Thoughts on Narnia

I have just one thing to say to conservative christians who criticise the Narnia film for teaching an alternative theory of the atonement –

ITS A STORY, NOT A SEMINARY CLASS

We have watched it, and I didnt think about the nuances of the atonement once! The story is a great fantasy story which happens to reflect some aspects of the story of Jesus. One of my children (I think it was Charis) said it was the best film she had ever seen. We all loved the film and were enraptured by it.

I have to confess I was crying in one of the first few scenes when the children were leaving london.

Lewis was a master story teller, and his tales work as well for 21st century kids as they did for 20th. We should be grateful that Disney is making a film like this which openly reflects Christian values. I am praying that watching it may prompt a few people to think again about Jesus.

One of our friends kids said “This film is passion of the Christ for kids” and I guess he’s about right.