tecoyah

Seems there really is a "War on Christianity" in this country, and its getting rather silly. Personally I dont really care what a rating is on a movie, but I suppose if I was trying to protect my Kids from the "Evils" of Christ.....this would help.

"ATLANTA A church-produced film about a school whose losing football team is turned around after the coach turns to God has been slapped with a "PG" rating -- for being too religious."

http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp...9&nav=MXEFM7m7

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CSflim

Well PG stands for parental guidance. So if a parent wants their children to be subjected to religious messages, then there shouldn't be a problem. Right?

I am not a parent, but if I was, I certainly would find a film objectionable if it attempts to ram Christian beliefs down my child's throat. This is not a "war on Christianity". I would feel the same way about Islamic propaganda, Bhuddist propaganda, Satanic propaganda, or anything else. This film being rated PG is not preventing you allowing your child to see it.

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filtherton

Have you seen the movie? I haven't. That being the case i doubt that i am qualified to comment specifically on the content of this movie and what kind of rating it deserves based on that content.

I do think the mpaa rating system has generally been at least a bit full of shit. Boobies will get you an R, a coulple of f-bombs and a murder or two won't.

Here's info on the ratings board:
http://www.filmratings.com/about/content.htm
Even though it is in a highly self congratulatory form, there is somewhat useful information. The board is made up of 8-13 people. I wouldn't chalk a decision made by 8-13 people in los angeles up to a "war on christianity".

Personally, depending on the particular brand of christianity being represented, i'd rather my daughter see some boobies or some violence than some ultra repressive, self hating christian arrogance*. I'd be more comfortable with my kid seeing saving private ryan than any movie espousing the belief system of pat robertson.

*I'm not saying all, or even most of christianity conforms to this criteria.

tecoyah

Just to clarify....my OP was meant tongue in cheek

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filtherton

Then let me rephrase what i said:

Have you seen the movie? I haven't. That being the case i doubt that i am qualified to comment specifically on the content of this movie and what kind of rating it deserves based on that content.

I do think the mpaa rating system has generally been at least a bit full of shit. Boobies will get you an R, a coulple of f-bombs and a murder or two won't.

Here's info on the ratings board:
http://www.filmratings.com/about/content.htm
Even though it is in a highly self congratulatory form, there is somewhat useful information. The board is made up of 8-13 people. I wouldn't chalk a decision made by 8-13 people in los angeles up to a "war on christianity".

Personally, depending on the particular brand of christianity being represented, i'd rather my daughter see some boobies or some violence than some ultra repressive, self hating christian arrogance*. I'd be more comfortable with my kid seeing saving private ryan than any movie espousing the belief system of pat robertson.

*I'm not saying all, or even most of christianity conforms to this criteria.

Gilda

The only source we have for the idea that it was religious content and only religious content that resulted in the PG rating is the statement of the filmmaker.

The impression I get is that the film is getting a very nice initial release--400 theaters--due to it's religious content. Hell, Transamerica didn't even get that many theaters until months into its run after the theaters it was playing in in limited release kept making huge per-screen profits.

If anything, I'd say it's more likely getting a pass because of its content than being punished.

Gilda

cybersharp

Seems correct to me..

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Ch'i

If a parent wants to shield their child from stuff like that they should research te movie before taking them to it. Maybe even see it first and decide whether your child is O.K. to join you in your second viewing.