Beauty and the Beast is a perfect depiction of that tightrope, and the beliefs that society will force on our kids.
Hear me when I say that I believe there are plenty of great takeaways and biblical parallels that can be taught from the film. Belle’s unconditional love, mercy, grace and positivity exude what it means to live a life like Christ.
But Satan is no stranger to fooling those who aren’t carefully watching out for him.
For generations, Disney’s influence has shaped childhood experiences time and time again. They’ve empowered young girls through strong female figures. They’ve encouraged every child to reach for the stars, and dream big from deep within.
In 2017, Disney is embarking on a new influential agenda, and we as Christians cannot biblically support it.
But before you grab your pitch forks and flames, I encourage you to ponder this: We cannot protect our children from the sinful nature of this world—hiding it only cultivates ignorance. Society is bombarding our kids with these messages anyway, so I’d rather them learn the Christ-centered truth from me than the culturally skewed perspective from peers and the media.
It’s our behavior and response toward sinful things that will truly shape the way we raise up a generation of men and women in Christ. That’s why I’m taking my kids to see Beauty and the Beast.
If you choose to see it, I would encourage you to make the most of this film, and the opportunity it presents for you and your family to openly discuss the gospel and what the Bible says about homosexuality in a Christ-honoring way.