The Movie Industry
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Since the early 1900s, one of society's favorite pastimes has been a trip to the local movie theatre for a couple hours of escapism. Movies and the technology behind them have certainly come a long way since the days of the first small "nickelodeon" cinemas — both in their ability to entertain and to influence.
The series of articles that follow serve to inform, enlighten, and, hopefully, get you and your family talking about your movie choices in light of God's Word and the importance of media discernment in the Christian worldview. As a discerning Christian, you can have an impact on your family and the movie industry simply by making wise choices in what you see in theatres and allow in your home.