Emma Walker

“Wait, you too?” Klein looked at Basil

“You said you’re biologically enhanced, so I had to ask.  You’re not involved with Project Goldenseal, are you?”

Klein remembered when he had finished the enhancements. The brass had warned him that rival nations could be developing their own super soldier projects. This however was the first one he had h…[Read more]

Hopefully that illustration wasn’t too abstract

@allertingthbs

 
<p style=”text-align: left;”>The only flaw i see in your argument is that teaching children pretty colors and happy endings are good and well, but too often it trickles over into adulthood, and the message of the Bible is watered down. When I say it is rated R, I echo what Brian said. It’s us that is R rated. Inherently, R m…[Read more]

At this point I remembered that SE published an entire excellent series that relates exactly so this issue. For anyone who hasn’t read the Tricky Subjects series, I highly recommend it.

@obrian-of-the-surface-world I think that example is a good one to demonstrate how this topic has reached the end of its usefulness–I absolutely think watching…[Read more]

@emily-waldorf

I think a certain level of what you said about if something has enough “dirty” content (sex, language, violence) to merit an R movie, you don’t believe it should be avoided is a personal conviction. If you believe that you are called to hold up to a higher standard, then I will certainly pray for the strength for you to live accor…[Read more]

@obrian-of-the-surface-world

Would I consider a news coverage of a triple rape-dismemberment worthy of being R rated? Probably, yes.

I am not trying to say that the Bible is only fit to be read by 18 year olds and above. But there’s a reason why we teach kids lighter and easier stories from the Bible. We start off with pretty colors and happy e…[Read more]

@allertingthbs

Isaiah, the evening news covers the R-rated activity of humankind.  Are you then implying when you or your family watch the evening news, it is the same as saying you are watching R-rated shows as a family?

@allertingthbs

I see you’re point when you say you have a problem with calling the content R-rated, but not the book itself. I would just point out that if it’s rated R, it is not appropriate for children, and (as a general rule) morally wrong. To say either of those things about the Bible would be a problem.

Perhaps I am quibbling just with the…[Read more]

Alright so let’s take a look at this @obrian-of-the-surface-world.

Humans are R rated. Vile. Sick. Depraved. Furtive. Hollow.

Saying that the Bible is not R rated, but its subject matter is, is an odd take to have. Is Braveheart not really R rated then? All it really is is a creative retelling of the freedom struggle of Scotland. The subject…[Read more]

@brian-of-the-surface-world

I agree wholeheartedly. I realize my argument may have misrepresented what I meant. In saying that scripture is rated R, i in no way meant to disrespect, or defame Gods holy word. I meant it documents R rated events done by R rated people, just like you said, Brian. You put into better words my poorly communicated…[Read more]

@joelle-stone

Yeah, it’s not a great place to be. Fortunately, we have forgiveness in Christ!

It has been interesting seeing the debate here.

I believe humankind is R rated.  The Bible shows us the level of depravity that the human race has sunk to since the fatal decision made in the Garden and unflinchingly reveals to us our desperate need for a savior to reach into our bleakness and depraved nature and pull us out into His…[Read more]

@mamaauthoress

Good. 🙂

Quin said that. Ig it should have had a question mark.

@Emily-waldorf it’s fine! Sometimes there isn’t much to say. (:

Also, who said this: Rúan or Quin?

It was harder to get the words out than he thought it would be, and he avoided looking at the bandage and the blood. It was all so familiar. “Not too…too bad, I hope.” He didn’t know if he was talking to Ruan or himself, and mumbled to a stop.

@emily-waldorf Theoretically, but only if we get very broad with some definitions. The more applicable question is whether breakfast cereals qualify more as a dessert or a meal.

@crazywriter,

Oof, that’s the worst. *has put myself in that situation way too many times*

Frankly, the account of the Levite’s concubine in Judges 19 should be R-rated. I don’t care how explicit the description is.

YES. That story is so disturbing. *shudders*

@joelle-stone

Yeah. It’s hard, because inherently I am a pretty opinionated person, but…well….needless to say I probably shall refrain from reentering that argument for the sake of not forfeiting my Christian testimony, just because I want to get my point across. It’s a tough debate, and it’s hard being smack dab in the middle of both persp…[Read more]

@crazywriter,

Fun!!

*sad nod* I just went over there and saw what y’all are talking about, and I understand now.