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DVD: God's Army
Date: Monday, 05 January, 2009 :: 22:15
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God's Army
Brand: Victory
List Price: USD $19.99
Price: USD $7.85
Product Group: dvd
Manufacturer: Victory Multimedia
Actor:
Lance Johnson,
Scott Sandler,
Elaine Hill,
Richard Dutcher,
Malayika Singley,
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format:
Color,
Subtitled,
NTSC,
Release Date: 2006-11-14
Running Time: Array Min
Studio: Victory Multimedia
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Features:
- New Widescreen Digital Transfer
- New Audio Commentary
- Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes
- Outtakes
- "The Making of God's Army" Featurette
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: The Mormon Jesus
Date: 2008-10-18 -
Comment: The Mormon Jesus:
1. The literal son of god and his goddess wife begotten in the pre-existence.
2. The brother of all spirits born in heaven in the premortal existence.
3. One of 3 gods in the godhead.
4. The Trinity is three separate gods.
5. First one to receive a spirit body.
6. Atoned for sin on the cross and in the garden of Gethsemane.
The Christian Jesus:
1. Not the literal son of god and his goddess wife.
2. Not the brother of all spirits born in heaven in a premortal existence.
3. Not one of 3 gods in the godhead.
4. The Trinity is 3 persons in one God.
5. Was always spirit from eternity.
6. Atoned for sin on the cross alone
Mormon Prophet Admits He Believes in Another Christ
Paris, France - In a surprising admission during last month's three nation European speaking trip, Mormon president Gordon B. Hinckley stated that the Christ he believes in is not the same Christ as the one followed by those outside the LDS Church.
It is interesting that Hinckley states that the beliefs of traditional Christians were so different than that of Latter-day Saints, that their traditional Jesus "is not the Christ of whom I speak." It is not just some different information about the same Jesus but a completely different Jesus.
Christians should ask, "Which Christ?" The Bible warns of false teachers who promote "another Jesus whom we have not preached" (2 Corinthians 11:4)
Polygamy:
Under threat of exile to Mexico the Mormon church officially abolished polygamy in the earthly realm in 1890. However, by virtue of secret temple ceremonies Mormon males like Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, as well as contemporary Mormon leaders remain sealed to multiple wives in the heavenly realm. Thus, the practice of polygamy promoted by Smith - who, by the way, had 27 plural wives, and Young, who had 55 wives and 57 children - was merely transferred to the Celestial Kingdom.
By relegating polygamy to the eternal realm Mormon leaders managed to comply externally with societal norms while still maintaining an eschatological basis for the subjugation of women. Such spiritual sanctioning of polygamy was not only an affront to the value and dignity of women, but stands in direct opposition to Jesus' teaching that at the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage.
The Mormon practice of polygamy finds its genesis in the teachings and practices of Joseph Smith who, in 1843, received an eternally binding revelation. According to Smith, apart from the practice of polygamy there was no hope of attaining to godhood. The everlasting commandment of polygamy revealed to Smith was considered so binding that Brigham Young ominously declared "If any deny the plurality of wives and continue to do so, I promise you that you will be damned."
And, of course, the Old Testament clearly reveals the strife and temptations that accompany the practice. Solomon, of course, is the quintessential example of one whose legacy of faithfulness was compromised because of his polygamous behavior. Despite world-renowned wisdom Solomon's peaceful and prosperous rule ended in idolatrous strife, scandal and in civil strife as well because the Bible tells us his wives turned his heart after other gods. There is, therefore, absolutely no biblical support for the Mormon practice of polygamy either in this life or the next.
Mormonism and the Claim to Restoration:
In response to this teaching, we should ask Mormons exactly how the church could manage to glorify God "throughout all generations" -- as the Apostle Paul clearly wrote in Ephesians 3:21 -- if they fell into total apostasy. We should also point out that Ephesians 4:11-16 talks about the church growing spiritually mature, not spiritually degenerate. The Bible does affirm that there will be apostates, but according to 1 Timothy 4:1 only "some [not all] will abandon the faith." This passage alone is enough to prove that Mormonism is wrong about the church falling away altogether.
Smith and other Mormons need to realize that they're teaching the exact opposite of what Jesus Christ of Nazareth proclaimed in Matthew 16:18 -- namely, that not even the gates of hell would prevail against the church of God. Furthermore, Hebrews 12:28 states that God's kingdom is unshakable, while Daniel 2:44 refers to it as indestructible. There can be no doubt that Mormonism contradicts what the Bible says about the perseverance of God's people -- the living church of God. Remember, it was Joseph Smith who attacked Christianity. He said that all their sects were wrong, their creeds an abomination, and their professors corrupt.
Other Doctrines:
1) God the Father is married and there is a Mother God (Answers to Gospel Questions, Joseph Fielding Smith, Vol. 3, pp. 143-144).
2) All men and women who have ever lived on Earth are the spirit offspring of Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother. Every person was conceived and born in a pre-existent spiritual realm (Mormon Doctrine, p. 589).
3) Black people are black because of their misdeeds in the pre-existence (Three Degrees of Glory, LDS Apostle Melvin J. Ballard, p. 21).
4) The Bible is considered usable, but suspect due to its many errors and missing parts (Articles of Faith No. 8, Ensign January 1989, pp. 25, 27
Websites for information on Mormonism:
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Remember that it isn't the Christian church that is attacking Mormonism. It is Mormonism that has attacked the Christian church -- believing or stating that true Christianity disappeared from the earth for over 1800 years -- and let's not forget that. Contrary to biblical teachings they also believe in more than one God, that God is a literal man, that men can become gods, that Jesus was the spirit brother of Lucifer, not to mention salvation by works and not by grace (Isa. 43:10; Mark 12:29; John 4:24; John 1:1-14; Gal. 2:14-16; Eph. 2:8,9).
Summary: Excellent Portrayal of Spiritual Journey
Date: 2007-12-27 -
Comment: God's Army is a spiritual journey made rich by the universal human struggles and strivings of the young people on that journey. Their questions, missteps, and mistakes make their yearning for, and grasping of the sacred powerful, and real. Although Richard Dutcher made this movie for a Mormon audience, I, a non-Mormon, loved it, as did a Muslim friend. God's Army has, in fact proved somewhat controversial in Mormon circles. While it's been very popular in Utah, with many finding the portrayal of Mormon missionary experience very true to life-- there is a minority who feel it's not proper to portray anything other than a sanitized picture of Mormonism to the outside world. Richard Dutcher, who produced and directed the film (as well as playing the part of ''Pops'' the oldest missionary) wrote this movie out of his own life experience--at different times he experienced the faith, doubt, joy, despair, miracles, etc. portrayed fictionally by the different characters in this film. This Deluxe Edition contains a new widescreen digital transfer of the film, as well as many new extras on a second disc. I highly recommend it.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: The best LDS film of the decade!
Date: 2007-12-16 -
Comment: Inspirational and heartfelt, I highly recommend this video to both Mormons and non-Mormons alike, it will touch your heart like none other. Great film for a family home evening gathering!
Summary: Another very uplifting movie
Date: 2007-12-13 -
Comment: Although the nature of this movie is very spiritual it brings with it humor that balances it perfectly. It is moving, uplifting, entertaining, and just great to watch. My family loves it!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: The Genius of Richard Dutcher
Date: 2007-12-09 -
Comment: Writer/director Richard Dutcher's films are small masterpieces made on shoestring budgets and limited time, that have themes that will deeply touch anyone on a spiritual journey no matter what their particular denomination or faith. "God's Army" is about Mormon missionaries in Los Angeles, and reflects Dutcher's personal experience as a missionary in southern Mexico and has a wide range of emotions. It will make you roar with laughter, or cry with the beauty and tragedy of other scenes, and eventually will encourage you to reflect on the state of your own soul. Dutcher doesn't make one shot viewing movies. His films stick to your ribs like a good meal and stay inside your head. Don't rent them, buy them. You'll be watching them for many years to come, again and again.
"God's Army" cost $300,000 and was filmed in 18 days, incredible by Hollywood standards. The script is a marvel, and makes the characters come alive. Also a superb actor, Dutcher stars as Elder "Pops" Dalton, and as Brandon Allen, the new missionary with a troubled past, Matthew Brown, with his expressive, handsome face, gives an exquisite performance. The entire cast is good, and includes DeSean Terry, marvelous as Elder Banks, John Pentecost, Jacque Gray and Michael Buster. The extras in this terrific 2 disc set are voluminous, and include 2 audio commentaries on the 1st disc, and deleted scenes, outtakes (the ocean baptism outtakes are hilarious), a "making of" featurette, and more on the 2nd disc. It even includes 7 frames of the original film in a little clear baggie, as a nice souvenir.
In one choice scene, Elder Banks says to Elder Allen: "Sometimes I think God does it on purpose...He gives you 100 reasons to believe, and then He just drops one or two for you not to believe, so that you can choose to see if you really want to believe." Few films have depicted the struggle of faith as well as "God's Army."
Dutcher followed this film with the award winning "Brigham City," a crime drama with a spiritual core that also stars Dutcher and Brown. It's a very special film and another big favorite of mine, and then he made "States of Grace," which is somewhat of a sequel to "God's Army," and not to be missed. I love Richard Dutcher. I love his talent, his heart, and his faith (since this film was made he has left the LDS church, as stated on his web site over "theological differences"). I think he'll go down in filmmaking history as one of the greats.
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