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| Posted: Wed Apr 11th, 2007 08:20 pm |
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Homeschool_Teen_01
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Well I think everyone can see that this thread is about the new movie that's out in theaters: "Amazing Grace." I just went to see the film yesterday, and boy, was I pleased. The faith and perseverance of Wilberforce to continue to try to reach his ultimate goal was a little short of what really happened, but it was darn near close.
I love how at the dinner party arranged by Wilberforce's friend, William Pitt, they tell him that he can perform the job of a politician, while doing God's work! Amen to that!
Tell me what you thought of the movie!
CJ
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11th, 2007 10:40 pm |
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CleburneFan
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We already had a thread on this. I did see the movie and immediately posted my thoughts here hoping others would go to see the movie or rent the DVD when it comes out. Like you I thought it was an excellent movie. I really hadn't known anything about Wilberforce before seeing the film and I am so glad to have learned about such an inspiring, courageous and exceptional human being. I'm really glad you enjoyed this movie too. Last edited on Wed Apr 11th, 2007 10:41 pm by CleburneFan
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15th, 2007 10:51 pm |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15th, 2007 11:02 pm |
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CleburneFan
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Homeschool_Teen_02 wrote: YES GREAT MOVIE!! Did you know it was written by a non Christian
No, I didn't even know who wrote the book. I don't usually take note of the religion of an author whose work I admire, to be perfectly honest.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15th, 2007 11:08 pm |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15th, 2007 11:42 pm |
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CleburneFan
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Regardless of the religion of the author, his writing about Wilberforce shows his interest in and, I assume, approval of the Englishman's humanitarian quest to right a terrible wrong being perpetrated against his fellow man. Without knowing the author's religion (or lack of it), it would seem that he is a person who has strong values that I admire.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16th, 2007 02:40 am |
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susansweet
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Homeschool are you speaking about the author of the song Amazing Grace or about the author of the script for the movie?
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16th, 2007 02:40 am |
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susansweet
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Homeschool are you speaking about the author of the song Amazing Grace or about the author of the script for the movie?
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17th, 2007 12:30 am |
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CleburneFan
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The song "Amazing Grace" is credited to John Newton, an Anglican clergyman. He was originally a slave trader, but guilt overcame him and he "reformed." The movie "Amazing Grace" shows how the slaves' cries on the slave ships haunted him for life.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17th, 2007 11:29 pm |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18th, 2007 06:01 am |
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susansweet
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I just looked for a biography of Steven Knight the screenwriter. I found he was born in England and has written several screen plays . Never did find any reference to his religion.
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