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I think you have a bit of an overreaction. The thing is, the author wants to make a statement about this universe they have created. It is an oppressive regime that takes away the innocence of a child, or at worst a life, that keep the masses in fear. The more food they borrow, the more likely they will be picked. It is about coming from the poor and showing the upper class who's boss. (Especially in the end scene with Peeta and Katniss. "They don't have to have a winner.") As a society outside of the book, we don't condone these things by showing them on our screens and reading about them. You almost have to desensitize yourself in order to learn the message the series is trying to teach. You can't compare your morals regarding children death matches to this series because we didn't grow up where the Hunger Games looms annually. Instead, we have to look at it objectively and hopefully: better ourselves. Look at your nieces. There are two or more ways to interpret every story: Face value, where it is children in a death match for entertainment of the crowd. Or, with an analytical mind: a story of rags showing the upper class whose boss, and creating a revolution. A satire on how media in our world makes contestants in a dog-eat-dog world or for people to put themselves in danger for cheap media entertainment. (And many more ideas)

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I found this video difficult to watch malniy because the people were so confused and affluent. Giving more money to someone will not guarantee that they will live out what God has planned for them. I felt sorry for them and would have liked to suggest to them that they give me some of their money and let me show them what to do with it. Seriously, I did not hear any of them speak about doing something for others or their moral beliefs.Interestingly, one of the interviewees mentioned how they went to a Christian school and was beaten up. I guess in that case his introduction to Christ was not a positive one. Some of the things that make the rich nervous also make poor nervous. The rich children worried about how to hold on to their money and the poor worry about how to get it. The rich are worried about someone knocking on their door saying you did not do something right, so now I am disowning you. The poor worry about someone knocking on their door saying your time is up and now you have to get out or bill collectors hounding them. There will always be worries that can overcome us when we live in a hollow life such as what was viewed.True freedom is knowing that God is in control and no matter what we see, these things are all temporal and we have a job to do. Seek the kingdom! All the other things will be added if we do the first step.These are just my thoughts..

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One thumb up: Archbishop Lori praises new movie


Is Archbishop William E. Lori the new Roger Ebert? While he's just a day away from being installed as the 16th archbishop of Baltimore, the archbishop's new job might be film critic. 

According to a news release from The Maximus Group, Archbishop Lori, who is the chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, endorsed an upcoming movie, "For Greater Glory." The movie stars Oscar-nominee Andy Garcia, Oscar-winner Peter O'Toole and Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria. 

“For Greater Glory is an excellent film that has the courage to tell a story that has been all but forgotten,” Archbishop Lori said. “The sacrifices and hardships endured by those who would not renounce Christ helped preserve the religious liberty of millions, and this film honors their memory in a remarkable way. For Greater Glory also reminds us of how much has been done to pass this liberty on to our generation by those who came before us, and it makes clear the truth that Christ taught us - that there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for a friend.”

For Greater Glory opens in theaters June 1, the same day as another epic, Snow White and the Huntsman, is expected to have one of the biggest box office weekends of the year. For Greater Glory details a fight against a Mexican dictator who banned religion in the country. 

Andy Garcia told CNSNews recently, "“It’s a fight for religious freedom, but really a greater umbrella it sits under is the concept of absolute freedom. There are countries all over the world right now that are still fighting, in the middle of a fight for those rights, and people have been deprived of those rights."
 
Watch the movie's trailer now:
 


 

 

Read more on my takes on pop culture and religion:

Snow White: The Ultimate Feminist  

Is Batman acting like Jesus?

Christians should be like the Avengers 

The pope and The Lorax

Bully movie is a must watch

Bully movie can make a difference 

The Hunger Games is real

October Baby is about an abortion survivor

Hunger Games violence controversy 


5/15/2012 4:46:06 PM
By Matt Palmer

5 Responses to One thumb up: Archbishop Lori praises new movie

  • William Polakiewicz Sr. May 30, 2012 at 18:19 PM

    This sounds like what is about to happen in America. I will see this movie and I will defend Holy Mother Church until death.

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    • rogelio núñez ruiz June 02, 2012 at 17:28 PM

      ¡Bravo William! ¡VIVA CRISTO REY!

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  • Miguel "Mike" Trujillo June 02, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I second that William. Though I'd rather say "what has already begun" and what we can prevent by the grace of God....y "Que Viva Ctisto Rey!"

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  • Elw June 08, 2012 at 02:49 AM

    This really is an exenllcet analogy! I keep wanting to ask people who wonder what the big deal is , well, have you ever heard of the Constitution of the United States? Do you believe it means anything? Have you ever heard of freedom of religion and conscience? Mom

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  • barrettelisabeth June 14, 2012 at 20:53 PM

    It's a good post.

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  • Charly June 28, 2012 at 14:24 PM

    One More GREAT CLASSIC MOVIE.... Let's wake up the sleeping Giant.... WONDERFUL MOVIE Y QUE !VIVA CRISTO REY!

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