The film Angels & Demons will be released shortly. The book was riveting, but I don't know that I'll go see the movie.
I have been disgruntled with HBO. Despite protestations, they have aired an episode of 'Big Love' depicting temple rituals which are sacred to me. This has led me to wonder -- have I, in turn, enjoyed books or films that entertained at someone else's expense?
For example, were Evangelicals offended by Guys and Dolls 'Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat'?
Probably not, but I honestly don't know.
The Vatican may ask Catholics to shun Angels and Demons. Race has - happily -- come to be held sacred in our country; religious beliefs should be as well. Meaning, if the Catholics see sacrilege in Angels and Demons, shouldn't I, as a person of faith, also see sacrilege?
Being an 'angel' to the Catholics as they fight the 'demons' is the right thing to do.
It would also be nice if the next time there's a 'Big Love'-type event, and there will be -- if there were someone out there to show Mormons some love.
Do unto others...
You make an excellent point. We are not unique in holding elements of our faith sacred and it is incumbent on us to stand with others when sacred elements of their beliefs are exploited, attacked, etc. To your point, "do unto others" if we want the same support.
Posted by: Michael Lyons | March 29, 2009 at 07:19 AM