Arreat Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20030611/en_afp/egypt_us_cinema_matrix_030611170319 Ouch, thats gotta hurt. Anyone here live in egypt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 WTF?! Thats pretty stupid. i pity those who live in Egypt..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_yomama Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Originally posted by ZBomber WTF?! Thats pretty stupid. i pity those who live in Egypt..... I second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reborn Outcast Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Well at least they can appeal... and they won the right to show the orignal Matrix by appealing. So they have a chance at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Man, I believe in God and that God created this world, but I still watched/loved Reloaded! Hey Egypt, IT'S A FREAKING MOVIE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-Liell Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 I second that Obi, I am a super strong Catholic and I still watch it, its not real life hence the Wachowski brothers MADE IT UP! Its just pretend! I mean why not ban Jurassic Park because according to the bible there were no dinosaurs! ITS JUST MAKE BELEIVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_yomama Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Originally posted by Matt-Liell I second that Obi, I am a super strong Catholic and I still watch it, its not real life hence the Wachowski brothers MADE IT UP! Its just pretend! I mean why not ban Jurassic Park because according to the bible there were no dinosaurs! ITS JUST MAKE BELEIVE! I third that statement, except for the part that I am a Lutheran. You can watch it just as a movie and as a Christian knowing what is right from wrong. Same thing with Harry Potter. Just because it has wizardry in it doesn't mean that it will damn you to hell, but as long as you read it as a book and not start some cult ... you're fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
•-BLaCKouT-• Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 I despair. I really do. Like you've all said, it's just a film. A friend of mine has Egyptian parents who moved to the Netherlands in the 1980's because of the way things are over there. Still, I suppose it works for some people, and lord knows 'Western Civilisation' is far from perfect, buy hey. We can only hope they'll revoke the ban. B. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_yomama Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 They must be dying over there without the Matrix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Originally posted by neo262 They must be dying over there without the Matrix! I know I would be...... *is glad he does not live in Egypt* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_yomama Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Same here, brotha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HertogJan Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 AAAAARGH!!! Why do all countries (except mine, hehe) have to whine so much about all those small things... You can't say **** on television, you can't have a movie with some elements of the creation of men, you can't have beer when you're not 21 :rolleyes: Where's this world going to, ppl seriously gotta relax I think it would be a better world if ppl wouldn't be so easily offended, especially when talking about religion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
•-BLaCKouT-• Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Originally posted by HertogJan it would be a better world if ppl wouldn't be so easily offended, especially when talking about religion! Amen to that. (no pun intended, honestly) I think we all know that it's not going to happen though. B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hekx Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Poor Eygptians. May Agent Smith have mercy on their souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breton Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 It is sad that people ban something just because it does not follow the national religious beliefs. People are just way too touchy about religion. Myself, I dislike all forms of public religion. IMO, religion clouds judgement and kills logic. For instance, those really-extremist christians who wants to ban things such as Pokemon, Harry Potter and D&D because it leads to occult, dark magic and dealings with the devil and the dark arts. Of course, I can't believe it is many that supports this, for instance. Yet, religious people tends to base their whole knowledge on a fictional book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_yomama Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 The governments these days are rather strict... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 i think there is an underlying factor. they said the issues of it questioning life might be one(questioning existence that much is one of the signs of suicidal depression) just a thought. also it has more of a old world christian kind of theme behind the whole belief of how the "world" was made and how "man" was made. egypt is mainly protestant christian and islamic. i believe they are mostly protestant christian and the muslims are shiite(i believe that's what they are, though i can't remember for sure). i think it's more of the questioning the whole belief structure. the southern baptists here in texas are telling church members to not allow their children to see the movie and for the adults to not see it aswell because it "deforms" their belief system and brainwashes children into sacreligious tendencies. i believe there are also many other churches not wanting members to see it along with bruce almighty. it seems to be more of the old world christians that are banning it. they have even protested to get the movie actually banned in texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Torque Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Originally posted by neo262 I third that statement, except for the part that I am a Lutheran. You can watch it just as a movie and as a Christian knowing what is right from wrong. Same thing with Harry Potter. Just because it has wizardry in it doesn't mean that it will damn you to hell, but as long as you read it as a book and not start some cult ... you're fine. Wow, Im a Lutheren too:) , thats kind of cool to know that there is a Lutheren here;) . Yeah and movies like Spider Man, thats science fiction, because his mutation defies the law of science:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_yomama Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Lutherans rule!! *gives high five to Father Torque* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Originally posted by neo262 Lutherans rule!! *gives high five to Father Torque* please refrain from spamming in a somewhat serious type of topic. anyways you probably shouldn't complain I'm sure they have a better reason that whats being told.the egyptian government isn't some religion bound system that relies on the "words" of god to guide their society. they are a rather intelligent group. this reminds me of the american government banning some anime shows just because some epileptics saw it and had seizures. just give it a warning label and say if you have a history of seizures don't watch this show. simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_yomama Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 I was just surprised there was another Lutheran around here, that's all, InsaneSith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Originally posted by neo262 I was just surprised there was another Lutheran around here, that's all, InsaneSith. just keep it to PM's please. also i used to be a lutheran. but then i kind of got phreak out. most christians here are homophobic, kill anyone non christian, gunbearing rednecks. also i kind of noticed most of the bible is nothing but smiting. i got no qualm with people and their beliefs, just don't kill me or try to convert me,atleast not while i'm watching my afterschool movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadDoofer Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 I'm surprised Bruce Almighty would get a ban appeal, it had a good message overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_yomama Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Originally posted by InsaneSith just keep it to PM's please. also i used to be a lutheran. but then i kind of got phreak out. most christians here are homophobic, kill anyone non christian, gunbearing rednecks. also i kind of noticed most of the bible is nothing but smiting. i got no qualm with people and their beliefs, just don't kill me or try to convert me,atleast not while i'm watching my afterschool movie. I'm sorry if I offended you, InsaneSith. My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Torque Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Originally posted by TheMadDoofer I'm surprised Bruce Almighty would get a ban appeal, it had a good message overall. No it had a bad message, even though its a good movie they are putting a face on God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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