Survey claims Christians demand accuracy for Biblical films A survey has concluded that Christian moviegoers want to see films that are biblically accurate. The poll, conducted by Christian News Service and American Insights, found that “historical and biblical accuracy is important” to most Christians.
“This poll was conducted for the purpose of guiding the film and television industry in its production of both historically-based films and movies that explore questions about God. The results clearly show that the public will not be toyed with in regard to accuracy in both biblical and historical accounts,” said president and CEO of Christian News Service Russ Jones.
Specific findings of the survey included the following:
79 percent of Christian respondents indicated the importance of biblical accuracy for Christian films
74 percent of Christian respondents said they are likely to see a Christian film
80 percent of Christian respondents said they were interested to the the coming “Exodus” film if it is biblically accurate
If “Exodus” does not follow scripture, only 29 percent of Christian respondents were interested in viewing the film
Executive producer of the upcoming biblical film “NICAEA” Charles Parlato said, “The results are clear. Hollywood must look at this poll and acknowledge that the audience it seeks to serve must in every way be respected, and that respect includes the deeply held beliefs of that audience. The true artist can ask probing questions, but the questions must be asked honestly and must reflect historical and Biblical accuracy. We should not be surprised by the poll results. They simply affirm common sense.”
The survey polled 1200 adults; 63 percent of those interviewed identified themselves as Christians.
Re: Survey claims Christians demand accuracy for Biblical films I haven't seen the recent Noah movie, but from what I understand, it was NOT Biblically accurate.
Re: Survey claims Christians demand accuracy for Biblical films My understanding is that it was "inspired" by the biblical text. It's A movie based on actual events according to the bible.
"The Ten Commandments" was inspired by the biblical text of Moses. Not factual. I love that movie, we have it and watch it almost every year. It's A movie based on actual events according to the bible.
I don't believe the makers of the movie "Noah" made it to lead people in the direction of any type of salvation what so ever. I think their intention is nothing more than making money with their art of movie making.
I myself appreciate the art of movie making. I want to watch Noah when the DVD prices reach a low we can afford, lol. I mostly enjoy special affects in movies. I heard the special affects in Noah are awesome.
I love the bible and every word in it. I believe every word. The movie maker is telling a story "inspired" by the truth.
God uses whom ever He pleases for His glory in accordance to His plan. This movie may inspire many people to read the true story (the Bible) to compare with the movie. I pray anyway.
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I love the bible and every word in it. I believe every word. The movie maker is telling a story "inspired" by the truth.
My point was that, at a certain point, the story can be so far from the truth that it is not even close to the original story.
My thought is that should a movie deviates to far from the scripture the name of the movie should be changed so that it reflects the story without attempting to claim a implied biblically accuracy via the movie title. Consider two movies by way of example:
Both are based on the the Bible yet the makers of the first movie wisely choose to change the movie title so there would be no false expectations on the part of the movie goer....