survive. The scene where Aslan climbs the stairs  amongst the screams and ridicule of the white witch's followers is eeriely similar to the crusifixtion. To later see Aslan rise again and become immortal symbolizes Christ rising again. For years this has been studied. Lewis wrote this piece so beautifully and with such a subtle nature that few read it as a piece of religious symbolism. He was quite an artist. :)
409245
I recommend that you look into the folklore literature which will demonstrate how similar the bible and its themes are to other mythologies. Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung are excellent authors to start with. Christians basically believe what every other faith believes. Their way is the only TRUE path to God. In my opinion (as a Christian) that's incredibly narrow-minded. If you've read the Chronicles of Narnia (and if you haven't you should) the last chapter of book 7 "The last Battle" has a scene where Aslan (Christ) allows a young man who was a follower of Tash (another god/demon) into the real Narnia (Heaven) because his actions were congruent with the Aslan's teachings even though the young man didn't realize it. Basically I believe that those who are following Christ's spirit or philosophy even if they're not doing so in name have as much if not more truth than most christians.
512996
It is an allegorical story that explains complex issues in the book of Romans--especially the "law of sin and death" and how it requies a death to be appeased. Not too many people know this, but Les Miserables makes the same allegorical explanation.\n\nI found them to be a great read and an excellent movie. I agree, it is a great introduction of the gospel message to kids. (my kids love the movie and know what the meaning is to each character)\n\nI would also suggest renting the movie "Shadowlands". There is a small part of the movie where Lewis and his collegues argue about the books.\n\nhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108101/
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:}\n1. The music is evangelical and draws from other groups into christian circles\n2. The music is contemporary and allows an alternative to secular music and stabilizes the christian groups\n3.  It renders Christian social groups more mainstream\n4.  It may in the long run reduce the "set apart" separation from secular activities that helped protect Christians from worldly influence.
521255
No, its a stunning song! Great for the dancing as well. And it shows God as revelent to todays society so its all good.
260426
My favorite all time musical is The Music Man.  Of the later presentations, I loved Les Miserables and Joseph (with Donny Osmond as Joseph).  I'm glad that I got tickets for their final showings, everytime they were in town or I would've gone broke! ;)
992420
Wuthering Heights is good, but taken...\n\ndoes opera count?  if so then the flower duet from Lakmé\n\nhow about theme music?  "Journey of the Sorcerer" by the Eagles (theme for Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy radio show)\n\nor old 'uns:  "Li'l Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs
271300
If you mean High School Musical then I was reading an old T.V. Guide and they said the first one was so good they were going to try to make a High School Musical 2.\nAWESOME!
545477
personally, i prefer the ccm music with a band.  But that is not what is important!  whether you sing hyms or rock or opera or whatever, the important thing is that you are praising God with your whole heart.  can i get an amen?!  :)\nPsalm 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing. You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.  O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.
1068627
sounds like a good religion to me.
935663
I have before said that I'd go to church if they started singing the popularized version of "oh happy days", but I guess the Sister Act songs are good too.\n\nI'd probably hang around until the preacher started using emotional rhetoric, which is to say, probably directly after.
793729
Perhaps "The Story of O" would be a good one...\nIt is about 15 or 20 yrs old and a bit offbeat but a \nreal classic....
887845
Yes sir. I'm living proof.\n\nMy son took some Islamic calls to prayer (if that's the proper wording) and set them to Middle Eastern music for me. They are hauntingly beautiful...\n\nI love all types of music, even hymns, yet I am an atheist. It is certainly possible...it's called having an open mind.
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These songs, written by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, are considered by all people who know anything, to be among the most important works of musical theatre. Next time out, just go see something mediocre by Andrew Lloyd Webber...\n\n"The songs were awful" but "It was once a masterpiece..." ?
559824
No. The Last Temptation of Christ is a like a passion play.  It depicts the passion of Christ, not the resurrection.
901008
The musical is Bless the Bride.