I am a few days behind on this one, but I have heard some talk recently about the new movie “The End of the Spear,” which relates the story of Nate Saint and his attempt to bring the Gospel to a (then) vicious tribe in Ecuador. What was astounding news to me was the fact that the Chad Allen was chosen as the actor to portray Saint. If you are not already aware, Chad Allen declared in October 2001 that he was gay, and apparently supports organizations such as Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and AIDS Project Arizona, and also provides advice and assistance on his web site for children struggling with their sexuality.

I will not hesitate to admit that I enjoy movies. I own National Treasure, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Gladiator among others. I recently watched the Island and will purchase it in the near future. I daresay that many of the major actors in these movies have serious moral issues. The most notable fom the movies listed above is probably Ian McKellen (Gandalf in Lord of the Rings), who is a homosexual. In one of Timothy’s current favorites, Finding Nemo, the lovable air-headed Dory in Finding Nemo is given life by the voice of Ellen Degeneres, another prominent homosexual.

Perhaps another post will address our directive to fulfill the cultural mandate, and talents, and entertainment in modern society. But for now, I will simply provide a few links of interest on the topic of casting a devout homosexual in a “Christian” film:

From Phillip Johnson:

It disturbs me that even while they are ratcheting up their ongoing campaign against everything righteous, Hollywood moguls want to exploit evangelicals. It disturbs me even more that so many evangelicals seem blithely willing—almost eager, in fact—to be exploited.

From Sharper Iron:

I have no great visions that we will ever transform this decadent society. However, I am not a pessimist who simply thinks the world is already going to hell in a hand basket and thus will sit and watch it burn. I care about people. I care about my kids. I care about my church. I care about the Gospel. I care about upholding the Word of God. Therefore, I cannot sit by and watch the evangelical left take one more bite out of Christian conviction.

And finally, from Tribalog:

Question: Can someone affirm both of these statements at the same time?
1) Homosexuality is an abomination to God
2) Homosexual [actors] are acceptable in Christian films