Okay, “Twilight” fans–if you are an Edward-and-Bella junkie and a Christian, you’ve got some work cut out for you.
Apparently, the “Twilight” movie (and the “Twilight” series) are helpful for bringing “unbelievers” to Jesus, and The Christian Post will show you the way to use ”Twilight” toward this end.
Guest columnist Jane Dratz’s article on “How to Share Your Faith Using Twilight” includes the following question/answer/conversation starter guide.
Try using the buzz that’s swirling from ‘Twilight” to turn the conversation toward the real sacrificial love of Jesus. Here are some specific ideas to help you move the conversation toward God-talk:
- Who in the movie “Twilight” shows aspects of true love? How? Why do you think that?
- Does “Twilight” shine a spotlight on how to make principled, difficult moral choices? Or does it glorify the pursuit of romantic passion at all costs?
- The movie depicts numerous battles with temptation. What do you do with temptation? Share from Matthew 4 how Jesus used Scripture to fight against the Evil One’s efforts to tempt Him.
- Have you ever experienced sacrificial love that puts others’ interests above your own? Have you ever given it? If so, share from your experiences how it made you feel.
- Ask your friends if they know that Jesus’ love for humankind is the ultimate example of sacrificial love. Share from Philippians 2:5-8.
If you are a “Twilight” fan and a Christian, will you take Dratz’s advice and use “Twilight” to spread the Gospel?
posted November 22, 2008 at 7:37 am
I thought Belief net was a Christian post
I can not believe you have bought into the Twilite series
Read the Bible people!
I think I will unsubscribe
posted November 23, 2008 at 9:25 pm
This is a great idea for youth to share the love of God. It’s great to see Christians opening up about things like this. I remember how horrible of a reputation Christians got from those who opposed Harry Potter, and I’m glad to see Beliefnet using something so many young people are interested in and finding a way to use it for Christianity! Kudos Beliefnet!!
posted November 25, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Oh dear, Mae, beliefnet.com isn’t just Christian. I’ve read your Bible and don’t remember any reviews of “Twilight” but hey it’s your book.
I just find it amazing that a book/movie can’t be enjoyed for what it is rather than as a tool for “preaching the Gospel”.
posted January 10, 2009 at 11:49 am
Twilight can definately bring people to Jesus. You must read it to know!
posted January 12, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Omigsoh, God bless you! I’m a christian and I’m a juge Twlgih fan. I lvoe the nnew moon. there aree some ifendien chrsitnain themse in this. there’s belif in God, forginvess, wiaitng till amrraige to ahve sex thorug hte entire seres. I eman I was bit offended to ther eference to hell(the jsut it was reference, but I rptend they saysoemthign sels. I lvoed thewtlwight and I lvoed how he his ptu arm her. I lvoe Robert Pattison. I eman, he does have soembbad habits and as achristan I don’t condone, but I frogive hinm. He’s so talented. Kriestn rocks as well. I don’t have a rpoblem with making out as long you don’t ahve prwmaital (sex or have itnetion), it’s with your bf(or at least with a guy you like), you’re fully cltohe,d his handds don’t go to ceritan lieks (bleow yoru wiast) or a girls um chest and you ahve lsutful thoguths and you stop if you do. Bella sghould have been wearing pyaja bottom in the boosk adn Edward does pull in the movies ans boosk before they amrried and seh becomes a vampire( I [pretend that all the character christan, I think msot of them, soem more devotu then others), have belfi in God(well Edward does. tall the cullesn with varied belfis) and so does Bella. I [prtend that vampries are really just huamns with a miedal codntinos that gives superhuam powers and a rpoglognes life span and they don’t age but theyn ot immrotla. I know they fircitona. that I waht I prtend. that being in the new moon, rembmer girls and boys, you afdtlerie and beign in heavnw with Gdo and Jesus is more imprtoant but yoru family and friends and you love is miprtoant too. pray for them if they’re not christian . wnways good article. I’m obbsed with the series but I am aware fo things. Gdo bless STephanie meyer for putt9gn valeus ni the book.
posted February 12, 2009 at 1:03 am
Personally, I think it is great to provide teenagers with a way to share their faith that is relevant to where they are. Twilight is something that they and thier friends can relate to. If Christian teens use it to share the good news, more power to them. Also, in response to an earlier comment, as Christians isn’t it our duty to take every opportunity to share our faith, using whatever means available? (1 Corinthians 9:22)
posted March 24, 2009 at 11:06 pm
i don’t understand how a movie/books about vampires could help you believe in god. Im not a believer but i’d like to think i keep an open mind.
posted April 4, 2009 at 1:39 pm
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Date: April 4, 2009
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posted January 22, 2012 at 11:20 pm
Edward Cullen is compared to Jesus Christ…I just hope that the teens reading this saga doesn’t think that he’s Jesus Christ. I’ve only heard disturbing things from both Harry Potter and Twilight, and I think it syncs up with the Beast and the Anti-Christ. I can just hope I’m wrong in thinking this.