Comments on: You Know “Juno”? http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:09:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Kevin http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2858 Kevin Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:30:26 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2858 Hmmm. It's a messy world. In that world God was enfleshed, incarnated. For those with eyes to see there is beauty and grace. Like God beauty and grace are often found in places you least expect, and in messes. Juno, the movie, was an accurate portrayal of a slice of contemporary life. In some ways it was an indictment of our culture and not a purveyor of it. Like when Juno is asked what she's been up to and responds "I've been out dealing with things that are way beyond my maturity level," referring to her having to negotiate the non-sexual, emotional connection that was made b/w her and the adoptive father and the revelation that he was seeking a divorce from the adoptive mother. Oh the things-- the weights--we put on the young! <em>We</em>. Anyway, John, there are those who are so fixated on the weeds that they are rendered incapable of seeing that one blade of grace, of light, of love. There are others, though. Thank God! They don't deny that there are weeds, but they do choose not to dwell on them. And they, I think, are open to the movement of grace in a way that those fixated on the weeds are not. When given the choice, I prefer the company of the latter to the company of the former. Keep it up!!! Hmmm. It’s a messy world. In that world God was enfleshed, incarnated. For those with eyes to see there is beauty and grace. Like God beauty and grace are often found in places you least expect, and in messes. Juno, the movie, was an accurate portrayal of a slice of contemporary life. In some ways it was an indictment of our culture and not a purveyor of it. Like when Juno is asked what she’s been up to and responds “I’ve been out dealing with things that are way beyond my maturity level,” referring to her having to negotiate the non-sexual, emotional connection that was made b/w her and the adoptive father and the revelation that he was seeking a divorce from the adoptive mother. Oh the things– the weights–we put on the young! We. Anyway, John, there are those who are so fixated on the weeds that they are rendered incapable of seeing that one blade of grace, of light, of love. There are others, though. Thank God! They don’t deny that there are weeds, but they do choose not to dwell on them. And they, I think, are open to the movement of grace in a way that those fixated on the weeds are not. When given the choice, I prefer the company of the latter to the company of the former.
Keep it up!!!

]]> By: coolio dude http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2820 coolio dude Sat, 31 May 2008 05:23:40 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2820 Relativistic and slippery. More dangerous than in your face R rated trash. Juno is pure Satanic trickery. Everyone and everything is ok. I'm ok, your ok. The gal behind the counter at the abortion clinic is as ok as the pro-life protestor outside. Juno's boyfriend is ok whether or not he takes responisbility. The adoptive couple are ok, even though they are divorcing. Juno's school mates are all ok and don't seem to care because they are too busy talking about intercourse with the next guy or gal. This move is pure relativistic deception made to break down your teen's modesty and further loose their innocense. I let my 16 year old see the film with her friends. She came home smiling describing it as funny and great. Lots of damage control to be completed in this household and lots of prayers Relativistic and slippery. More dangerous than in your face R rated trash. Juno is pure Satanic trickery. Everyone and everything is ok. I’m ok, your ok. The gal behind the counter at the abortion clinic is as ok as the pro-life protestor outside. Juno’s boyfriend is ok whether or not he takes responisbility. The adoptive couple are ok, even though they are divorcing. Juno’s school mates are all ok and don’t seem to care because they are too busy talking about intercourse with the next guy or gal. This move is pure relativistic deception made to break down your teen’s modesty and further loose their innocense. I let my 16 year old see the film with her friends. She came home smiling describing it as funny and great. Lots of damage control to be completed in this household and lots of prayers

]]> By: John Frye http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2664 John Frye Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:28:31 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2664 Lee (#19), Here's what I wrote to you at fakeemail@fake.com: Lee, Yes, I removed the discussion. It seemed to have desolved into a debate---who’s right, who’s wrong---which is not the purpose of the blog nor edifying to other readers. We can disagree in the Spirit of Christ and bless one another. God bless you. John Lee (#19),
Here’s what I wrote to you at fakeemail@fake.com:
Lee,
Yes, I removed the discussion. It seemed to have desolved into a debate—who’s right, who’s wrong—which
is not the purpose of the blog nor edifying to other readers. We can disagree in the Spirit of Christ and bless
one another.
God bless you.
John

]]> By: Julie http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2663 Julie Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:01:21 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2663 Lee, I don't believe the movie is educating teens on how to live their lives but rather giving adults an example of compassion in the midst of difficult decisions for pregnant teens. Julie (John's wife) Lee,

I don’t believe the movie is educating teens on how to live their lives but rather giving adults an example of compassion in the midst of difficult decisions for pregnant teens.

Julie (John’s wife)

]]> By: John http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2662 John Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:56:04 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2662 Lee, I attempted to privately email you and discovered you had a fake email. John Lee,

I attempted to privately email you and discovered you had a fake email.

John

]]> By: Lee http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2661 Lee Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:32:18 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2661 Truly, how sad. For the record, in my home, with 15's year of age, we dealt with a real, not a fun movie, but a real teenage pregnancy. Thanks for erasing me, John. I am sure Jesus would have done the same, no? Truly, how sad. For the record, in my home, with 15’s year of age, we dealt with a real, not a fun movie, but a real teenage pregnancy. Thanks for erasing me, John. I am sure Jesus would have done the same, no?

]]> By: John http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2195 John Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:29:50 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2195 COMMENT #11 should read "John FRYE, not John FRANKE..." Thanks. COMMENT #11 should read “John FRYE, not John FRANKE…”
Thanks.

]]> By: John http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2194 John Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:29:04 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2194 Devin, I agree with you, especially "Jesus came for the offensive, disappointed, disturbing, and disgraceful. If you cannot see that you are offensive, and disgraceful in the midst of a Holy God then I’m concerned for your soul. I dare say that Juno is one of the best anti abortion movies in the history of film and that many children yet to breath will be thankful for its conception." Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. Devin,
I agree with you, especially “Jesus came for the offensive, disappointed, disturbing, and disgraceful. If you cannot see that you are offensive, and disgraceful in the midst of a Holy God then I’m concerned for your soul. I dare say that Juno is one of the best anti abortion movies in the history of film and that many children yet to breath will be thankful for its conception.”

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.

]]> By: John http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2193 John Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:27:47 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2193 Llama Mama, I am saddened that you had to write, "The church about ate me alive with their criticism and just plain meanness." Lord Jesus, have mercy on us. Forgive us. Llama Mama,
I am saddened that you had to write, “The church about ate me alive with their criticism and just plain meanness.”

Lord Jesus, have mercy on us. Forgive us.

]]> By: John http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2192 John Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:26:36 +0000 http://www.jesustheradicalpastor.com/you-know-juno#comment-2192 flyawaynet, I liked your comment-- "It was funny -in an ironic way more than haha - but, the Hollywood business is generally so greedy that they can’t necessarily put out the message they possibly would rather put out………… all because it wouldn’t sell as well. I like that." I hope you get to see JUNO sometime soon. flyawaynet,
I liked your comment– “It was funny -in an ironic way more than haha - but, the Hollywood business is generally so greedy that they can’t necessarily put out the message they possibly would rather put out………… all because it wouldn’t sell as well. I like that.”
I hope you get to see JUNO sometime soon.

]]>