Ken from Chicago <kwicker1b_nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Steven O." <null@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > So, Joan Of Arcadia, the Friday night show about the teenage girl who
> > gets missions from God, is not doing great in the ratings. Some
> > people have faulted the 2nd season writing, but as a fan of both
> > seasons, I'm not sure I see that much difference.
> >
> > What I'm wondering is whether the problem, in terms of ratings, is
> > that the show is actually too subtle. "Subtle" may not be precisely
> > the right word for what I'm thinking of, but what I'm driving at is
> > whether the show would do better if it had a more directly overt
> > Christian message. The producers are known to be religious
> > Christians, yet they consistently present a God who speaks in terms of
> > hints and questions, rather than Ten Commandment-style edicts and
> > certitudes.
> >
> > *This viewer* appreciates that kind of presentation of God, but then
> > I'm a kind of intellectual, agnostic-leaning-towards-atheist type, so
> > I prefer a God that gives me plenty of room for my own interpretation
> > and personal insight. Sometimes I think many Americans prefer a more
> > direct, "here are God's rules, follow them!" approach.
> >
> > I'm cross-posting to alt.religion.christian, because I think it would
> > be interesting to get some input from any devout Christians who care
> > to chime in. Would you be more interested in this show if it had a
> > more over, explicitly Christian tone -- for example, if God made
> > direct references to the Bible (which never happens on the show as it
> > stands now)?
> >
> > Steve O.
> >
> >
> > "Spying On The College Of Your Choice" -- How to pick the college that
is
> > the Best Match for a high school student's needs.
> > http://www.SpyingOnTheCollegeOfYourChoice.com
>
> Season 2 was too dark.
>
> -- Ken from Chicago
>
I think that the writers are trying to appeal to a larger audience,
possibly
thinking if they get too much into the Bible that it will turn some off,
the
ones who are spiritual but not really into religion...just my opinion. I,
personally, am an optimist and would like to see more positive
endings...most of this season has been rather dark and sad...God, for me,
is
about giving me strength, which I'm not sure I'm seeing here...I would
like
to see God work more within the family and let Helen enjoy life a bit more
and see more smiles, less tears. I want to see Kevin have hope regarding
his
condition, I want Joan to have a happy day, no more killings, people
appreciate Luke for the cool guy that he is, etc etc...last night was
dreary
and now I'm wondering if Adam is going to be written off or will we see
Joan
forgiving him. I was shocked when that scene appeared with him and the
other
girl...at first I thought maybe Joan was dreaming this...I think the
writers are grabbing at straws and think they should...hire me of course.
Peace,
Giuditta
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