The Village

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

I saw the village, though can't see any real close correlations to the OP movement. I am Oneness Pentecostal and I consider myself progressive and open minded even while being conservative.

A bit more so I can draw similarities between The Village and the OLD Order Mennonites with their rejection of much technology.

The village had a profound affect on me and I immediately made the connection with my upbringing. The games the boys played about how close they could get to the woods without stepping in was similar to "what can I get away with and still stay saved." Also the adults scaring the young people with noises coming from the woods was so profound. When I was leaving the UPC, I had an elder stateman warn me about how people who leave the UPC have terrible things happen to them or become homosexual. The world outside is portrayed as completely unsafe. It's a powerful tool to keep people from straying. It was also interesting how the village developed out of a sense of hurt and fear by members of society. I think exclusive groups attract people who have been hurt and are looking for safety. I imagine your experience is completely different because the UPC must have seemed like freedom compared to your upbringing. I think The Village is an incredible movie to look at the way "religion" binds their adherants instead of freeing them into a relationship with God. I'm glad someone wrote a thread on this one. Another movie that touches on these themes is Chocolat. I highly recommend it. Love ya man!