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Post by solidsquid on Sept 8, 2005 9:05:58 GMT -5
Thanks for clarifying. If people are going to give an opinion, tell me why you have that opinion. I agree with this statement. I've run into many a person who has no basis for their opinion, they simply just say, "because" to the question "why".
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Post by Hilly on Sept 9, 2005 21:26:35 GMT -5
I don't want what I have said to be taken the wrong way. When a person makes a statement of opinion, it is either to test that opinion, in that somebody might disagree and then both parties may benefit, or it is to be 'one of the bunch'. The second use is the egotistical one. No worry's. I have no problem being called to task or asked to clarify an opinion I post. I hope I don't come across as just one of the bunch. I think I'm actually a chronic fence sitter on many ideas. A classic liberal maybe. We could actually use some more dissenting views around here, to liven things up a bit.
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Post by Hilly on Sept 9, 2005 21:36:33 GMT -5
My understanding is that this movie is more of a courtroom/psychological drama than an occult horror. It's supposed to be based on a case that went to court in Germany. Essentially this is what happened: A girl started experiencing all sorts of weird phenomenae that convinced her and her parents that she was posessed. She was known to have and diagnosed with epileptic seisures. Anyway, her problems grew worse and included hallucinations and eventually hearing voices. She refused to eat and eventually became violent. The Catholic Church santioned an exorcism. The exorcism took place and after about 8 months the girl died from malnutrition. The priests and parents involved were prosecuted and convicted for negligence. This movie is supposed to be the story of the court case with flashbacks to show each persons interpretations of the events that took place. I'm actually looking forward to seeing it. It could be very interesting. Thanks as well for the synopsis. I was thinking as well that it was just another dumb horror movie. I'll be interested to hear the Catholic Church's take on it.
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Post by vertigo on Sept 10, 2005 2:49:51 GMT -5
I like that. Some might then call you opinionated. That just means they don't like to hear your opinions because yours are contrary to theirs and they want to be seen to be right.
It's good to have opinions, and I think it's good to share them, expect when there is no expectation to find a coherent counter-argument (like with theists). So I say again, don't fret because I said you come across a certain way.
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Post by Dragon*of*Heaven on Jan 20, 2006 19:45:26 GMT -5
Im not even jokeing but my COLLEGE Theology Professor who happends to have a doctorite granted by paple authority in rome actualy applauded this movie. It is a sad sad day for education.
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Post by nonny on Jun 8, 2006 17:50:34 GMT -5
Actually i enjoyed the movie, and viewed it as any other movie such as one where there is a mass murderer who invades your dreams....You can't take everything so seriously would you say the same thing about the orginal exorcist?
The movie is interesting and the point was first it was based off a true story, and secondly was that it's for each person to deside for them selves the relivanve of god. Because all both lawyers could do is work with opinions on the terms of whether or not the devil was inside the girl and the rest was facts of the death....so I think saying it's trying to push religion in to mainstream society is a false accusation. Other movies do push religion but they are more subtle: You know how poeple used to be lead by movie stars into smoking? well what happens when the ultra cool and hip moviestar goes to church every sunday, other poeple give church a chance, not saying this is wrong just saying it can be effective.
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Post by solidsquid on Jun 13, 2006 8:33:07 GMT -5
I liked the way the Silent Hill movie handled religion...was very unexpected.
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