Okay so I’m going to open a can of worms here. I really, REALLY can’t stand chick flicks. I think they are the spawn of Satan. No really. I can count on one hand how many chick flicks I have watched in the last 5 years. Admittedly we don’t go to
the movies much and neither do we rent very often. However when we do either, watching a chick flick is not even considered. For me, watching them is like tin foil on a filling. Yeah it’s that painful. Give me action, mystery and adventure any day.
So why do I hate them so much? Well it’s simply a matter of garbage in, garbage out.
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As a Christian, there is very little in a chick flick that I should take home and emulate. The way relationships begin? Nope. The way to handle conflict? No way. The way to respect each other? Please. Being a one woman/man person? Laughable. If you are a Christian, the way chick flicks give you advice is pure appetite for destruction.
So you think they are harmless and don’t have that much of an impact? I beg to differ. I think most Christians grossly underestimate the amount of influence media has on them. I heard that recently and whole heartily agree. When you get in a rough spot in a relationship, as a Christian you should respond in a Christ-like manner. Unfortunately, most Christians respond the same way everyone else does. No difference, nothing distinguishable. Why? We have been so heavily 
influenced by what we put in our brains that our hearts have been shaped and then warped. What goes in does come out if it is socially acceptable and unfortunately, treating spouses like junk, lying, cheating, addictions to pornography and other self indulging behaviors are all socially acceptable. Makes me want to puke. Why do Christians think they will have different results in their relationships when they follow the same formulas that produce brokenness in so many?
You may disagree with this rant but I bet it makes you think.
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All right, enough preaching. I have a confession to make. I went and saw a chick flick on Friday. Yep. Totally did. Did I like it? Well…I had heard from a few people that this movie was good but I really wasn’t sure. You see, it is a Christian film and I am usually not a huge fan of Christian films. Have you seen some of them? They really suck. This one was different though. Fireproof is the name. I liked it. Yes I am man enough to admit that. It was high quality (only $500,000 budget though) and the content was very solid. I never thought I would endorse a chick flick but here I am doing just that. I’m leery of Christian fads but this movie is worth seeing. Take your spouse/significant other to it. Take someone who is struggling in their marriage to it. It could really help reverse some of all the other despicable junk that people have downloaded into their brains.
I’m very happy that Sarah shares my hatred of chick flicks. We have only seen a few over the years, most recently at Charles and Tiffany’s. I think Charles likes them.
amen!
[i liked the comment about how Christian movies suck. they really do.]
also liked the quote Jeff put on his blog.
very nice.
Thanks for the recommend. I think it’s out of theaters now, but I’ll definitely check out the dvd rental (and possible purchase).
Jeff – Yep, Melissa isn’t it to them either…thank goodness!
Sarah – Thanks!
Matt – You’re welcome! It’s worth seeing for sure.
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