Posted by Mr.CombatisMattSaxe at 1cust168.tnt26.chi5.da.uu.net on December 13, 1999 at 15:46:05:
In Reply to: THANK YOU posted by Rev. Kerra on December 13, 1999 at 11:20:06:
Wow. What a great response from a member of the clergy. I have to say that when I read these posts from clergy people who love the movie, or have constructive things to say about it and aren't just bashers who want Kevin to roast in hell or "really THINK about who you are offending" or just go the too easy route of "with all the profanity I don't think your message will get across", but who really think before they write and have found they enjoy the truly wonderful film Dogma is, in both style and substance, it makes this Jewish guy's heart overflow with a feeling of the brotherhood of man. Don't tear up out there, if there's one thing I can't stand its finding out I made a bunch of web-geeks cry. Anyway. I really liked reading this post, and I hope that whatever friends you do have, (you seem to say your husband and yourself don't have many, sorry if made a mistake) and whatever members of your flock you trust, you encourage them to go see the movie and maybe even hold a discussion group about it. I think its great you liked the movie, if you haven't yet seen Kevins other movies, I encourage you to see them too. While the issues in the other flicks aren't as "deep" as Dogma, until you've seen Clerks, you will never have really thought about the fate of all the independent contractors who must have worked on the 1st Death Star. I also encourage you to read other posts from fellow clergyman on past boards, a lot of them are great, a lot of them make you wonder who is educating our current and future generations on matters of faith and love of our fellow man. I do have to ask, what sort of church are you rev. in? Also please read my post about what my Catholic dad though of the movie, I think its on board
119, under Dogma and my Catholic dad:By his Jewish son. I am really happy to hear you liked the movie. Sincerely, Mr.Combat.
: To Kevin Smith, actors, and think tank behind Dogma:
: Thank you, thank you, thank you. As a renegate pastor with a mission to reinvent the church, I heartily thank you for this movie. I laughed, I cried, and I haven't looked at my congregations the same way since! The movie conveyed many of the thoughts I've tried to convey in much more subtle ways. I will heartily recommend it to others who are theologically thoughtful AND open-minded.
: Of course, I did have to leave town to see this movie, but I know my laughter was probably disturbing others in the theatre. I haven't laughed that hard in a movie forever! It takes some deep knowledge of God's beautiful sense of humor to create such a masterpiece.
: I could go on in full detail about numerous scenes and offer gushing praise, but you may not necessarily want to read all that. My husband and I keep talking about the movie and wishing there were some friends we could go with to see it again and again. We both said to each other after the 7 p.m. showing that we could turn around and see it again the same night.
: The actors you chose were fantastic in their parts. Ben Afflick's change of heart in the parking garage, the skateboarders complete with fly sound affects, Allanis Morrisette as God - ALL FANTASTIC!
: If I wouldn't lose my job, I'd show it to everyone I know, and I might do that anyway.
: Thank you for opening my mind even more.
: Rev. Kerra