Magic Mike: A Non-Review
It should come as no surprise that I did not go see Magic Mike this week. Based on my totally, unscientific method of asking women who went to see it, there were few men in the theater.
The question that arises about Magic Mike is not whether people should have the freedom to go see this movie. I believe that many things that I find immoral should be available for people to choose.
The question is whether anyone should go see Magic Mike?
I jokingly told some people this week that any woman who went to see this movie should have no problem letting their husband or boyfriend go to a strip club, look at Playboy or watch porn. Some agreed. Some disagreed. Some were incredulous, wondering why it was such a big deal. Some said it was just entertainment on both sides.
I don’t suggest that people will automatically value their significant other more highly if they don’t watch porn or don’t see Magic Mike. However, I do suggest that it is a good place to start. I believe that viewing these type of things devalue our relationships. I believe that it creates an image in our minds that competes with our spouses. I think we do that enough on our own. We don’t need to help it by going to see movies like Magic Mike or engage in any similar activity.
No one in my family is going to see Magic Mike. I won’t be going to a strip club.
Have you seen Magic Mike? Do you agree or disagree with my assessment?
It’s tough because I know people who think the action movies I love don’t glorify God. They ask what the difference is?
Rob, I suppose we could do that with any entertainment choice.
I haven’t seen Magic Mike – and I won’t be seeing it. I think it’s important that we are always aware of how we fill our minds. I don’t always get it right, but we’re instructed in the Bible to set our hearts and minds on things above. When we let junk in, we’re doing a disservice to ourselves and to God.
Jon, I agree. I let enough in without letting that type in.
I am a prude! I don’t think we need to support the lowering of morales in this country.
Walk daily with God at your side!
Ed
There’s nothing wrong with being a prude, Ed.
It was a running gag this weekend at the bachelor party… Kept telling the soon-to-be-husband that we were going to take him to view the movie. Never did and never wanted to but it got some laughs.
I think you’re pretty spot on with the assessment. Viewing others in such a manner demeans them and creates a disturbing illusion of relationships.
Thanks Joseph!!!
The first part of your question is a huge no and I never will.
I think you nailed it on the head. I think both sexes need to be careful in what they see. God does not consider one sin bigger than the other. I consider watching porn or this movie(some Christians might disagree that watching this movie is sinful) sinful and should not be seen.
Right, Dan. Whether someone does or not is between them and the Lord. The question I have to ask myself is if I can glorify the Lord by doing it?
The answer is No. Never will. But your statement is true about seeing porn, etc by the husband. I am reminded of the Scripture that says, “I take every thought captive under Christ.” Also in Psalms or Proverbs it talks about not letting my eyes see anything unworthy.
Bill, I’m late responding due to the power outage, but agreed. We need to keep our eyes on Him, not on junk or anything else around us.
Here’s what I think: http://entiregospel.com/2012/07/11/oh-oh-its-magic-or-not-what-to-do-with-magic-mike-2/