Abstain From ALL Appearance Of Evil
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I decided to post one more time on the subject on fantasy books. I got a lot of feedback on a few subjects in particular that I’m going to touch base on. If you are going to reply to this post, please do NOT skim it. READ it. Don’t read one part and then comment on it. You have to read it in whole, or you’re taking it out of context.
Remark: The allegorical side and the battles between the forces of good and evil (good always triumphing and evil being put in a negative light) in Lord of the Rings or the Chronicles of Narnia justify reading them.
Remark #2: “the makers of Dungeons and Dragons did NOT adopt the single most important aspect of Tolkien’s world which is the God figure and the power he gives his angels.”
REFUTED BY TOLKIEN HIMSELF:
In his last interview in 1971, Tolkien stated that he did not intend The Lord of the Rings as a Christian allegory and that Christ is not depicted in his fantasy novels. When asked about the efforts of the trilogy’s hero, Frodo, to struggle on and destroy the ring, Tolkien said, “But that seems I suppose more like an allegory of the human race. I’ve always been impressed that we’re here surviving because of the indomitable courage of quite small people against impossible odds: jungles, volcanoes, wild beasts… they struggle on, almost blindly in a way” (Interview by Dennis Gerrolt; it was first broadcast in January 1971 on BBC Radio 4 program “Now Read On”). That doesn’t sound like the gospel to me. When Gerrolt asked Tolkien, “Is the book to be considered as an allegory?” the author replied, “No. I dislike allegory whenever I smell it.”Thus, the author of The Lord of the Rings denied the very thing that some Christians today are claiming, that these fantasies are an allegory of Christ’s victory over the devil.
The basis of Tolkien’s world was NOT of God. He didn’t intend it to have anything to do with Christianity. It’s right there in his own words. Besides the fact, do we realize the it’s called the Lord of the Rings, and if you are going to view this has Christ triumphing over Satan, than you should call it Satan Of The Sin. Can you imagine your friend saying, “What book you reading?” and as a Christian replying, “Satan of the Sin. It’s a fiction book.”
Like Tolkien, though, Lewis did not accept the Bible as the infallible Word of God and he picked and chose what he would believe about the New Testament apostolic faith, rejecting such things as the substitutionary blood atonement of Christ. And like Tolkien, C.S. Lewis loved at least some things about Catholicism. He believed in purgatory, confessed his sins to a priest, and had the last rites performed by a Catholic priest (C.S. Lewis: A Biography, pp. 198, 301).
Remark: I would caution you to be careful not to make major decisions off of one article.
My Answer: From a lot of the replies I received on my previous post in regards to the article I thinked a great many of you must have just skimmed it. First, it was written by a man, not a woman. I don’t think he was exaggerating, and he is just a man. Do you all expect someone perfect and faultless? Did you even give it a seconds thought before getting defensive about it? The fact that he is a male does give him more credit in the area of being emotional as men aren’t known to be run by their emotions as women are. Secondly, I linked TWO articles by TWO different people. I wasn’t relying on a single person.
I decided to link other articles I found with similar info. Please do not read this without your parents’ permission. Some are quite disturbing: Tolkien & The Lord of the Rings, Beware Of Narnia, Harry Potter & The Chronicles Of Narnia, Safe Read Or Wrong Message To Our Children?, Spiritually Childproofing Your Home, America – Blinded by Sin and Saturated with Iniquity!, Former Witch Looks At The Chronicles Of Narnia, Narnia, Satanism, Disney, “Narnia” and “Lord of the Rings” leading into witchcraft and satanism…”, Trouble In Narnia, What’s Wrong With Harry Potter?, and What Does The Bible Say About Witchcraft.
Remark: I am a mom to one of your faithful readers. She sent me this and asked me to look at your source for her. I did, and was appalled. I skimmed the article you quoted and was surprised you took this as a credible source. Bush bashing and Focus on the Family slamming was too much for me. I found the site to be just downright scary! I would suggest that you continue your research, listen to the Lord and your parents and be very careful who you rely on and quote. And just for the record, I am not a LOTR or Narnia fan, just a concerned Christian mom.
My Answer:
I know you mentioned about listening to my parents in your comment. I wondered if you read what Mother Dear commented a little ways above yours. She was sure to mention that she does know what I blog and proof-reads everything before hand. She also reads comments I post on posts like this one.
Remark: I wondered when reading it (your post) was if you believe that there is absolutely no value to be found in non-Christian stories such as Greek myths or legends.
My Answer: Greek mythology and other like stories were written by very sinful, perverted people. Besides being “educated” what real value, in terms of man’s purpose in life, are they?
Remark: I thought about your point about the satyrs and fauns and all that was interesting, and I admit I’ve never thought of that before. But I always just thought that those creatures resembled beasts and humans both, but were not actually a genetic mixture of them. They all come from Greek myths, and I don’t think the Greeks believed that these creatures were from a union of man and beast.
Remark #2: Furthermore, can someone be blamed for an evil use of their product that they never intended?
My Answer: As I said above Greeks were a very sinful, vulgar, and twisted people just as the Romans were in regards to what was pure and holy. I looked up a few mythological creatures on wikipedia and it is just disgusting. Only with your parents’ permission, read this: Tumnus & Pan. I don’t know or think Lewis (or Tolkien) meant for anything in his books to be evil or represent such perverted creatures, but does that make it so? If someone believes walking around naked is ok, does make it sp? How about if half the population did? Then does it? No. We must rely on the Word for this guidance.
Remark: The difference between Rowling and Lewis and Tolkien is this: Rowling’s magic is true wichcraft, being practiced in the current world. Tolkien and Lewis’s magic is spiritual power, rather than witchcraft.
Remark #2: Stories and “fables” can be beautiful ways of conveying things that are good and right. Jesus used parables over and over again. Just because they were literally “true” didn’t mean that they didn’t show truth. They’re healthy for us; they help us grow closer to Christ. He wasn’t wasting his time telling tales when he could have been evangelizing. He was using them to evangelize.
Now, stories may not be healthy for someone who constantly uses fantasy as an anti-depressant to escape from the real world, just as reading about “magic” may not be healthy for someone who used to be involved in witchcraft. Anything can be twisted and used for evil.
You know, God didn’t create talking vegetables. Does that mean that Veggie Tales is an abomination? Bob and Larry may be un-real, but the biblical messages they share with kids are not.
My Answer: The Bible is coming to life here and now in our world. 2 Timothy 4:4-5 speaks that about this exactly.
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.“
In writing my LOTR post and finding this verse I was utterly flabbergasted. A lot of people, Christian or not, do not endure the teaching of doctrine. Whether it’s in a “feel good” translation of the Bible or “being acceptable of all religions”, “No one is to be put down, and everyone is “teachers” and they are all turning to fables.” Look up the word FABLE in the Dictionary. Within the past several years there have been MANY books re-popularized and published like LOTR, CON, and Harry Potter, and Veggies Tales, which are all fables. The Bible says, right there, that they will turn away from TRUTH and shall be turned to fables. That right there is why I think that such stories are unnecessary, allegory or not. They are not THE truth.
I don’t know about you, but because my mom is constant contact with TOS and Home Where They Belong we are always in the know of what’s going on in the world in what’s being taught in the government, schools, and churches, and this just amazes me that I found this verse NOW.
I believe God can use ANYTHING for his glory. Anything. He can even use HP … someone might watch it, see the evil, and get saved, but is HP good? NO. We recently found a guy who has an entire site devoted to finding God in movies. ANY movie… Horror, comedies, action, etc and he does, but does that mean that it’s ok for us to watch because “God’s in it”? No. Same with the others. Just because Lewis was a Christian and wrote CON as an allegory doesn’t mean that it was God’s perfect will. Lewis could not have foreseen what type of affect his books would cause, and maybe if he were still alive he’d regret writing them.
I don’t support Veggies Tales or agree with the silly ways they teach the Bible.
Remark: And it’s not that we are supposed to take LOTR as a spiritual book…it’s not. It’s just supposed to be read as a fun enjoyment, not anything of spiritual context.
My Answer: I was under the impression that everything we do, think, or read is to be for the glory of God. That we are to bring every thought captive to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). We are not on this earth for our enjoyment. If that we were so we wouldn’t need the Bible to guard and guide against our human desires and wants. That is exactly what I’m talking about with this whole fantasy thing. It’s not real. It’s just for our pleasure and delight.
Besides 1 Corinthinans 10:23 states that as Christians, saved by Grace, “All things are lawful for me“. However that does NOT mean that “all things edify.” We have to make sure that reading these types of books are edifying.
Remark: “to make the generalization that fantasy containing magic is unhealthy is something that doesn’t make sense, even in light of this former witch’s opinions. The definition of “occult” is something relating to, involving, or characteristic of magic, witchcraft or supernatural phenomena. One could easily say that the miracles worked by the apostles, being supernatural phenomenons, were occultish.
My Answer: I do understand, completely, what you’re saying about it could be conceived as the apostles works being occultish, but we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that the works and miracles the apostles did were of Christ. We do not have that same guarantee for any of fantasy/magic tales. The Bible says to abstain from ANY appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:21-23), and because books like LOTR, CON, and Harry Potter have some kind of witchcraft, good or evil, they don’t help me as a Christian to avoid all appearance of evil (even if they are good). That is the main factor for giving up LOTR and CON. I see now how much unGodly stuff allowed in my life in doing any fantasy….
Remark: I do have to disagree strongly when you say Tolkien didn’t make an impact for Christ. I think he most certainly did. I have heard so many stories of people who found Christ through LOTR–and even more through Narnia and the non-fiction writing of C.S. Lewis–and we know Tolkien was the one who led Lewis to the Lord. In that aspect alone I think Tolkien made PROFOUND impact for Christ–and I know in my life alone, his writings and more particularry Lewis’ have influenced and changed my Christian walk.
My Answer: I believe you when you say that many have come to Christ through LOTR and CON, but if someone goes and watches Harry Potter, sees the evil, and searches and finds God. Does that make Harry Potter something great? God can use ANYTHING for His glory. He is the Almighty Creator, but it doesn’t mean it’s good. I could slant that argument on just about anything.
Remark: I have been thinking about this for a LONG time but didn’t tell anyone because I hate having to be different from everybody else all the time.
My Answer: It is hard. It’s hard being the opposing opinion most of the time, but Jesus did not say we’d have an easy life. He assures us in John 16:33 they can be of good cheer because “I have overcome the world.” Thank you Jesus for continuing to guard and guide me. To always be faithful, even when I feel like I’m the only one standing. Thank you for being my Protector and Comforter.
Food For Thought:
“because we are made in the image of God, humans, saved or not, rejoice in parallels like good triumphing over evil, justice, the true meaning of love, etc. which we can find everywhere, Star Wars as well as LOTR. But that doesn’t mean that it glorifies God.”
“I have been curious about how reading about witches and magic and stuff like this can be pleasing to our Holy God.”
1 Thessalonians 5:21-23
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Other reads:
Forbidden Love: What Lines Does Our Faith Not Cross?
A Christian View of World of Warcraft
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Posted By Miss Jocelyn Tzahala on May 28, 2008 | Category: Editorals, Reviews, The Scriptures
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That’s a lot of information to process. You sure got a lot of comments on that last article. We certainly do need balance in this world. I know people who take that verse, ‘Abstain from all appearances of evil’ and have gotten rid of their TV’s and refuse to attend the movie theater. Yet, others refuse to speak to family members because of their continuing to have a TV or interest in books such as those. I have no doubt that my current study on these characters, at The HomeSpun Life, will prove to be rather informative. Not many people would take the time to dig deeper into scripture and pray for guidance in matters of entertainment and literature.
Where did you find the first blockquote about Tolkien’s comment refuting God?
I look forward to reading the responses to this one Miss J.
We do need to balance the world and it’s hard, especially if we aren’t spiritually mature or guided by the Godly authorities God put over us. In my case my parents.
I definitely don’t think that not doing something, like not watching TV, should divide any families, but it should have some affect on the relationship.
The source is here: http://wayoflife.org/fbns/tolkien-lordoftherings.html
Your answered all the remarks very well and supported your views wonderfully! When I read some of the comments I was stunned to hear people say that LOTR was a Christian allegory! This has really opened my eyes to some things that I’ve allowed into my life and into my reading/viewing habits simply because its good classic reading or because “it has a good meaning”. I’m gonna start screening my reading material more carefully now often. This post is much needed and I know your gonna receive opposition for this but I’m glad that someone finally wrote a well written article on this with lots of information and not just ideas and a few quotes! Thanks again.
Sydney
Okay, allow me to agree and state an opinion…
I completely agree with the Veggie Tales statement you made. They were okay when they started, but then Warner Brothers (WB) bought them. Now they’re just kind of lame…
But another thing I think that you have to put into perspective is this…
The world was completely different 50 years ago when Tolkien and Lewis wrote these books. And I have proof.
In the Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia, they use the old term for donkey, in the proper context.
So naturally, if they use the a word that was okay then, but now is considered swearing, then how different would other things be back then that have changed now?
Perhaps Tolkien wrote things in his book, completely unaware that today, they can be viewed in the wrong way.
Just some food for thought. No criticism, though. I’m really glad that you’ve taken the time to study and observe what you’re saying, instead of just randomly throwing stuff together.
~Nick
Wow…that is really a headfull of info there! I can say one thing at least…..Jocelyn I am very proud of you! It’s difficult to admit when you have been mislead and following down a path you later realize was not likely the best thing for you. I was actually very suprized at how much you loved LOTR to begin with. Don’t get me wrong I wasn’t against it.
I so appreciate your openess and sweet spirit to respond so gently. One thing Sislisa said is so important. As Christians I do believe that we need to be careful not to exclude family or even friends if they choose to continue to watch things that don’t ness. glorify God..IE LOTR, CON. If we do then how can God use us to witness or be a light to them. Thank you for sharing all this info; I have been very interested in this esp since I know your previous love for it…That shows me that just because we really like or enjoy something and don’t feel like it is sin….that doesn’t ness mean it is good for us! Thanks for backing up your thoughts with scripture!
I love u bunches,
Aunt Jen
Wonderful post. However, there are some things I want to point out to you that you may want to consider.
First of all, I want to mention the first quote from Tolkien in which he denied that LOTR is an allegory. I want to bring to your attention that he said it was not an allegory of Christ, but he did not say that he intended it to have nothing to do with Christianity. On the contrary, Tolkien said himself that God gave him the inspiration for the story. I read the quote and did not come away with the impression that Tolkien was saying that his novels had nothing to do with Christianity. He merely said that the suffering in the story did not represent the suffering of Christ (or Christ’s victory over the Devil), and he said that he did not like allegories. The reason he disliked allegories was because the allegories of his day were dry, lifeless copies, which left the reader bored and willing to reject the allegory along with the original source. I read this information in a book about Tolkien and his work, the title of which evades my memory at the moment, but as soon as I am done commenting I will see if I can find the title.
Secondly, I felt the meaning of the remark you quoted from a mom of one of your readers was taken wrongly. I read her original comment and agreed with her wholeheartedly. I also was rather appalled by the sources. Not neccessarily because of the subjects covered, but because the logic and reasoning in the articles were so bad! The conclusions they came to were miles away from the facts they started with! The articles had little evidence, and most of what they said was their own opinion. I want to join the aforementioned concerned mom in warning you against listening to people who have such bad arguments. I feel that if Christians get in the habit of listening to people with bad arguments, they will more easily be lead astray. I also think that when we start quoting unreliable sources, it makes us as Christians look bad. We want to make sure we are using all information correctly, not just God’s Word.
This post has so much in it that I want to discuss! However, my time is running out, and I want to think more on what you have said before I say any more. I will have to comment again on this post another time. Your thoughts have inspired me to think more on these issues, and I will try hard to treat the subject fairly. Please know that I have great respect for you and the impact you are having on homeschooling bloggers. Keep up the good work!
Cherise, the Poetic Maiden
Well…
You did your research. And with the veggietales… the old ones WERE better. (Yes, I might refer to Nick’s comment sometimes…)
I applaud you for standing up for what you believe. It’s hard to do that sometimes. :D
Keep on blogging what you feel is right, but be open to other opinions and ideas. ;)
May God bless you in all that you do.
You are a very good, kind, sweet and Godly blogger.
As for changing the meaning of that verse… I have to look up a few scriptures to back it up.
In Christ,
Emily
I think you made some excellent points on the fantasy post, but I think when it all comes down to it, because our world has changed so much for the bad than good, that we do have to question “is this glorifying to Christ and does it avoid all appearance of evil?”.
If the guy had written the article in a very eloquent way, with all his fact completely straight, I don’t believe it would have made a difference. People would still say it’s not sinful and would defend it because they want to and they want to and they want to. Remember all things ARE lawful for us because we are saved by grace, but that doesn’t mean it’s EDIFYING! It’s a matter of the heart. I am finding that a lot of people don’t want to put their flesh on the cross so they justify it by other means.
I understand what you said about the soldierservant’s site being poorly written. That’s the site the mom was talking about, not THE Former’ Witch’s site. I assume you know that. ;) This is his site: http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org/ I know I sometimes write things very poorly but I don’t think you should dismiss something just for that fact. Without my mom’s editing help (haha) there’d be quite a few missing words in all of my posts. When my mom read the articles to me at first I was really defensive and mad. “*huffs* How dare he! He has NO idea what he’s talking about!!!!!” but after I really pondered it, I realized that “yeah maybe it’s not as evil as he says but is it glorifying God? Does it really further me in my walk?” And that post was my conclusion to the matter. :)
And, that the “concerned mom” said she only skimmed the article so she really couldn’t be appalled at something she didn’t read. Right afterwards she says something about the “bush-bashing and FOTF slamming”. I would assume she supports them and that’s why she was appalled. She also wasn’t being honest about “not a LOTR or Narnia fan” because though she left no blog address I know who’s mom she is and her daughter is all into CON. I didn’t appreciate that.
Besides just because it was written poorly does that disqualify the facts and the reasoning? NO.
Whether the article was written poorly or not, if a witch, an adult with understanding of the craft, who was deep into witchcraft, can look at LOTR and CON and see witchcraft in it, whether Tolkien or Lewis meant for it to be or not, shouldn’t we question it? I don’t think one day he decided that he wanted to bash Tolkien and Lewis and decided to write the article. I think that he did share what the Lord had convicted him of and shared it with the experience of being a former witch.
I honestly didn’t expect everyone to agree with me, and that’s ok. I can see where people might think I’m a bit… CRAZY!!!!!!!!!….because that’s what I would have thought about this (say if you had posted it) only a month ago. :)
However, I’m responsible for me and when I get to God’s throne I won’t answer for you or anyone else. Just me so I must do what the Lord leads me to and what will please and glorify Him in my life. :)
Blessings!
MJ
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Wow….I’m really proud of you Joc for listening to what The Spirit of God is telling you, and for being a “voice” in the wilderness. I truly enjoy reading your posts.
It’s not always easy to express our new found standards. God has always had His standard, and Christians have had those standards watered down in this world. Most families have two-three televisions in their home, but I believe if Jesus were here today He wouldn’t even own one. During His time He didn’t even have a house. “He had no place to lay his head” When I decided to homeschool it wasn’t well received by ‘Christians’ in my area. We made our decision and respectfully informed our closest friends and our Pastor. We didn’t elaborate on why in this case, because it tends to be misunderstood no matter how clearly we explain it. Over time they have come to accept our decision and we no longer talk about it, unless they ask first. We still have our friendships, and we agree to disagree.
I fully respect your decision Miss Jocelyn. Your public confession in regards to your site and final post at One Blog To Rule Them All was well done. I would close comments on that post at One Blog though. It could bring in additional comments that may discourage you.
((hugs))
Hi Jocelyn,
I am really encouraged by your standing up for what you believe in. That is really something! I know that you have heard this in many comments already, but here it is again. It takes a lot of courage, and a great love to give something up for someone. It is evident that you have a great love for your Lord, and are willing to give up something that was dear to you, to please Him. In these posts, that is what I have been admiring.
About the actual content, however, I must say that I am confused. Not by anything that you have said, just by the whole subject in general. I do feel like defending the Lord of the Rings, and the Chronicles of Narnia. That desire to defend them, though, bothers me. :)
I have been pondering this myself, since you brought it up, and so I dont’ know where I stand exactly. If you have wondered why I haven’t commented on these posts, that is why.
Love
Eyebright
Thank you for sharing the link. Great job! I am proud to be your friend. Bravo!
Tolkien’s Virtual World is said to be the World of Warcraft biggest competition. It looks just like World of Warcraft! See http://www.turbine.com/
See http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/sep2007/id20070928_550277.htm
“In the game, players create avatars based on characters from the books—hobbits or orcs, for instance—to pursue quests and battle monsters in an expansive virtual world closely based on the tales’ locations and events.”
I have had to answer many, many questions like this is the last 20 years. I can’t imagine answering them at your age. God bless you Jocelyn. God has something special He is preparing you for.
You are in my prayers.
I second or third or fourth or whatever motion it is on!!
Very proud of all of the research you have done on this. No one can say that you are taking this lightly and rashly.
You are a beacon, my dear.
I love you!
Excellent!
Love, Mom
Thank you for sharing! I’ve often felt rather ‘crazy’ in new found convictions…but the fire from the Lord is incredible and HE alone provides the resources to instill HIS ways in your heart. My main conviction in this season of my life is LESS computer time and more mommy – daughter and wife – husband time.
I’ll confess that as a mom of daughters, I have NOT allowed them to read blogs for the mere exposure to these areas that we have never allowed into our home. Call me over protective at times, but I have enough of the enemy to battle without adding more to the battlefield! hehe!
May your spirit be filled with renewal as you step forward to glorify HIM in ALL that you do.
~Mrs. W.
I thought I would offer a well-written thorough article from a different perspective. It is long, but well worth the time to read it. The “Seven “Hedges”" section is especially enlightening. It does not discount the concerns people have regarding biblical injunctions to right behavior. I hope you take the time to read it.
The article title is: “Harry Potter vs. Gandalf
An in-depth analysis of the literary use of magic in the works of J. K. Rowling, J. R. R. Tolkien, and C. S. Lewis” and the link is: http://www.decentfilms.com/sections/articles/magic.html
Warmly,
Mrs. Kessler
Great blog! I agree completly! You go, sister!!
:)
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*Nichole
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If you do not mind me asking, why do you disagree with Veggie Tales? Sure it is “silly”, but how does that make it wrong? Is it not “for the glory of God”? I’ve always found it to be a good tool, and have been wanting to buy a set for my friend’s son.
My friend never went to church, and does not talk about God to her children but her son, 3, out of the blue will start talking about “his best friend Jesus in heaven” and all the wonderful things he did and does (and the “talks” he has with Him in his dreams), and how much he loves Him, and that He wants to know more! She believes in Jesus, but is confused (because of people telling her false things about God, she is having a hard time figuring out the true from false and man made). She is very open to learning more and very much wants to, and she certainly does not want to deny her son what he is asking, but she doesn’t want to teach him the lies she was taught because she is still learning what they are.
So what I’ve been planning to do is to get him and his siblings bibles and a few Veggie Tales videos, but if there is something wrong with them that I am missing (after all, it’s been quite a while since I watched them myself!) I do not want to send them and be more harm then good. If you do not recommend Veggie Tales, what do you recommend for a child who cannot yet read and who’s parent does not have knowledge about God and his teachings?
Thank you,
Alexandra
Miss Jocelyn's Reply:
March 20th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I don’t agree with all the silliness and the way they portray the Bible stories. The only thing I can, at this moment, remember there being anything wrong is for a Shakespearean play they had Mr. Lunt play a woman… making it a joke saying “we’re gonna get letters about this”. I didn’t think that was funny and went against the Bible/cross-dressing. Since then they’ve sold out to a large, secular company, and no longer talk directly about God or the Bible.
We have enjoyed watching the Nest Family Entertainment http://www.nestfamily.com although they don’t get every story right on either, but it has given us an opportunity to share and explain further into the Word. I’m not if I know of any others at the moment, but if I do I will let you know.