The new horror thriller offers a heady clash between opposing ideas about faith and belief. But how realistic is its depiction of LDS doctrine and culture?
Great stuff Bill. As I think we've discussed before, I'm about ten years behind you but on an almost identical track. My mission years were '95-'97 and I have been out for awhile now. I can't wait to see this one later this week and was really hoping for some interesting theological discussion (but will be satisfied with a few good scares as well.)
One thing though: The local wards hire custodians out there?! Not here in Mormon Central (Salt Lake). A rotating group of members clean the buildings every week!
Thanks, Jason! I’ll be interested and waiting to hear what you think when you see it.
And yikes! I was almost certain that custodians were employees when I was a youngster and a missionary. I don’t recall ever encountering a member rotation. Did the Church get cheaper as it amassed more wealth. Anyway, I did wonder if I was getting that right. I will have to append a correction.
I sometimes think that, when we really delve into what it truly horrifying in any particular orthodox or heterodox denomination, both publishers and producers get queasy. Anyway, I was glad to hear your take on the film. I haven't seen it yet.
They used to have custodians when we were kids Bill. Now it is all "voluntary service" by Ward members. The Church is only sitting on several billions of dollars so they have to pinch pennies!
I enjoyed the movie. Would have loved some more debate as I love when the Church finds itself in hot water.
I'm not sure if the Ward missionaries wear the name tags or not...it's been a while! I was kind of confused about what Elder Kennedy was supposed to be too. Ward missionary? Mission President? It wasn't very clear. On the whole, I think they did a pretty good job though. I read that the two actresses are former members so I'm sure they had some input on mannerisms, vocabulary, etc.
Great stuff Bill. As I think we've discussed before, I'm about ten years behind you but on an almost identical track. My mission years were '95-'97 and I have been out for awhile now. I can't wait to see this one later this week and was really hoping for some interesting theological discussion (but will be satisfied with a few good scares as well.)
One thing though: The local wards hire custodians out there?! Not here in Mormon Central (Salt Lake). A rotating group of members clean the buildings every week!
Thanks, Jason! I’ll be interested and waiting to hear what you think when you see it.
And yikes! I was almost certain that custodians were employees when I was a youngster and a missionary. I don’t recall ever encountering a member rotation. Did the Church get cheaper as it amassed more wealth. Anyway, I did wonder if I was getting that right. I will have to append a correction.
I sometimes think that, when we really delve into what it truly horrifying in any particular orthodox or heterodox denomination, both publishers and producers get queasy. Anyway, I was glad to hear your take on the film. I haven't seen it yet.
That's why I appreciate The Cabin in the Woods and the way it ends.
They used to have custodians when we were kids Bill. Now it is all "voluntary service" by Ward members. The Church is only sitting on several billions of dollars so they have to pinch pennies!
I enjoyed the movie. Would have loved some more debate as I love when the Church finds itself in hot water.
You can tell how long it’s been since I’ve attended church. Thanks for the correction, Kimberlee!
While we’re on the topic, do ward missionaries wear name tags these days? Is that what Elder Kennedy was?
I'm not sure if the Ward missionaries wear the name tags or not...it's been a while! I was kind of confused about what Elder Kennedy was supposed to be too. Ward missionary? Mission President? It wasn't very clear. On the whole, I think they did a pretty good job though. I read that the two actresses are former members so I'm sure they had some input on mannerisms, vocabulary, etc.