I don't know if Steve is a chri1908stian, but I think he's very familiar to religions in common sense.
The way he formed God in the Almighty-movies, is a black man who has humor and earns respect. I'd really like to think that's the God the bible is telling about.
So I guess Steve Oedekerk is familiar with the bible, christianity and the human spirit, and maybe much, much more

I've gotten that vibe myself, that maybe he's a Christian. I think Steve has a great sense of humor. Only a small portion of my DVD library is comedy, but Kung Pow, the Thumb movies, and the Almighty movies are great, great stuff. I hope he'll do more projects mixing comedy and faith.
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Naw man. If you read Hebrew, like I do, it becomes apparent that it doesn't mean don't "cuss" it means don't use G-d as a justification for evil deeds. Basically, what it's saying means, don't rape pillage and murder and then say I told you to. Of course, actually noting that invalidates almost every single Christian church ever to exist, so it isn't regularly clarified.
Also, the word "abomination" for gays is another mistranslation. The word has 2 meanings, 1) Abomination (roughly, it more literally means a sin against G-d)and 2) a moral miscalculation. Now, there is no 1 word in English that means "a moral miscalculation" so the translators went with the word that had an easier translation, which would seem more direct. Except, it doesnt make sense. There are 3 uses of the word abomination in the bible, all in Leviticus. 1) Bestiality, 2)homosexuality and 3) eating shell fish, which the bible says will destroy your soul. But again, if you actually read the surrounding texts, it becomes apparent that these are things to pity people for, not righteous indignation that words like abomination would imply. Therefore, I maintain that the first 2 are mistranslated.
as for the passion, I thought it was the best snuff film ever made. but it completely fails as a narrative on its' own.
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As much as I'd like to think that Steve is a Christ2000ian, I don't really see the evidence for it. He seems like a nice guy, but that's not Christianity. For example, a number of his movies include profanity, which goes against Ephesians 4:29
nobody's perfect. there are great christians who use profanity. just because someone curses doesn't mean that he or she is automatically out of the running of being a christian.
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Wow, I don't usually have time to check out all the jazz written about me on the internet and this is the first time I've ever posted a response, but this dialogue was both unusually unique and interesting. Yes, I am a Christian and believe that Christ died for our sins. I was also given sort of a wacky mind and have felt a drive to make people laugh from the time I was a little kid. Fuse those together and you wind up with me. The range of tones from project to project is a bit more eclectic than the norm. It's quite a spread between the Patch Adams and Bruce Almightys of the world and the Kung Pow and Thumbs. I'm definitely drawn to positive energy messages, while at the same time have this huge affinity for the inane. I feel very blessed and my career and I myself a continuing work in progress. Hope this clears up some of the theories. Have a blast,
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This has been a very interesting message board to read. From watching some ob68f Steve's movies it appears that he is a christian or at least has "christian" values. Take "Nothing to lose". The main character could have cheated on his wife and an argument could have been made that he would have been justified in doing so, but chose not to which turned out to be the right choice. It's very funny about some people who call themselves "christians" and would rather spend more time looking down at people and thumbing their noses at people than looking at the big picture. Instead of looking at what seperates us religously and wether or not one bible has "thee" at the top of page 165 in stead of the other one that has "thou" on page 165, we need to look what is the same instead of differences.

Just because your a christian, doesn't mean you have to make "christian" movies.
If a painter is a christian, it doesn't mean he has to paint Jesus all day.
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Immortal souls. And it's not just the saints. I have one and you have one and everybody has one, and once God brings you into the church (according to the Sacraments recorded in the gospel and the acts of the apostles, such as baptism) you remain, even after bodily death. And we aren't strict dualists, either, since the body will be raised from the dead at the end of time, although we don't pretend to know when that is.
So you are asking a person to petition God on your behalf. A properly worded prayer will not assert the nonexistent primacy of the saint, and will always be very clear that all power and all assistance comes from the triune God himself, and no one else. Even Mary, who everyone thinks we worship, is only special because she is the mother of Christ! If Christ were not who He is, she would be of no special note.

First of all, I am a christian.
What you said makes sense, however, the saints were mortal1c84 how do you ask someone who's dead to pray for you? I have always been curious about this.

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Kinda like consultants. Hmm, I did not know that. It still seems like a fine line to me.
Thanks for the analogy.
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No, it mentions the saints and Mary, but it also explains that they are not worshiped. I guess the idea is since we have immortal souls, once you're a member of the church, you stay a member even after death.
Like if you have a prayer group, and you ask someone to pray for you, you aren't treating that mortal person as God. You're asking them to petition God on your behalf. The same applies for the saints.

I will be honest wiht you, I don't really follow. I don't know much about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I just remember a lot of the bible from my Christian days.
I have been curious about the Catechism. So I take it that it has no mention of the who Saints and Mary thing?
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"Really? Ok where in the bible does it say pray and worship Mary?"
Show me where it says in the Catechism of the Catholic Church to do the same, and you'll have a point.
EDIT: Not that you don't have a point anyway; I don't mean to be so trite and dismissive. It's a common misconception.
EDIT EDIT: But I'm still waiting.

You agree with everything he said put those two things? What about the rest of it? Like where it is OK to judge everybody else but refuses to look at himself. It's called hipocracy, not too Christian is it?
Um, 'Catholic Theology' is the original, unbroken theology passed on from Christ down through the apostles, not the goofy, da0'made-up' theology of the Protestants.
Really? Ok where in the bible does it say pray and worship Mary?
He he he talk about a coincidence, See it's strange that he uses this argument and then has no follow through.
My point exactly. I hate it when people start these arguments then disappear. He was all brave until someone logically approaches him, them "poof" they're gone.
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First of all, I'm a Christian too and I agree with guitarowner on all but two things.

1. "O Entertainment's Christmas movie "Santa Vs. The Snowman" had nothing to do with Christ, which would be odd if a Christian was making a Christmas movie."
   I don't think it's odd for a Christian to make a film about Santa or Snowmen. Just because someone is a Christian means they can't talk about Santa. My parents told me Santa was real and someday I'll tell my kids Santa is real. There's nothing wrong with it as long as you teach them that Christmas is also about Jesus. I mean, seriously, what's wrong with Santa and what's the harm in telling your kids about him? They grow out of it. I'm pretty sure there is no 30 year old "kids" out there waiting up on Christmas Eve to get a glimps of Santa.
2. "There are very few Christians in the entertainment business I think, and that's probably because most Christians realize that their efforts could best be used to serve God in other ways. Making mainstream movies doesn't do much for God"
   What about Passion of the Christ? I think the only reason movies don't do much for God is because no one makes them. And all "God movies" that come out are usually cheesey and dumb. That's why I liked Passion. It was real. I think we need more people like Mel Gibson making these movies. Who cares if he's Roman Catholic instead of Christianas long as the message is getting across.

"I say this because 99% of disagreements during debates in doctrine/theology end by one party simply refusing to continue debating once they are argued into a corner" taken from guitar owners post.
He he he talk about a coincidence, See it's strange that he uses this argument and then has no follow through.

Um, 'Catholic Theology' is the original, unbroken theology passed on from Christ do2000wn through the apostles, not the goofy, 'made-up' theology of the Protestants.

Gee, it's nice to see someone respond with something concerning the actual thread topic. LOL
I look at it this way, he's funny. Thats all that matters to me.

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I wouldn't waste your time, He won't respond. I have been trying to get him to respond, but once he was called out he disappeared.

"Making mainstream movies doesn't do much for God, but going to foreign countries and feeding the hungry does, or working in local ministries does (even if it's supplementary to your other job/carreer). I personally don't consider Mel Gibson or Jim Caviezel to be Christians. They're Catholics, no doubt, but they're not doing much good. The Passion of the Christ had its good points, but I was really disappointed by how bad the theology of it was, and beyond that to go on making other films with vulgarity and profanity and other non-Christian elements, I think, is hypocritical."
I have to really disagree with you here. I happen to know for sure that the Passion of the Christ brought many people to Christ. Just because it had a little Catholic theology in it doesn't mean that it is inaccurate. Have you read the gospel? The movie went along with the Scripture almost word for word. Making movies does alot for God. God can use anything for good. Remember that all truth is God's truth. Also, I have to also disagree with you when you said:
"There are so many variations of so called "Christianity" that the term is almost useless. I've begun to only think of like-minded believers (people who believe, more or less, as I do) as Christians because the others, as far as my experience goes, seek a god that fulfills their own desires of what a god should be and not who God really is according to the Bible. So basically I consider anyone who 1) knows and can articulate what they believe, 2) lives up to what they believe (reasonably), and 3) can defend their beliefs with scripture and reason, to be real Christians. I say this because 99% of disagreements during debates in doctrine/theology end by one party simply refusing to continue debating once they are argued into a corner, so instead of conceding that they are wrong, they change the subject or divert attention away from themselves."
I think that a more accurate discription of a Christian is: A person who believes that Jesus Christ came to earth as a man and died for our sins. A true Christian would never renounce their beliefs either according to Romans. Could you please quit being so judgemental? The way you stated the quote above it sounds like Christianity is what you make it to be, not what is really is.

No, you obviously do not understand what I am saying at all. It is one thing to talk to others about your beliefs, it is another to sit there and point out the flaws of others without seeing and recognizing your own.
We don't live is some third wold country where many of its citizens have not been exposed to chrisianity. We know, we get it. Too many "christians" go on and on shoving it down our throats. For the most part all that is going to do is piss people off and discourage them from joining your crusade.
I have said this to many people in the past and I still believe it. If I live a good and decent life, be a good person that helps others when I can, IF there is a god and IF there is a heaven and hell and this god condemns me to an eternity in hell just because I did not follow and believe in Jesus and what have you, then I want NOTHING to do with him. Period. But if your god is as good and loving as you and many christians preach, then he would not do this.
Now I know what some will say, "The road to hell is paid with good intentions." Well, that is doing good things with the goal in mind is to pay your way into heaven. I do not practice that way of thought. I don't do good deads to get into heaven or to make myself look good, I do them because I am in the position at that time to do so and it is the right thing to do.
You see, I know how this little game is played, I used to play it. I was a bible thumper myself for many years. I know that bible, I know the "tactics" used. You can't just settle for someone being a good and decent person, no they have to be a good and decent person but doing so for "the glory of god".
Now I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with being a christian. I have many friends that are christians. What I have a problem with are pushy and self serving christians, like guitar owner up there.
NO ONE can tell me that he is right, and as we have seen by his not responding, not even he can tell me he is right.
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