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A conservative, heterosexual male's perspective...

posted 15 years ago by defucter
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I really enjoyed this movie. Some people may not consider me to be part of the target audience, but I think this movie touches all of us on some level. We all know people who struggle with identity and faith. I find the conflict between faith and sexuality to be a very delicate and personal issue. This movie deals with the internal and external struggles gay Christians face as they confront who they are and what they believe. The storyline/plot is interesting and the character development is thorough and convincing. It fairly deals with many different perspectives and allows the viewer to come to their own conclusions.

Oftentimes Christians are criticized for being bigoted and judgmental, not without some merit, but these labels do not fairly describe all Christians. This movie does not make use of these stereotypes; instead, it shows that even Christians are people struggling with their identity. Judith Light's (Gayle) performance is outstanding, and although you may not agree with her beliefs, you can understand and respect her perspective. Her husband, Ted, played by Stephen Lang, portrayed a subtle contrast to her more rigid beliefs, and his 'understanding vs. condemnation' approach serves as a fine example. The real heroes in this story, however, are the "boys," with excellent performances from Robert Gant (Scott), Chad Allen (Mark), and Robert Baker (Lester). Their individual journeys are a mixture of pain, love, rejection, and acceptance.

This movie is not anti/pro gay, nor is it anti/pro Christian. It is merely pro love and pro people. I know this description sounds corny and trite, but for those who have seen this movie, perhaps you can agree.

[–] batboy126 15 years ago

Best summation of the movie I've read.
I was impressed by the way the movie managed to avoid demonizing Gayle and Ted, or ridiculing their work. It was a major feat of open-mindedness for a group of gay filmmakers to present someone like Gayle as a good, even admirable person, and one the audience can completely identify with.

Charmed, charmed, charmed!

[–] jeffreymkennedy 15 years ago

Kudos. Well said!!

[–] Menecairiel 15 years ago

Beautifully put.

I agree, it is about people and love, not about condemning Christians or homosexuals. I felt for all the characters, and while the approach didn't help Mark with his sexuality (I personally believe you can't change a person's sexuality anyway), it cleaned up his drug problem, so it was good for something.

"Well, me whole family's musical, Jeffo... even the sewing machine's a Singer." John Constantine

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[–] gggim25 13 years ago

JOITOU, I'm sure you never quote the old testament scriptures of the bible, or else abstain from wearing clothing of mixed fabric! As for the new testament scriptures, do you also condone slavery as is written? And finally, as for homosexuality, I suggest Googling homosexuality in the animal kingdom (of which homo sapiens is a part). I wish you peace in your path out of bigotry and into truth and acceptance of other people.

[–] seroteamavi2001 13 years ago

People are entitled to their own beliefs and if someone does not like what you think, then that is that persons problem.
Xtians have every right to believe what they want and trying to change someone's opionions about gays, whether pro/against, is really the same thing as it is about beliefs and opinions.

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