rvasc
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Post by rvasc on Apr 9, 2018 9:16:11 GMT -6
I’m wondering if I’m being overly sensitive. Our HOA is sponsoring a movie night. I looked up the movie titles, and they are both Christian movies, but it’s not obvious from the titles or event promotion. I’m not really sure how I feel about this. Obviously, I’m a Christian, so I don’t personally object to my daughter going, but if I were not, I don’t think I’d be very happy to find out while watching the movie. I feel like it should be clear in the advertising that it is Christian movies, or perhaps that the HOA should stay out of religion entirely. Our bylaws do not appear to address this, so I don’t think I’ll say anything, but I may join the events committee so I can possibly prevent it from happening this way again,
What do you think?
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 9, 2018 9:18:40 GMT -6
I need to know the movie to gauge my level of annoyance.
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Post by sheilathetank on Apr 9, 2018 9:18:53 GMT -6
I’m wondering if I’m being overly sensitive. Our HOA is sponsoring a movie night. I looked up the movie titles, and they are both Christian movies, but it’s not obvious from the titles or event promotion. I’m not really sure how I feel about this. Obviously, I’m a Christian, so I don’t personally object to my daughter going, but if I were not, I don’t think I’d be very happy to find out while watching the movie. I feel like it should be clear in the advertising that it is Christian movies, or perhaps that the HOA should stay out of religion entirely. Our bylaws do not appear to address this, so I don’t think I’ll say anything, but I may join the events committee so I can possibly prevent it from happening this way again, What do you think? Can I ask what movies?
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Post by gimmeaQ on Apr 9, 2018 9:20:09 GMT -6
what movies are they? I think that determines my reaction (and I am a Christian and have probably seen a lot of the movies)
In general though, I would think that if I wasn't familiar with a movie title that I would Google it before letting my kids watch it for a lot of reasons. I'd guess most people would do the same.
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Post by allthekristys on Apr 9, 2018 9:20:56 GMT -6
I would be pretty ticked off. I would not expect them to be religious, and would feel blindsided.
Actually...maybe ticked off isn't the right feeling...but it would probably deter me from participating in events in the future. It feels exclusionary.
I think it's a great idea that you would join the events committee.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Apr 9, 2018 9:21:25 GMT -6
I definitely would want to know what movies would be shown.
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Post by rvasc on Apr 9, 2018 9:22:01 GMT -6
Boz, adventures in imagination (for little kids)
Then
When the Game Stands Tall
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 9, 2018 9:23:13 GMT -6
I’m wondering if I’m being overly sensitive. Our HOA is sponsoring a movie night. I looked up the movie titles, and they are both Christian movies, but it’s not obvious from the titles or event promotion. I’m not really sure how I feel about this. Obviously, I’m a Christian, so I don’t personally object to my daughter going, but if I were not, I don’t think I’d be very happy to find out while watching the movie. I feel like it should be clear in the advertising that it is Christian movies, or perhaps that the HOA should stay out of religion entirely. Our bylaws do not appear to address this, so I don’t think I’ll say anything, but I may join the events committee so I can possibly prevent it from happening this way again, What do you think? So, you are trying to be offended for other people?
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Post by brux on Apr 9, 2018 9:23:31 GMT -6
I’m wondering if I’m being overly sensitive. Our HOA is sponsoring a movie night. I looked up the movie titles, and they are both Christian movies, but it’s not obvious from the titles or event promotion. I’m not really sure how I feel about this. Obviously, I’m a Christian, so I don’t personally object to my daughter going, but if I were not, I don’t think I’d be very happy to find out while watching the movie. I feel like it should be clear in the advertising that it is Christian movies, or perhaps that the HOA should stay out of religion entirely. Our bylaws do not appear to address this, so I don’t think I’ll say anything, but I may join the events committee so I can possibly prevent it from happening this way again,
What do you think?I'm in your boat. It feels like a trick to convert the non-believers. I *hate* that when certain churches rely on gimmicks and flashy advertising to pull ignorant people into their Jesus web. It feels like MLM Jesus style. I would be annoyed and voice my annoyance/concern/suggestion for more thoughtful movie choices or advertising next time. And I like the idea of getting on the committee.
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Post by rvasc on Apr 9, 2018 9:23:46 GMT -6
That’s a good point that other people will also google. I think what bothers me most is that I keep thinking, “this is why people don’t like Christianity.” Y’all know good and well we’d never be showing a movie for Muslim kids at the community center. I hate the double standard.
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Post by angelashly on Apr 9, 2018 9:25:01 GMT -6
Are the titles listed in the notice? If so then it is on the person going to attend to look up the synopsis of the movies.
I find it a little weird that those are the movies picked, but I just wouldn't go and they will figure out that people don't want to watch those.
I also know that you have to get special permission and rights to show movies like that so mayb they went with easiest to do?
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Post by notblanche on Apr 9, 2018 9:25:30 GMT -6
I think it's odd to have chosen Christian movies for a general neighborhood movie night, yes. Would not send my kid.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 9, 2018 9:26:25 GMT -6
The kids movie is an issue because it's very blatant.
The football movie- I'm kind of meh on that being an issue.
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Post by allthekristys on Apr 9, 2018 9:28:13 GMT -6
Yes, people can google themselves....but I also think that adding a little more information to the advertisement is very easy to do and will go a long way.
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Post by sheilathetank on Apr 9, 2018 9:28:45 GMT -6
If i didn't know what the movie was about based on the title (which in this situation you don't), I would look it up and then from there decide if I wanted myself or my children to see it. If DD really wanted to go, we could use it as a talking point. I think that is the viewer's/parent's responsibility, not necessarily the HOA. I do think it's a little odd that they are Christian movies, but if you live in a very religious area I could see why they went that route.
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Post by gimmeaQ on Apr 9, 2018 9:29:10 GMT -6
The kids movie is an issue because it's very blatant. The football movie- I'm kind of meh on that being an issue. I agree with this. If I was not a believer I would be really annoyed at the kids movie. I have not seen the other one, but based on my Googling it's not a very good movie regardless. But it seems more subtle than something like "Facing the Giants" and it doesn't look like the whole plot is a Christian theme (again, have not seen)
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Post by rvasc on Apr 9, 2018 9:29:45 GMT -6
I’m wondering if I’m being overly sensitive. Our HOA is sponsoring a movie night. I looked up the movie titles, and they are both Christian movies, but it’s not obvious from the titles or event promotion. I’m not really sure how I feel about this. Obviously, I’m a Christian, so I don’t personally object to my daughter going, but if I were not, I don’t think I’d be very happy to find out while watching the movie. I feel like it should be clear in the advertising that it is Christian movies, or perhaps that the HOA should stay out of religion entirely. Our bylaws do not appear to address this, so I don’t think I’ll say anything, but I may join the events committee so I can possibly prevent it from happening this way again, What do you think? So, you are trying to be offended for other people? I’m not really sure how to respond to this. No, I am not trying to be offended for other people. I am concerned about creating a community where everyone feels welcome, and I’d like to see that acknowledged in the representative body.
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Post by gimmeaQ on Apr 9, 2018 9:30:25 GMT -6
I’m wondering if I’m being overly sensitive. Our HOA is sponsoring a movie night. I looked up the movie titles, and they are both Christian movies, but it’s not obvious from the titles or event promotion. I’m not really sure how I feel about this. Obviously, I’m a Christian, so I don’t personally object to my daughter going, but if I were not, I don’t think I’d be very happy to find out while watching the movie. I feel like it should be clear in the advertising that it is Christian movies, or perhaps that the HOA should stay out of religion entirely. Our bylaws do not appear to address this, so I don’t think I’ll say anything, but I may join the events committee so I can possibly prevent it from happening this way again, What do you think? So, you are trying to be offended for other people? If this is meant to be a dig, I think it's a stretch. Being conscious about other people's feelings about this is a good thing, isn't it?
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Post by brux on Apr 9, 2018 9:30:29 GMT -6
Yes, people can google themselves....but I also think that adding a little more information to the advertisement is very easy to do and will go a long way. and maybe not trying to trick people into Jesus in the first place. I'm just very anti-evangelicals going out of their way to ensnare as many people into their church as possible.
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Post by rvasc on Apr 9, 2018 9:30:52 GMT -6
If i didn't know what the movie was about based on the title (which in this situation you don't), I would look it up and then from there decide if I wanted myself or my children to see it. If DD really wanted to go, we could use it as a talking point. I think that is the viewer's/parent's responsibility, not necessarily the HOA. I do think it's a little odd that they are Christian movies, but if you live in a very religious area I could see why they went that route. I guess I feel like SINCE it’s a very religious area, we should be more careful to be inclusive.
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Post by pobre on Apr 9, 2018 9:32:17 GMT -6
I'd be annoyed for sure. It's definitely exclusionary.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2018 9:34:13 GMT -6
I think that is very odd. I’ve never heard of either of those movies and would be very WTF after looking them up. I would be bummed because my kid would want to attend but would be bummed that they weren’t popular movies. I’d still let him go, but would probably inquire on the movie choices.
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Post by angelashly on Apr 9, 2018 9:34:39 GMT -6
I would be annoyed about it being exclusionary, but at the same time they are not pushing religion on anyone. Could it be more defined in the notice sure, but do we not take any responsibility for looking up what we are going to let our child or ourselves watch? Maybe it is just me, but I don't see it as them pushing it on you. You can choose not to go
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Post by Rusty Red on Apr 9, 2018 9:34:54 GMT -6
Agreed that resorting to religious movies as a community endeavor is an odd approach.
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Post by chickenonsunday on Apr 9, 2018 9:35:40 GMT -6
The movie choices are interesting. The movies shown by our HOA are typically something more like that latest Disney movie or a superhero movie.
I've actually never heard of the two titles you listed.
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Post by sheilathetank on Apr 9, 2018 9:36:00 GMT -6
If i didn't know what the movie was about based on the title (which in this situation you don't), I would look it up and then from there decide if I wanted myself or my children to see it. If DD really wanted to go, we could use it as a talking point. I think that is the viewer's/parent's responsibility, not necessarily the HOA. I do think it's a little odd that they are Christian movies, but if you live in a very religious area I could see why they went that route. I guess I feel like SINCE it’s a very religious area, we should be more careful to be inclusive. To a point, yes. But if 95% of the community is going to be happy with those types of movies, then I don't see why it would be a problem. Maybe the next movie night they do something non religious. Can you email the board with movie suggestions for next time?
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Post by angelashly on Apr 9, 2018 9:37:01 GMT -6
I agree though to you joining the events committee if you want to change this.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 9, 2018 9:38:08 GMT -6
Agreed that resorting to religious movies as a community endeavor is an odd approach. I am curious as to the make up of the HOA or at least this particular committee.
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Post by allthekristys on Apr 9, 2018 9:38:40 GMT -6
I guess I feel like SINCE it’s a very religious area, we should be more careful to be inclusive. To a point, yes. But if 95% of the community is going to be happy with those types of movies, then I don't see why it would be a problem. Maybe the next movie night they do something non religious. Can you email the board with movie suggestions for next time? But being part of that 5% would feel pretty shitty. ETA: I know there won't be a perfect movie choice to appease everyone. BUT. Not liking a movie is not the same as an exclusionary movie.
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Post by rvasc on Apr 9, 2018 9:39:00 GMT -6
I guess I feel like SINCE it’s a very religious area, we should be more careful to be inclusive. To a point, yes. But if 95% of the community is going to be happy with those types of movies, then I don't see why it would be a problem. Maybe the next movie night they do something non religious. Can you email the board with movie suggestions for next time? We have zero way of knowing what percentage of our community is evangelical Christian. Everybody pays dues.
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