Joel Osteen to Produce Movie About Mary

[Michie]

Megachurch pastor and best-selling author Joel Osteen will produce his first movie, considered the biblical prequel to the story of The Passion of The Christ.

Israeli actress Odeya Rush will play the role of Mary in Mary, Mother of Christ, which Lionsgate will distribute in North America next year, Variety reported.

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[gurneyhalleck1]

Joel Osteen....sigh

Makes me think of the Bon Jovi song, "You Give Love a Bad Name" only in Osteen's case "You Give Christianity a Bad Name!"

 

[Rhamiel]

kinda interested to see what it turns out to be like

 

[JimR-OCDS]

Yeah, I'm skeptical about Joel Osteen doing this well.


Jim

 

[BBCath]

Hmm, this should be interesting....

 

[Root of Jesse]

I don't think Joel Osteen is the big story here. Benedict Fitzgerald, who also co-wrote The Passion of the Christ, wrote this screenplay. I'm glad Mr. Osteen can do something with his money...

 

[Michie]

I don't think Joel Osteen is the big story here. Benedict Fitzgerald, who also co-wrote The Passion of the Christ, wrote this screenplay. I'm glad Mr. Osteen can do something with his money...

Well... I hate to say it & I don't know this as fact but I'm sure he wouldn't mind making a buck or two off of it as well.

 

[Root of Jesse]

Well... I hate to say it & I don't know this as fact but I'm sure he wouldn't mind making a buck or two off of it as well.

You're right about that...Jeeeezus jest wants yeeeewwww to have the very best!...

 

[Michie]

You're right about that...Jeeeezus jest wants yeeeewwww to have the very best!...

The prosperity gospel is indeed, another gospel imo.

 

[BBCath]

The prosperity gospel is indeed, another gospel imo.

However, it is a gospel that has brought many people to want to know Jesus. It should not be so easily discounted.

It may be spiritually elementary, but it's a beginning.

 

[Michie]

However, it is a gospel that has brought many people to want to know Jesus. It should not be so easily discounted.

It may be spiritually elementary, but it's a beginning.

True until they realize Jesus is not vending machine Jesus.

It's not even elementary. It's another Gospel created by verses taken out of context.

 

[Ave Maria]

The prosperity gospel is indeed another gospel. It is definitely not the true Gospel. I fear for those who actually believe in the prosperity gospel. Once they realize that it is not true and that God isn't going to make you rich just because you tithe or donate to some ministry they might lose faith.

 

[Michie]

The prosperity gospel is indeed another gospel. It is definitely not the true Gospel. I fear for those who actually believe in the prosperity gospel. Once they realize that it is not true and that God isn't going to make you rich just because you tithe or donate to some ministry they might lose faith.

Lots have.

 

[Fantine]

I am intrigued that Osteen is taking Mary, who is often virtually ignored in most Protestant churches, and basing a movie around her. Good for him! No wonder why he attracts huge crowds.

I have seen several fundamentalist musical productions in Branson. They're like docudramas. They're storytelling, plain and simple. Narrative stories that don't get into issues of dogma--straight from the Bible.

What's not to like?

 

[Ave Maria]

Lots have.

So the prosperity gospel has resulted in a lot of people losing their faith in God?

 

[Michie]

So the prosperity gospel has resulted in a lot of people losing their faith in God?

Yes. I've met quite a few.

 

[Ave Maria]

Yes. I've met quite a few.

That is very sad. If they had correct beliefs to begin with, they probably wouldn't have lost faith in God. That is just my own personal opinion though and I could be wrong.

 

[Michie]

That is very sad. If they had correct beliefs to begin with, they probably wouldn't have lost faith in God. That is just my own personal opinion though and I could be wrong.

There is a problem with esteeming men over Scripture & truth in certain sectors in in the protestant belief system. They pick up books by a favorite minister, etc. They run with that because it tickles the ears. Read the Scripture directed to them at Services, etc. Then become disappointed & angry when the formula of seed faith does not seem to be working in the area of a harvest in their lives.

It wears them down because the answer always seems to be directed at their lack of faith.

 

[Rhamiel]

However, it is a gospel that has brought many people to want to know Jesus. It should not be so easily discounted.

It may be spiritually elementary, but it's a beginning.

i never tought of it that way before
do we not say "God gives good things to those who trust in Him"?
I am not familiar with the prosperity gospel but I have a basic idea of what it is, more based on the OT with a focus on worldly goods and big families
thank you for helping me rethink this issue

 

[Fantine]

It is good to cultivate optimism whether you believe in the prosperity gospel or not.

Optimism is good for your health, wealth, and happiness. No matter what your challenges or circumstances, optimism will help you to deal with them better and often overcome them.

No, it is not foolproof. It doesn't come with a tithe-back guarantee.

Like the man sitting by the pool in Bethesda, we need to use our own initiative if we want to achieve our goals, or experience minor miracles.

Preaching cultivation of an optimistic attitude as a way to overcome difficult circumstances is a good thing.