Thinking about the
upcoming movie Noah, I recall a comment made by our Theological College
Principal in the 1950s about Cecil B de Mille’s The Ten Commandments. “Father”
Hames said that movie would probably confirm pagans in their paganism and
Christians in their Christianity.
I feel
somewhat the same about Noah. Except
that the re-telling of most ancient myths doesn’t do much
for my faith. So it was with a little unease that I attended our new
local church where Sunday’s service was to feature the Trinity Puppeteers
presenting Jonah and the Whale.
I needn’t have
worried. The Muppet-like characters emphasised the mythological context, the
story was imaginatively and amusingly told; the presentation thoroughly
professional; and the whole absolutely entertaining. Our presbyter followed up
with a brief but forthright introduction to the issue of truth in parables and
four or so points of relevance for our lives today.
In the context of
the community of faith, this old story rang some bells for me. Thanks, Trinity.
Perhaps you could have a go at Noah?
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