Issue 13 Preaching across CulturesBlog | God in the movies – More than words
God in the movies – More than words
Author: Andy PeckPost Date: 24.12.17
Conflict is the foundation of drama – and difference is the foundation of conflict. If a crime thriller or a romantic comedy begins by pairing two characters who squabble and clash, we can usually guess where the story is going.
Tension or laughs will be generated by their opposing approaches and outlooks – before, eventually, they discover that they’re better together than apart. Their connection is meaningful because it has bridged a divide. Outside of these familiar genres – and outside of the realm of fiction – things are often a great deal more complicated. In fact, the difficulty of communicating across cultural, political and religious barriers is one of the greatest challenges facing our world today. Technology has connected us to an unprecedented degree, yet we feel fractured and divided. In the last year or two, people in our society have been shocked by the depth of our differences. We seem split into ideological factions which struggle to talk to each other in any meaningful way.
