First, I was raised in a Christian home; my father was a pastor...these type scripts are why non-Christians are repulsed by "Churchianity."
1) There is no arguing the fact that salesman pushing a vehicle without telling the buyer crucial information that a car has been in an accident is unethical, even legally actionable.
That said, this movie pivots to vilify PROFIT MARGINS, who decides what is reasonable, ethical, honest, fair margin? Did the writer of this script read scripture? Matthew 20:1-16 Let any "Liberal" read this passage and you will hear, THAT'S NOT FAIR!
The irony of this script, is the owner of the car lot who is upside down on his mortgage, is vilified by his wife for selling a car to a minister for a price the minister felt was fair! The margin has zero to do with wise business.
If you want to view a "business" that has gorged itself on margins, look no farther than the American church! Plush buildings: gymnasiums, fitness clubs, plus seating, etc. Take a look at any church building across the globe and the gluttonous attitude of many, if not most churches in America, (Including Sherwood Baptist) is obvious for anyone that honest.
Ghandi said it best, "I like your Christ, I just don't like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."
One of the themes of the movie is that all one needs to do is accept Christ and all aspects of life: family, business, relationships will improve and become successful. Again, have these people read scripture? How about Job?
How about Naboth? 1 Kings 21:1-29 Naboth did exactly what God told him...and life didn't quite work out to be a bed of roses, here's a sermon few churches share, how's that for a comparison of a car salesman who doesn't disclose all the history of a vehicle?
Maybe it's time for a movie that shares REAL BIBLICAL TRUTH as opposed to candy coating Christianity and preaching a brand of "churchianity" that fills the offering plate to buy more plush seating, decorate the pastors' office, or resurface the gymnasium!
1) There is no arguing the fact that salesman pushing a vehicle without telling the buyer crucial information that a car has been in an accident is unethical, even legally actionable.
That said, this movie pivots to vilify PROFIT MARGINS, who decides what is reasonable, ethical, honest, fair margin? Did the writer of this script read scripture? Matthew 20:1-16 Let any "Liberal" read this passage and you will hear, THAT'S NOT FAIR!
The irony of this script, is the owner of the car lot who is upside down on his mortgage, is vilified by his wife for selling a car to a minister for a price the minister felt was fair! The margin has zero to do with wise business.
If you want to view a "business" that has gorged itself on margins, look no farther than the American church! Plush buildings: gymnasiums, fitness clubs, plus seating, etc. Take a look at any church building across the globe and the gluttonous attitude of many, if not most churches in America, (Including Sherwood Baptist) is obvious for anyone that honest.
Ghandi said it best, "I like your Christ, I just don't like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."
One of the themes of the movie is that all one needs to do is accept Christ and all aspects of life: family, business, relationships will improve and become successful. Again, have these people read scripture? How about Job?
How about Naboth? 1 Kings 21:1-29 Naboth did exactly what God told him...and life didn't quite work out to be a bed of roses, here's a sermon few churches share, how's that for a comparison of a car salesman who doesn't disclose all the history of a vehicle?
Maybe it's time for a movie that shares REAL BIBLICAL TRUTH as opposed to candy coating Christianity and preaching a brand of "churchianity" that fills the offering plate to buy more plush seating, decorate the pastors' office, or resurface the gymnasium!