Posessions, Demons, Exorcisms, Anti-Christs and Resurrections – Oh My!

I don’t think I need a disclaimer today but just in case:

DISCLAIMER: This blog post was written in good fun. It does not reflect the views of anyone associated with this blog in anyway. In addition, it may contain some adult content and/or biblical mockery that may offend some people. If you are one of those people, read on at your own risk or don’t read on at all. Your choice. We all have choices and I choose to not take everything so seriously just as you, the reader, may choose to skip my Thursday blog posts. I am neither a heathen nor an atheist. As a matter of fact, I was raised in the Catholic Church and attended Catholic School for a number of years. Again, this is all in good fun – and laughing makes us all live a little longer. So if you’re ready to turn that frown upside down, read on.

I generally come to you on Thursdays to discuss the super-weird things I find in the Bible. Not quite Biblical FanFic but sort of. Today I was thinking of letting you know some of the things that really freaking creep me out about Biblical FanFiction. Since I am mostly auditory but always visual, I’d like to discuss a few movies that give me nightmares – and they all have religious overtones, undertones, themes, plots, characters…you get it. Most, if not all of these, have some basis in reality – if allegations of exorcisms and being taken over by demons are to be believed. Here are my top 7 freakout movies – in no particular order: (I would have gone ten but I don’t think my heart can take it)

Jinx

New Stories, Old Book. Whether they are blatantly obvious or super subtle, so many of our favorite fairytale, fables, novels, movies, television shows, and songs are really just that, a new story based off of the world’s oldest and most popular book.

Angelite

Through the years, I have been inspired by so many titles that are too numerous to mention in just one post. That is why I am excited to have the opportunity to discuss my favorite stories with you each week, and more importantly, I can’t wait to hear your perspective. I was captivated by the divine elements in the City of Angels, moved by the story of It’s a Wonderful Life, thrilled by The Exorcist, and enlightened by The Red Tent. It is amazing how you can find theological elements in everything from Superman to The Lion King.