One of the films I watched this semester was Chariots of Fire. This film is about two very different
men who compete as runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a serious Christian Scotsman, believes that he has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith. Harold Abrahams is Jewish Englishmen who wants desperately to be accepted and prove to the world that Jews are not inferior. In this film they did portray religious and spiritual messages. “Race till the end…it comes from within.” Whether it was running for the Lord or Eric not running on the Sabbath to honor the Lord, each displayed the Christian message. Man was not swayed from his belief and showed great discernment. It was said that God made each of us for a purpose and God made them fast. Therefore, winning is not just fun it is to honor him. I feel as though Chariots of Fire did a good job at portraying a particular Christian message. In some Christian films they go over board in trying to communicate the Christian theme and, as a result, push people away. It is as though they shove it down their throats and make it as if the Christian life is corny! In my opinion, most Christian films do not portray a realistic Christian life or family. It is as if the people are too perfect and no one can sway them. In my life it has been quite the contrary. The Christian life is hard and it takes more than oneself to get through it.
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