Relgin - Tumblr Posts
I try to stay away from being too open about my belives about a lot of topics on the internet because it’s easier to explain things in person and if someone misunderstands something you can explain it on the spot and clear it up.
But there is one theme, that comes up so often in my dash that I think I have to point out my view about it.
And it is the theme of religon in animation films.
I love animated movies. I reagulairy watch them, I owe a lot of them and I like to reawach and interpret them and get more and more information, because in animation there is a lot to interpret there.
BUT that does not mean that does not mean that what you interpret is canon. And often it is not.
These movies are a lot of work and they are made to entertain adults and kids aswell, which is very hard. But they also can contain very dark or important themes like Rapunzel (her realtionship to mother Gothel) or Up (loss of someone you love deeply).
But because these are for kids aswell mostly certain themes are not shown - often religious belives for example. There are some slight mentions of it in The princess and the frog (voodoo) but on most movies it is let out. For once probaly to attract more viewers. There is a chance that certain people tend to think that letting their children watch different religions will drive them away from the one they are praticing. Which could be right could be wrong - I don’t know thats not the point I am going for.
What I am trying to say, that you should not interpret religious sterotypes into animated movies that are usually very reseached. Even the old Disney movies are very well reseached and they came out in times where the number of racists were much bigger than today and while that was awful and because of that there were mostly white women in these movies they were well done. They looked at the cultures they aproched (and just because they are white does not mean they have the same culture - not even france and germany have the same culture and they are next to each other).
So back to the religious sterotypes. I think you could without a problem aproche religion in animated movies that are also for children. Children want to learn and learning about more than one religion is always good. (I personally am reseaching voodoo right now and I grew up in an area where about 90% of the people are at least officially Christians). But if the theme is not aproched then it doesn’t need to be.
If an animated character is bad it usually has nothing to do with his religion.
Picking up on The princess and the frog.
The voodoo could have been better shown and nothing bad or evil (there are no actual human sacrafices in voodoo for example) but the point is Dr. Facilier was evil- the voodoo spirits he talked to were not. They were promised something and he gave it to them in the end. They did not want him to do something evil, he chose to do that, they only made sure he held his end of the bargin.
The voodoo he uses is not bad. He is, he uses something neutral for his bad cause. Like the apple wasn’t bad, the evil queen who poisned it was bad.
So what I want to say is: in animated movies the religion of characters- if shown - do not have anything to do with the fact if they are evil or not.
JUST LIKE IN REAL LIVE.
You are bad if you do bad things, you aren’t bad because you belive or practice something different than someone else.
You know what I just thought,Dc and Marvel have so many aliens,godlike being people just bibbty boty bo magic.Image how justified sciencethogy must feel.Comics always have some religious talk like they did in the Xmen but what the stupidest religion get some ammo like yes.
SPREADING THE GOSPEL!
I know I don't really don't post anything about religion much, but I really want to start doing this, so I'm going to make a blog on tumblr and just share Bible verses and really things for the gospels! (I'll be doing it in a way that I understand but yeah)
I'll post my follow Jesus blog when it's made!
"The Evolving Influence of Religion: From Sacred Texts to Digital Discourse"
In the annals of human history, religion has long held sway as a guiding force, revered for its moral precepts and spiritual teachings encapsulated within sacred texts. These texts, revered as divine revelations, have shaped civilizations, institutions, and personal beliefs across epochs.
Yet, in the modern age, the influence of religion finds itself in a nuanced juxtaposition with its traditional textual form. No longer solely confined to parchment and ink, religious teachings now navigate a digital landscape, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary discourse with unprecedented accessibility and immediacy.
The evolution of technology has democratized access to religious texts, making profound spiritual insights and moral guidance accessible to a global audience at the touch of a screen. Social media platforms disseminate religious teachings, fostering communities of faith that transcend geographical boundaries and cultural divides. In this digital realm, religious texts serve not only as repositories of faith but as catalysts for dialogue, reflection, and advocacy in pressing societal issues.
Moreover, the influence of religion in the modern age extends beyond textual interpretation to encompass social activism, humanitarian efforts, and interfaith dialogue. Religious communities harness digital platforms to mobilize support for causes rooted in compassion, justice, and ethical stewardship of the planet—a testament to the enduring relevance of religious teachings in addressing contemporary challenges.
However, amidst these advancements, questions arise about the authenticity and interpretation of religious texts in a digital age. The proliferation of diverse perspectives and interpretations online can lead to both enriching dialogue and contentious debate, challenging traditional authorities and fostering individual exploration of faith.
Ultimately, the influence of religion in the modern age transcends its textual form, resonating through the hearts and minds of individuals who navigate a complex world seeking spiritual fulfillment, ethical guidance, and communal solidarity. As technology continues to evolve, so too does the dynamic interplay between ancient wisdom and contemporary relevance, shaping the ongoing narrative of religion in our interconnected global society.
Sábado Santo o Sábado de Gloria
“Durante el Sábado Santo la Iglesia permanece junto al sepulcro del Señor, meditando su pasión y su muerte, su descenso a los infiernos y esperando en oración y ayuno su resurrección (Circ 73)
Es el día del silencio: La comunidad cristiana vela junto al sepulcro. Callan las campanas y los instrumentos. Se ensaya el aleluya, pero en voz baja. Es día para profundizar. Para contemplar. El altar esta despojado. El sagrario, abierto y vacío.
La Cruz sigue entronizada desde ayer. Central, iluminada, con un paño rojo, con un laurel de victoria. Dios ha muerto. Ha querido vencer con su propio dolor el mal de la humanidad.
Es el día de la ausencia. El esposo nos ha sido arrebatado. Día de dolor, de reposo, de esperanza, de soledad. El mismo Cristo está callado. Él, que es el Verbo, la Palabra, está callado. Después de su último grito de la cruz “¿Por qué me has abandonado?” ahorra él calla en el sepulcro. Descansa “consummatum est”, “todo se ha cumplido”.
Pero este silencio se puede llamar plenitud de la palabra. El anonadamiento es elocuente. “Fulget Crucis mysterium”, “resplandece el misterio de la Cruz”.
El sábado es el día en que experimentamos el vacío. Si la fe, ungida de esperanza, no viera el horizonte último de esta realidad, caeríamos en el desaliento: “Nosotros esperábamos…”, decían los discípulos de Emaús.
My coworker is an atheist and I was telling her one I just wanted to leave work and go home to watch Bigfoot videos. She told me she can’t be convinced to believe in Bigfoot and I quickly responded with “Like Jesus, even though you don’t believe in him, Bigfoot still loves you.” and we both died laughing.