Ever wonder why...

[Delta4Embassy]

...movies readily show demons or the Devil, but only ever show G-d in humorous or satirical contexts?

I really enjoy religious-themed drams and thrillers, but am a bit perturbed that they never seem to show 'the good guys' in all their mutant ninja glory. Yet show 'the bad guys' very readily.

 

[Avatar4321]

I was thinking something similiar when I was watching Sleepy Hollow a few months ago. (Awesome show by the way). I thought it was interesting that they focus so much about the bad stuff going on in the end of days and totally miss the good stuff.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Often see references of 'G-d on the Throne' but have yet to see a nice Hollywood representation of it. By comparison I have a lot of mental images of Satan on his throne. Even decidely pro-G-d movies like "Exorcism of Emily Rose" go into graphic detail of possession, but when the Virgin Mary comes up they don't show her. Only time I've seen 'G-d' in a mainstream movie has been George Burns in the "Oh G-d!" movies, or Alanis Morisette in "Dogma." Seem ok showing angels comparatively speaking, but never G-d. Unless in a less than respectful manner.

 

[Avatar4321]

I don't know. I always liked the representation of God on in Throne in Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. A silly movie I know. and they didnt actually show the throne, just the light. but it seemed respectful.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Well that's what I mean, when they show it it's indirect, whereas they depict the devil or demons full-on. Thinking of "Thor" on FX the other night, they show Odin kicking bottom and I found myself thinking, "Why don't they ever show our G-d like that?"

 

[Agit8r]

Probably because a lot of movie-goers are Christians, and they think of their deity being crucified instead (which is sometimes portrayed in graphic detail)

 

[BreezeWood]

forget the evil depictions, they do not exist.

look at a photo of Mars then of Earth from the Spacestation ... as good a shot of the Almighty as one will ever get.

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[Avatar4321]

Well that's what I mean, when they show it it's indirect, whereas they depict the devil or demons full-on. Thinking of "Thor" on FX the other night, they show Odin kicking bottom and I found myself thinking, "Why don't they ever show our G-d like that?"

Probably the same reason you don't say G-d. Out of Respect.

Who exactly could play God? Who could depict Him in His glory appropriately?

 

[Tank]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWjlkm5g-Tk]OhGod.wmv - YouTube[/ame]

 

[daws101]

[ame=http://youtu.be/WlBiLNN1NhQ]Always Look On The Bright Side of Life - YouTube[/ame]