Questions? The only way to make a sword is to place it in the fire and bang it with a hammer over and over again until it is strong enough to withstand any battle. Hence, any society that is liberally sprinkled with them has a greater concern for the poor, sick, orphaned and widowed – “the least of these,” as Jesus called them. Please do! Taunton makes an analogy between contemporary America and Bedford Falls. Like many others, he grossly underestimates the degree to which his own moral and intellectual sensibilities have been informed by the Judeo-Christian worldview. Indeed, Bedford Falls isn’t even Bedford Falls anymore, but a place called Pottersville. He is active in his community and in the war effort. And I love your example of the sword maker, having to beat the iron over and over again to make a strong sword. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ), But Christian influence goes well beyond benevolence: Our laws, art, literature and institutions find meaning in a rich Christian heritage. The same was true in George Bailey’s life. Want to share your favorite Christmas movie? The town’s main street is a red-light district, crime is rampant, and life there is coarsened. We just have to be strong enough and open our hearts enough to realize and understand that what matters most is what rises forth out of all the pain and suffering. The town’s main street is a red-light district, crime is rampant, and life there is coarsened. The Difference Between SpongeBob and a Maximally G... Nov. 8-10, 2019, Power and Presence Conference in Columbus, New Jersey, Feb. 21-23, 2020 - with Mike Hutchings at Redeemer Church in Monroe, Michigan, June 22-25, 2020 - with Robby Dawkins and James Goll at HSRM Conference in Green Lake, Wisconsin, July 2-10, 2020 - Faith Bible Church and Seminary in Flushing, New York City. Indeed, Bedford Falls isn’t even Bedford Falls anymore, but a place called Pottersville. George is a kind and generous man. To demonstrate to George the folly of his wish, an angel is sent to give him a glimpse of what Bedford Falls would look like if that wish were granted. He wishes he had never been born. In George Bailey’s case, it was an entire town who was affected by his suffering, but in the end all the pain and suffering he endured allowed so many other lives to be touched in a positive way. I’m pretty sentimental and that line makes me cry every single time I watch the movie. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. So what will save us from ourselves and preserve human dignity and life in the societies we create? As a man or woman’s evil nature is gentled and restrained by the grace of God, there is a corresponding outward transformation of society. Life in Bedford Falls is not good. Bet a few of my friends will find this funny! Financial pressure gets to George Bailey. The town’s main street is a red-light district, crime is rampant, and life there is coarsened. ( Log Out /  (CNN) – My favorite Christmas movie is, unquestionably, Frank Capra’s 1946 feel-good flick “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed play George and Mary Bailey, a happy couple living a life of genteel poverty in the small American town of Bedford Falls. Thoughts about God, culture, and the Real Jesus. This is my favorite Christmas move too! The difference is stark. T.S. I simply can’t believe it. Recommended General Texts on Christian Apologetics. Most importantly, George is all that stands between the town’s mean old man, Mr. Potter, and the demise of all that is good in Bedford Falls. Childhood Dreams and Christmas Present(s), Follow Footprints on the Journey on WordPress.com. Whether it is protesting Nativities, the debate over “In God We Trust” as our country’s motto or the controversy surrounding the public faith of Tim Tebow, a national discussion is taking place on what the present and future role of Christianity in America should be. As financial pressures crowd in on poor George, he begins to question his value to the community. This was the discovery of the monastics. Uncle Billy really should have gotten help for his alcohol problem! An angel appears to George and shows him what life would be like had George never been born. His wasn’t an easy road, but he persevered. Indeed, Bedford Falls isn’t even Bedford Falls anymore, but a place called Pottersville. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. That is just another way of saying that the difference between a nation with meaningful Christian influence and a nation without it is the difference between Bedford Falls and Pottersville. ( Log Out /  Mark Pagel on the Loss of Creativity & Increasing ... Peter Hitchens's "In Memoriam: Christopher Hitchen... My Teaching Compass Is Set to Moralistic Therapeut... Underage Prostitution On the Rise in Northern Thai... CT Interview with Craig Keener on His New Book "Mi... Getting Free From the Illusion of Our Indispensibi... Coming Against Trafficking and Prostitution in Monroe.

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