Should Christians Watch Horror Movies? | Faith vs. Culture - September 25, 2023

[@janeghrist1180]

The horror movies are evil. We should not support or expose ourselves to that.

[@francinejohnson5590]

The word of God says "I will set no wicked thing before my eyes" psalm

[@cshell64]

Good word. ✝️🕊

[@DragonflyandTheWolf]

We already see wicked things on the news every day. You can't blind yourself to wickedness when we live in a world filled with selfish people who hurt others.

[@dayday8332]

In my opinion they shouldn’t. Horror movies fill your mind with darkness. It’s hard to focus on being uplifting if you are letting that stuff in.

[@BillBiggs1]

I just use psalm 101 as my standard” I will set no wicked thing before my eyes”

[@JesusLordofmylife]

As for me, I avoid all horror movies, anything with lewdness or cussing fowl language, I don't want it in my spirit! I just feed my spirit with Christian ministry teaching or talk all day and night. I SLEEP with the bible audio every single night all night long! I just want to hear from God and go in the rapture. Those horror movies have nothing about salvation!!

[@canadiankewldude]

They are deliberately designed to Desensitize the public.

[@TearDownThisWall]

The word "rapture" does not appear anywhere in the Bible, and was never used until the 19th century.

[@GauguaUvaiva]

I don't want to listen to foul language or what they call adult entertainment. I believe that sex out of marriage is not what God is pleased with. I believe that nudity and sexual material is not appropriate.

[@PLEBEJones]

Jesús said it's not what goes into the body, but what goes out. Correct?

[@PLEBEJones]

Jesús said it's not what goes into the body, but what goes out. Correct?

[@trustinJesus_only-_]

This is a hard NO!!!! I once had a movie at my house that was like the exorcist but a cop thriller and I only watched a few minutes of it before turning it off. I had nightmares even though I didn't get to the scary parts. I threw it and this "Halloween decor" skull that I had into the trash. That stuff truly has evil in it. We are called to seek the heavenly things above, not the devil or things below....💜

[@jeffrjohnson220]

We live 95% of our lives at the subconscious level. The content in these movies gets imbedded deep into our subconscious. The fact that we are even debating this shows how lukewarm we have become…

[@emanuela4]

Yea, right, I couldn't agree more, @jeffrjohnson7829

[@SoferiaNebruin]

I agree 100%. Why does this even need to be debated at this point? Except that people really need to be educated how the mind works and how the programmers control them not only through blatant images and sound, but even more so through subliminal images and sound.

[@traingirl1843]

Exactly Jeff

[@machinist1176]

We live a horror movie every day in this country. Gets worse every day.

[@BillBiggs1]

That’s no way to talk about New York

[@cshell64]

You are right. God save us! ✝️ 🌎🙏

[@DragonflyandTheWolf]

That's why I laugh at this even being a question. The real world is so much worse. Might as well enjoy a fake fictional movie.

[@drifter2805]

We are to protect our minds

[@cshell64]

Yes! And protect the minds of children!

[@traingirl1843]

Definitely stay well AWAY from awful horror films. They're NOT good for you or anyone

[@dianebarr943]

No horror movies. Invites the enemy into the mind

[@danmiller4725]

As a kid we loved scary movies like TheBlob and Creature from the Black Lagoon. As I got older the movies got more realistic and I was disgusted by Halloween and others. I stopped. It had nothing to do with being a Christian.

[@canadiankewldude]

*_God Bless_*

[@Thomasbj1996]

Exactly!!!! We so enjoyed those movies as kids. However, as a strong believing adult, I cringe at the thought of these movies, especially demonic/possessing movies.

[@nevadacario2000]

I agree

[@GauguaUvaiva]

My brothers and I watched Godzella. We had popcorn and did a lot of laughing, and I was a little scared. Those creepy shows are not for me even before I became a Christian.

[@fayedawnmangumrowley8819]

Absolutely Christians or not we should not fill our heads with that stuff ...👹😱

[@canadiankewldude]

They are deliberately designed to Desensitize the public.

[@canadiankewldude]

*_Psa 101:3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me._* *_- KJB_*

[@TearDownThisWall]

Was the psalmist talking about make believe movies or real wickedness?

[@canadiankewldude]

@@TearDownThisWall Many have been desensitised by such movies. Look at the violence in the West compared to 70 years ago.

[@TearDownThisWall]

@@canadiankewldude The violence in the west has virtually nothing to do with horror movies, and everything to do with abandoning belief and trust in God.

[@SoferiaNebruin]

@@canadiankewldude I once did a study observing children on the playground. Their violent acts (there were many) were directly a result of viewing tv programs. This was many years ago. I don't think I want to see what they enact these days. I stopped watching even television in 2007, but it sounds like children are being exposed to anything and everything today. Very sad. They lose their sweet innocence.

[@canadiankewldude]

@@SoferiaNebruin Such a sad state of affairs these days with the most vulnerable of our society. God Bless you for sharing.

[@SunnySydeUp]

No. We are to think on wholesome things. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭

[@cshell64]

Amen. ✝️🕊

[@MarikaLuna-s3h]

AMEN

[@rhondareed3002]

I love that verse. Amen 🙏🏼☺️♥️

[@pkcarv-cx7pr]

Amen we need to always be on the side of the Lord and follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit in these matters.

[@alicemattsen2208]

My question is, Why would they want to?

[@victoriawilliams3119]

I used to love watching scary movies. But lately, as we are experiencing the invasion of evil, scary movies are too close to our reality and I can't watch them. I was surprised at this.

[@LexRex717]

Christians should NOT watch horror movies. It glorifies evil and demonic forces. Here is a verse to prove it: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8

[@paulasolomon8933]

All three of you gentlemen are hitting truth on this program SPOT ON!! KEEP IT UP!! PRAISE GOD!! AMEN!! Thank you for having a video talking about this most IMPORTANT topic for Christians.

[@MarikaLuna-s3h]

AMEN.

[@chezhaataja]

Well honestly when i decided to fully surrender and follow Jesus i knew i had to clean up my life and repent and go home and clean house. I burned all the evil stuff that was at home just like they did in the book of Acts. I anointed my home with oil with a prayer of faith and it wasnt long later when my 9yr old had a vision of Heaven and a few other angel encounters she had. Those videos are on my channel. It just all increased our faith in God. Glory to God! ❤

[@diannenorrbom9218]

They are worse now. I say no

[@theamazingchannel470]

As the head of household, I made the decision that it was OK to watch Wandavision when it came out, as the whole family enjoyed Marvel movies. I figured she's comic-booky enough to dilute the witchcraftiness of her character. However, towards the end, the series got very deep and heavy into occultism, very unexpectedly. Later that week in prayer meetings with the Lord, He gave my wife a vision: a witch's hand on tv suddenly reached out from the screen and into our living room. I understood the Lord was revealing we had opened a door to the enemy in our home by means of watching that series. We had to repent and pray for God to close that spiritual door.

[@lindahitchcock7112]

I like this faith vs culture clip. What a brilliant idea to make people think Great job CBN!

[@MarikaLuna-s3h]

I agree. Thanks this channel for bring up this topic .

[@Psalmnine]

When it comes to supporting and defending demonic entertainment, it is NEVER about personal convictions it's about your personal relationship with God. Before you were saved you had both feet in the world, now "discerning" Christians who stand for/ defend/ cry about personal freedoms, and walk with one foot in the world and one foot in the kingdom -- you very well known what God will do with those "Christians." Being a Christian versus being a follower of Christ is a whole different story. "But all my christian friends watch/ do/ participate in/ are okay with ___" ....... You can get away with a whole lot in the name of Jesus that you CANNOT get away with in the Holy Spirit. You need to discipline yourself to "discern" just what the Bible says "no" about and that's how we're called to live. If it's not easy for you to give up horror movies and destructive media/ forms of entertainment, how hard do you think it would be to TRULY deny yourself, pick up your cross and bear it daily in order to follow Christ who bore the weight of the sins of the world for you and me and all those Hollyweird producers? It must've been very hard for Him to do that, in fact the Bible tells us how hard His sacrifice was when He was on His knees in the garden of Gethsemane praying to our Father God. But you can't give up horror movies for a higher calling 😭..... Who said the Christian walk was easy?

[@clinton65565]

No Christians should not watch horror movies.

[@polarfamily6222]

Nope. Philippians 4:8

[@nicolejones3025]

The old fashion "horror" movies were fun to watch, these new horror movies are all filled with dark, satanic themes, and saturate your mind with fear, gore, and outright murderers with nno googly outcomes. I'd rather watch a thriller movie who ends catching the murdered and usually doesn't have ton of blood and guts!

[@canadiankewldude]

They are deliberately designed to Desensitize the public.

[@davidia8000]

Do you remember creeters? Or gremlins or the flowershop that has carnivore plants?

[@alexandercoffman8319]

I AGREE IN FULL, AND MANY TIMES THESE SCARY-MOVIES ARE 2-SATANIC AS YOU SAY IT. I AGREE WITH ALSO ON THIS, WHERE IS THEE GOOGLY OUTCOMES? ALONG WITH A MORAL OF THEE STORY TYPE OF MOVIES 4-REAL?

[@alexandercoffman8319]

@@davidia8000 I DO T00, AND WHAT ABOUT KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTTER-SPACE?

[@davidia8000]

@@alexandercoffman8319 wow never seen that one, I'll try itn. Just the title sounds funny.

[@missCnAK]

Thank you for this video. I grew up watching horror movies and my daughter grew up watching them w me. She’s now 22 and cannot get enough. Over the last couple years I have grown closer to God and I’m blessed that my best friend that I live with is helping me on my journey. I’m doing my first atonement and also did the blowing of the horn. So many shows have more inappropriate behaviors now that I’m finding myself uncomfortable with. Some shows I do want to watch but I find myself on the fence. Plus if there is a scary movie I never fully know what is being said if it’s jibberish or demonic. This gives me something to think about. 🙏

[@cathyvanzyl6306]

Scripture mentions that 'what a man thinketh, so is he' the Lord knows that anything that alters your thought processes in a negative way can be distructive, so be careful what you expose your mind to.

[@putteslaintxtbks5166]

I stopped having anything to do with Halloween long ago and didn't allow my kids to do any Holloween stuff. I started seeing horror movies as not something I wanted in my memories and dreams also, but it took longer, as they seemed to keep getting more and more satanic and I should have stopped when a scary thing happened after going to a friend's on a holloween night in the mid 80's and watch a new movie, I think it was titled something like Holloween III. There were masks people were putting on and a round button like thing with a chip was at the back of the mask and took over the person wearing it. The next morning, I went to work and began cleaning up from a Holloween party there the night befor. I found an expensive soft rubber, full face mask someone had left behind. I thought it would be funny to put it on and scare my co worker, who I just heard come in the building. So I put it on and went up to try. He did jump a bit and I took it off and went back to keep working. As I put the mask up were it could be claimed, I saw inside on the back, the same round button like tag as was in the movie and it did scare me alot.

[@sandieakers1295]

No they shouldn't because it leads you to the dark stuff

[@canadiankewldude]

They are deliberately designed to Desensitize the public.

[@l.f7469]

i agree

[@TearDownThisWall]

I've watched many horror movies and none of them have led me to the "dark stuff".

[@christianvance1614]

I am a Christian and I love Jesus. I also really enjoy horror movies. Everyone has Sin in their life. I dont allow fiction movies to separate me from the word of God. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

[@rebornasdavid]

Unless the show is directly anointed by the Holy Spirit, don't watch anything at all. We lived for thousands of years without TV and movies so try going back to that lifestyle. Most the TV today opens doorways for demons and at the very least is a distraction from prayer and from God. So just stop

[@kathygoulden2925]

WHY would anyone want or desire to be entertained by darkness/evil? As a Christian who does this, you open yourself to the datkness...a legal right for the demonic into your life. I speak from experience

[@lightfountain]

I dont do horror..even before I was a Christian..I didn't want to be anywhere near that kind of dark.. I never thought it was fun.. I took a lot of heat from friends and family because I refused movies like Rosemary's baby, psycho, chucky..nope..not for me

[@l.f7469]

Much respect... bc its not easy.

[@ColeCollinsCostance1673-q7l]

Horror movies gives the idea that the power of darkness is greater than that of God so , Christians should not allow their children to watch them.

[@gentlejourney6503]

WWJD?

[@idaandrade1162]

God has not given us the spirit of fear but we're paying for fear to attack us. Opening windows/ door for the enemy to enter our soul

[@terrymoore5000]

PRAISE THE LORD 🙌 NO BELIEVERS SHOULDN'T WATCH THEM. IN JESUS NAME. 🙏🏼 AMEN I DISAPPROVE OF MY PEOPLE WATCHING HORROR MOVIES. NO ONE IN MY FAMILY LISTENS TO ME.

[@jesecasohanrobert5835]

No need to think. Answer is NO. NO WATCHING of horror movies

[@LovSnowDogs]

I not only do not watch horror, movies, I don’t watch any thing that comes out of Hollywood, but I don’t even subscribe to television or radio. I come to the Internet for my news.

[@s.i.williams2876]

Wow! This is a great conversation!! Such vital points to think about as people of faith in this current culture. That verse used, Philippians 4:8 is one of my favorite and I use it as my guide, as I seek to live a life that pleases Jesus, my Lord. God bless 🙏🏼

[@WilliamCooper-l6f]

No. There are plenty Christian entertainment movies and a massive amount of learning videos, to keep believers occupied and steadily increasing their knowledge.

[@lisalovespumpkins598]

First time watching Faith vs Culture. Never thought about it before & have watched many horror movies in my life & never really thought about it. I enjoyed your show & made many good points to make me reconsider what I watch & take it. Thank you for including scriptures! I was ment to watch this & open my eyes

[@CBNnewsonline]

Thanks for watching!

[@marilynbuenconsejo1090]

No thanks

[@lizettestrauss2023]

My Spirit cannot handle anything that is violent.

[@ginovalentino3913]

The don't read the bible, it's full of violence and scary stuff 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@elnoramiller5001]

I try very hard not to watch horror movies.

[@MJPalePants]

I never really enjoyed horror movies to begin with. Now that I’m a little older and am talking more with Jesus I just don’t have the want at all. Too much violence, gore, and it’s really just foul. I know demons are real, I don’t need to go watch them on the big screen. I feel like I’m feeding the flames or something.

[@jazshas]

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 KJV

[@Chipmunk-jf9nh]

Anything that gives me the creeps, makes me turn my head from or offends me I turn off. I like suspense but not the other junk. It just feels wrong to be watching it. God bless.

[@romaineworth1535]

Faith not FEAR. GOD NOTdevil

[@Katie-iu9rr]

Thank you, gentleman. You're right. You hit it head on when you said "We need to stop saying It's just entertainment. AMEN!!!!

[@PaPa-cd2zi]

As a Christian I enjoy a good movie, but I don’t find horror movies scary or interesting.

[@billguyan1913]

They should not. Here is a true story: I once I gave a sermon in a church about spiritual warfare. Afterwards a Christian lady approached me saying she was troubled by nightmares. She had tried a few ineffective remedies like putting a cross and Bible verses above her bed. I said you need to ask Jesus to protect your mind before you go to sleep. Later she came and said it was the first time for a long time that she had had peaceful sleep. I returned to that church some time later and I noticed she avoided me after I had asked her to come for prayer, whereas previously she was enthusiastic. Her Pastor was also her cousin so I asked him how she is, because she had later avoided keeping the agreements to come for prayer, and if she had any more nightmares. He simply replied "she is addicted to horror stories".

[@stephanieskarren3434]

Be careful little eyes what you see......put Jesus first in everything you do

[@MarikaLuna-s3h]

Praise the Lord. I been born again through the power of God's Holy Spirit and have No desire to follow the ways of this world , but only to follow my LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. Amen. JESUS is LORD ❣️ Hallelujah 🙌🙌🙌

[@stesmith7040]

I don’t watch them ✝️❤️

[@henriettajones726]

Absolutely not

[@rhodiusscrolls3080]

Richard Donner on the release of his film.The Omen in 1976 The Lord wanted this picture to be made.

[@Sj27m]

I never watch horror movies because there is enough blood and gore in real life. Why would I want to add more.

[@Roads241]

In our time, accountability has no purpose, love has grown cold, and like the song of Deborah and Barak in Judges 5:15-16, "Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. Why did you sit still among the sheepfolds, to hear the whistling for the flocks? Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart." It describes the church today, we spend much time and energy thinking about what to do. Do you think this is what Jesus ment when he said "Abide till I come." ?

[@seabciadmin4745]

NO. Do not give the devil a hand as slightest as you suppose.. Why spend time for the world's entertainment.. Spend your time wisely in Reading, Meditating, Studying the Holy Word of GOD

[@seabciadmin4745]

Spend time in Fellowship, Share to the unbelieving people the truth about Faith and Trusting God, to understand and overcome the fear sown by the demonic and the devilish that is strongly motivated to Rob the Truth built in deeply to usher you through to live life of power and authority in the Lord Jesus Christ

[@romaineworth1535]

GOD has not given us a spirit of fear,but power love sound mind.2tim.1:7

[@MarikaLuna-s3h]

God Bless you guys for bringing up this topic.

[@johnnygoocher]

NO IT BRINGS IN THE BAD BEEN DOWN THAT ROAD

[@whosoever316]

What would Jesus do? What does God's word teach us?

[@janedrewes5990]

I stay away from horror movies

[@s.d.melcher]

No.

[@NATHYMACHADOLIMA]

Should not watch it. Period.

[@shaunjones6343]

I have not ever liked horror movies,I think they are a waste of time,and My Spiritual Mom always quoted Phil. 4:8 and The Lord has convicted me about what I put before my eyes and heart.

[@victoriawilliams3119]

The background "music" is also demonic.

[@janets6474]

NO!! TURN IT ALL OFF!!!

[@dianebarr943]

In fact... we dont need those movies.. life today is horrible.

[@revrobertpylant3967]

Jesus

[@Ruben-qr8se]

THANK GOD FOR CBN NEWS💪 THE BEST NEWS AROUND💯 + OUR GOD DONT LIE😎🔥🔥🔥

[@nadiahope1175]

We also have to understand that when we consent to any kind of "entertainment " that's laced with anything contrary to God's Laws and His principles, we step out of perimeter of His protection. The only time were protected is if we find yourself in situation that we didnt consent to and seek to exit it.

[@tomtensecretlanguage9273]

Good discussion!

[@TRuSt_JeSuS_]

I dont watch horror very very little

[@kimmie6138]

Slenderman was a game I think but anyway some girls tried to kill their friend because he told them to. Even though Slenderman was fictional.

[@davidsmither95]

Actually it was also a movie

[@Jennifersturgess57]

No .. and I'm sure Jesus wouldn't sit and watch them.. so there's your answer.. When you watch anything with horror you invite demons to sit with you.

[@naturalhairkhronicles5790]

yes

[@glloydphilpott9630]

Stay away from evil illusion.

[@patricewilliams2998]

2 Timothy 1:7 God have not given us the spirit of fear. A lot of Christians are stagnant in their walk with God because of fear! Which the enemy uses to persuade us to do or not do things. Anything we see plants seeds and feeds those demonic spirits

[@emanuela4]

Of course Christians shouldn't watch horror movies, why are we even asking this question??!

[@sherrimartin4775]

No we should not watch horror movies

[@kitkat186]

I had night terrors and sleep paralysis as a child and even as an adult was scared to go to sleep. I avoid scary movies at all costs it's too real, it isn't entertainment for me. As a christian I and my children never did Holloween I don't agree with the dark side of it, or with kids asking for something for nothing. We always took our children out that night.

[@tonyrasmussen2265]

No

[@davidia8000]

God told us not to practice witchcraft and watching that stuff could alomost be as doing it as precensially being there

[@lacreciacopeland6434]

No we should not entertain them. My kids told me when they got older if watching scary movies with their cousins and told of scary things they started seeing in their rooms, etc. It's real people

[@Trendithings]

The real questions is what do horror movies do to an individual.

[@puritaginubang558]

I avoid watching movies iether horror or not.for me its the work of the devil to be away from God.I would rather focus my time with prayer and imitate God.

[@kkattymeow]

Just ask the bible…

[@jonesy5722]

I used to love certain horror movies... Halloween, but I hated the Nightmare on Elm Street... It just seemed darker, whereas the former was more stupid. Now I really don't watch any horror films, except The Blob (the original) with Steve McQueen). I'd like to hear what these gentlemen have to say. I've pondered this for a while, even more in the last few years. I have Halloween decor but they are not scary. A talking Jack O'Lantern - a little scary. A smiling/friendly Casper, plastic, lighted ghost. A little boy in his costume in a time out stance. And a couple of little houses for a table. I have probably 10x more in Christmas decor so Halloween is not a big thing for me, however, not sure if I should sell these Halloween items or since nothing is scary like what I've seen at Home Depot then still keep and use them. 🤔

[@beezknees4339]

NO!!!

[@romaineworth1535]

2TIM.1;7 NO FEAR!!!

[@brendaking9918]

Pay attention to what you feed your head just like you have to pay attention to what you feed your belly

[@auntnayblessed6603]

It's not my job to judge others, but for me it's a no. I've never liked them, especially the evil or ghostly ones. I'm a chicken and I'm glad I am. Lol. I hate gore also. So I'm good. 😊. I don't feel like God would want me watching that junk anyways.

[@stephanieoh8189]

It's to install fear, and people will look at the characters in the movie to fight off the fear instead of the Father, the Son and the Holy ghost

[@lifeofbeautyk]

Good thing I'm too scared, so this is not an issue for me. 😂😂😂

[@victoriamorris5651]

My rule of thumb: if it doesn't encourage, uplift and edify God, I can't watch it.