Posted by Mr.Kotter at hmhost.horacemann.com on May 15, 2000 at 13:56:56:
In Reply to: THIS christian man LOVES 'Dogma'! posted by christfilled99 on May 15, 2000 at 13:07:16:
That "christians" always have to point out that they are "christians"....That just always struck me as being rather odd....the whole labeling thing....
: To all that want to listen or read,
: My name is Michael Grifin and I am, by profession, a christian
: entertainer. While shopping at my local K-Mart, much to my
: delight, I came across 'Dogma' on DVD.
: I had heard all kinds of this and that about this movie, and
: having viewed the trailer online, I was very eager to purchase
: and watch this film that I heard was so controversial that the
: Roman Catholic church was up in arms and death threats were
: being issued.
: And after watching this film, I have only this to say:
: KEVIN SMITH IS A F***ING GENIUS!!!
: Never in the 36 years that I've walked GOD's earth, have I
: spent so much time hitting the rewind button while watching
: a movie. This movie made me think and look at the GOD I
: worship in a way I had yet to.
: If the Catholic community got upset, I know why: THE TRUTH HURTS.
: There seems to be no joy in the Catholic church, and church is
: meant to be a celebration of GOD's love...not some overblown
: parade of tradition, pomp and circumstance.
: The message I got from this film, is that GOD is powerful and
: that HIS(or HER)love is gracious and merciful.
: And what is wrong with that?
: ....but for some strange reason, since I've watched this film...
: I can't seem to stop saying f***....oh well.
: I will pray for you Kevin Smith.
: I will pray that the GOD that blessed you with the talent
: you possess will continue to bless and prosper you.
: God bless you Kevin.
:
: yours in Christ Jesus,
: Michael Griffin