Theology Review of Raya and the Last Dragon

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Some of you support the program at patreon.com/tmbh which is awesome of you. Thanks for making stuff like this happen on the Internet!

[@saddenedwiseman810]

This is an incredibly anti-christian and pagan film. The dragons have the names of actual demons, i.e. pagan gods, for one.

[@thisistheday597]

@@saddenedwiseman810 I'm so glad that the Church isn't being blinded by vain words and doctrines of devil's concealed in entertainment. This movie, as beautiful as the imagery was, is pagan. It is actually overwhelmed with esoteric philosophies and new age teachings of Unity. Nothing is good about this movie. And there is absolutely nothing Christian about it either. Please seek the Lord and His wisdom. We are living in a critical time where understanding and love for the scripture is imperative.

[@josueurias7805]

Just to let you know you should say that you know there is A God not I think but know.

[@saddenedwiseman810]

@@josueurias7805 ?

[@josueurias7805]

@@saddenedwiseman810 I’m sorry what I was trying to say is that If He knows that God exits he shouldn’t use the word think.

[@chicken_punk_pie]

That green screen is clean

[@slyde83]

What green screen? 🧐🤫

[@dannycancino3614]

Noticed the same thing right away. No “fuzz”.

[@TennileJames]

Extremely

[@ecokanjukuoh4772]

It's not green screen, it is projector.

[@dannycancino3614]

@@ecokanjukuoh4772 It is green screen. You can see it later in the video around his arms. If it were a projector he’d be casting a shadow. But, I’ve been way more wrong about way dumber things so I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m wrong here.

[@oliviahartland]

Maybe I just read my worldview into everything, but I see Christ typology everywhere in movies - self sacrifice, super-human salvation, the existence and ultimate victory of goodness and justice, the depravity of humans, etc. People really need Jesus and they can't help but express that, even if they don't know they are doing it.

[@tamlynburleigh9267]

Yep, I think you’re right. It seems that the best movies use biblical themes.

[@Teefsh]

It's because Jesus is the perfect Heros Journey.

[@infpedits]

I always see it as well

[@KJinTX]

Well stated!!!

[@frankstanley8499]

Vicarious atonement, blood Magick, idol worship, paganism, rituistic cannibalism. These are the things I think of when I think of christianty.

[@ScotsThinker]

Film finally came out on Disney+ and I must say, I enjoyed this movie much more than I thought I would. As you pointed out, there is no escape from the Christian Story.

[@cenplays]

The only problem I had was that Namaari tried to blame Raya for all the problems without taking enough responsibility herself. Yes, Raya was too trusting of Namaari in the beginning, but just because Raya made it easy to be betrayed, doesn't mean that the person who did betray her is blameless. Raya should forgive Namaari, but that doesn't mean Raya has to trust her. Forgiveness is not the same as trust. When you forgive someone, you're not saying what they did was ok, you're not agreeing with them, you're not forgetting what happened, you are letting Jesus pay for someone else's sin against you, and letting them be responsible for their actions. Once you forgive someone you do not even have to carry on a relationship with them. It's like someone steals something important from you. Jesus pays for what has been stolen by dying on the cross. But if someone stole something from you, even if it has been payed for, you don't need to let them keep stealing just because Jesus is paying for it anyways.

[@solutreanswerethenatives3954]

Exactly

[@musicalnomad8]

I just finished watching this movie and I was impressed that it tackled the whole theme of loving your enemies and reconciliation. I’m definitely going to give this a rewatch.

[@noahwilde2320]

I’m always curious about the distribution of religious beliefs among your viewers. Might be cool to see a community poll about it.

[@ugyiggy]

“There are no accidents.” -Master Uguay

[@Jesse_Scoccimarra]

what does Master Uguay mean by accidents?

[@randomperson2997]

@@Jesse_Scoccimarra he probably means that nothing happens coincidentally in the bigger picture- that everything happens for a reason. which agrees with the bible.

[@brethrenjc.3606]

Who else Agrees Jesus is Lord? 👇👍

[@natalya5827]

Jesus is LORD! Amen!!

[@muddymallow80]

Absolutely! I can't get through the day without him!

[@natalya5827]

@@muddymallow80 Same!!

[@Myke_thehuman]

Not everyone thinks like that.

[@muddymallow80]

@@Myke_thehuman Why do people like you feel the need to say things like that? I respect your beliefs and I very much understand that not everyone thinks like me. And that's perfectly fine. But If you have nothing good to say, don't say it and ruin the moment. If you posted your beliefs somewhere I would not feel the need to make a statement saying that I disagree.

[@JoelRipke]

Haven't seen the movie yet, so I'm gonna mute and put my phone aside so you get the run time until I can watch the movie and I'll be back. First two minutes have me interested.

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Looking forward to having you swing back by for the follow up conversation!

[@ashipnerdoffical4260]

2 minutes in, and I know what you mean. Going to do the same now. 👍

[@davidmom1380]

Same haha

[@kodesh3642]

Word from the wise. Can you not see how Ha’Satan is at work with this movie. Some of you 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 (the name given to Moses) may have shown how this movie’s release date aligned with a sign in revelation. Some of you are not ready for that. Nevertheless Ha’Satan is trying to paint himself as the good guy (the dragon) and make you think that all we must do is forgive and makes no effect the commandments of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄. What did our messiah say “ Think not that I am come to destroy the Torah(law), or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For amein I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one Yod or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Torah, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the Kingdom of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 : but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the Kingdom of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 .” MATTITHYAHU (MATTHEW) 5:17-19 . What did his brother say “ What does it profit, my brethren, though a man say he has belief, and have not works? can belief save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit? Even so belief, if it has not works, is dead, being alone.” YA`AQOV (JAMES) 2:14-17 . When we break scripture down to its themes alone we allow a entrance for the lies of Ha’Satan. Remember 99.6% truth and 0.4% a lie is a lie. Yes the need for forgiveness is a key theme in scripture. It allows us to repair relationships, it is not only how our relationship with 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 is repaired but also a trait our father has. However never be deceived to believe that is it. “ Here is the patience of the qodeshiym (saints): here are they that guard את eth-the commandments of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 , and את eth-the belief of messiah OW𐤉𐤄𐤅 .” CHIZAYON (REVELATION) 14:12 . Never forget it is about the faith in the messiah AND keeping the commandments.

[@maxonmendel5757]

@@kodesh3642 Jewish fundamentalism doesn't belong with true Christianity. read Galatians

[@tomowens7499]

Dude. I would very much love to talk to you about this... I am a 32 year veteran of the animation industry, I've followed you awhile, I love your channel, and I worked on this movie...

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Absolutely! [e-mail]

[@neanderthalshenanigans]

@Andrew M Same here!

[@sarahpfeuffer1396]

@Andrew M yes please! I would like to hear more about this movie

[@maltomeal3]

@Andrew M same!

[@e-ricthian543]

I have a question; if the orb before it was broken could restore the humans from stone, but not the dragons, why does it then when the orb is fixed, it brings back the dragons?

[@springray2323]

I wasn’t initially going to watch it but you’ve got me interested to the point where I stopped watching after “I’m going to spoil everything”. Be back later.

[@helmkaj]

I'm back, same thing.

[@adrianasimmons1033]

Same here!!! I try to be careful.

[@houston-coley]

Underrated random quirk about The Ten Minute Bible Hour is that Matt always calls movies "shows." I've never met anyone else who does this. It's very strange and endearing.

[@M1cha3lP]

I've done that a few times before.

[@brethrenjc.3606]

I do it only when its a sequel or a trilogy

[@derrickcarson]

My wife has always done this and I agree with you.

[@DelicueMusic]

My mom does that. I thought it was a British thing.

[@awilson8521]

My grandma did it, so I learned to call movies "shows". It confuses my husband all the time.

[@ryanbenzayb]

I was so fixated with how this film represented the Southeast Asian community that I almost failed to see how amazing the moral lesson of this film is. Thank you, Matt!

[@consideringchristianity5028]

Someone got a green screen for Christmas

[@yvette3636]

I loved the movie too. The ending when everyone was being reunited with their family reminded of what Heaven is going to be like

[@gabrielperez5416]

Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." GK CHESTERTON

[@dimesonhiseyes9134]

Cue the Babylon bee podcast sound clip of GK Chesterton

[@thetinypineyfarm6145]

And this movie was full of occult dragoons...

[@FearlesslyObservant]

THANK YOU for making this video. I'm seriously contemplating creating some really important stuff, and this just gave so much depth and understanding of how to create something and I appreciate your review and take on this movie. Never seen it before, but the commentary on this was awesome and keep doing what you're doing.

[@TheChristianGeek]

Wow this is amazing. I haven't personally seen Raya, but this Theology review has encouraged me to go see it. I also wanted to say thatt this is the kind of content I want to develop where I connect geek culture with biblical principles and this definitely gave me a lot to think about.

[@EvanMoon]

Thank you for telling us what you observed from the movie. Also thank you so much for putting the scripture references on the screen while focusing on the main topic. Just well done video that makes me want to go over it again and read the Scriptures

[@JoisonRaj_Joicy]

When it rained in the end, it was like being born again. I felt like it represented the baptism in the name of Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

[@TraceyOfficial]

I had been struggling with alot of "Raya" disillusionment and anger lately and not 24 hours ago Holy Spirit said so clearly to me..."you,'re not perfect, you know!" And I didn't fully grasp what he was saying until this very video. Thank you for allowing God to use in this situation, I feel His conviction and love as I set out to Forgive and remedy this broken part of my heart

[@woodbrassandglass]

Not perfect as a whole, however you are perfect at being yourself, no one else can do this. And you do have perfect moments also:))

[@mattscott8512]

We all have flaws ,doesn't mean we can't achieve perfection...big difference in the eyes of TMH

[@woodbrassandglass]

@@mattscott8512 can anyone truly define what perfection in humanity would look like?

[@I.am.Seyram]

The power of God knows no bounds ❤️🙇🏽‍♂️

[@bethparrillooooo]

I love seeing when Hollywood inadvertently strikes at the truth

[@samanthacharlton4123]

💯 It was inadvertent. No question. It's great when we see even godless people realize what Christians have been saying has been the truth all along... Even if they only accidentally admit it

[@JackOLanternBob]

I don't think they meant to go for something false. They thought it was the truth. They might not have been Christians, also tho, maybe some of them were

[@bemotivated8443]

They made a rip off of avatar the last Airbender I highly doubt they could come up with this on their own

[@Blvkwvlf]

@@samanthacharlton4123 what in the world made you think that they are godless? The majority of the people worked on this movie are Buddhist. And the spiritual themes in this movie are Buddhist. They are eastern philosophies. Philosophies that existed way way way before Christianity.

[@samanthacharlton4123]

@@Blvkwvlf 🤣 Okay 👌🏻

[@moveabledo]

Wow, at 4:23 I thought his video was a mistake, but Matt is a genius and he was just using stop action to show his point about turning into stone. Well done. Matt!

[@OrthoLou]

Wasn't gonna watch this, because I thought it might be more Disney propoganda...but you've convinced me to check it out! Thanks!

[@dannyglover9151]

You have been deceived becuase it is Satanic propoganda

[@tannaeros]

Well, we are all aware of what and who Disney aligns with, and the message is basically 'Trust us". That's what a conman usually says before they rob you. I'll keep with my 'trust but verifyx20 before I trust'', thank you.

[@samanthacharlton4123]

@Lou it still is Disney propaganda. It's just something you can use as a teaching tool for rearing Christian children, unlike every other Disney movie ever made. Like ever.

[@nixxdra]

@@samanthacharlton4123 Propagating what exactly?

[@YeshuaSaves3]

It’s an anti-Christian message. It says that all people are truly good on this inside and the world would be at peace only if you trust each other.

[@rawsueshii]

This was such a great movie I also saw the Biblical Christian aspects in it I definitely have to watch it again!!🙌🏽✨

[@mimi_j]

Omg I followed your channel-just realized I got I subbed and resubbed 😩😩 I hate KZbin sometimes but hi 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@idkm07]

This is so great to hear. I had been debating taking the kids to see this. I so am now!! Thanks KZbin for putting this video in my feed!

[@JesusHF37]

@@idkm07 it’s crazy how in the Bible they call satan the ancient snake, and the dragon.

[@k27ism]

@@JesusHF37 Chinese people always worship the dragon. No surprise here. We all need Jesus.

[@MK-zo5tg]

Naw, it’s BAD for Christians! I mean- they were doing things that COMPLETELY DESTROY Christians! Like- I am never watching this again! And also the plot is so predictable ! Two stars ⭐️⭐️ Two bc of the animation :/

[@andrewlim9345]

Thanks for the video. Glad that someone else also sees that Raya and the Last Dragon could be interpreted from a Christian lens. Namaari reminds me of both Edmund Pevensie and Prince Zuko rolled into one character. The other characters led by Raya extending grace to her even when she was their enemy reminds us about how Christ has extended grace to us even though humanity is sinful and undeserving. This film also allows Kelly Marie Tran to play to her strengths as an actress.

[@bree.bonnie]

As soon as they named the 5 tribes in the movie I instantly thought "wait is this a movie about the body of Christ coming into unity again as described in the Bible and what we are about to see in the last days" I was trying to google if the writers were Christian or something. Way too much similarity

[@LivingStoneRoxks]

no they not Christian. If they were they would point people to Jesus.

[@vickyandersen8660]

Yeah probably not but I’m sure someone knows about the Bible and just took those stories and made up a movie

[@CadetGriffin]

What do the 5 tribes have to do with the body of Christ? The Captain Planet cartoon is about 5 kids from 5 places getting 5 rings that they use together to summon Captain Planet.

[@solutreanswerethenatives3954]

D u e t er 0 n 0m y 32:8

[@solutreanswerethenatives3954]

No it supports g I 0 b a I i s m

[@DorySummers]

The characters had so much depth to them, I just wish we had the time to explore them more

[@markjosephbacho5652]

I'm also surprised no one is talking about how this movie mirrors our present concern: covid, deaths, and grief related to it. Raya struggles to navigate the world where more and more people are lost because of the Druuns and how she hopes to bring back everyone again. If only we could do that in real life. To do something about this pandemic and meet once more our beloved ones who died because of the virus.

[@eugeneforge]

Love this insight into Raya. I didn't even see this connection as I watched this movie. Thanks for a different perspective that also makes me think of my own spiritual growth.

[@sonnybrown4758]

“Ima spoil everything here” 2:15 Paused. Brb in a few hours.

[@Jokl92]

same here 🤣

[@shortmashins4031]

If only we can solve real world problems with these gems. Overtime humans have become desensitized with problems surrounding us.

[@ShaunCKennedyAuthor]

I just saw it yesterday with my daughter. It surprised me how much religious symbolism there was in the movie. When most people are turned to stone, they take a stance that's very religious. (Hands cupped in front of them.) Everyone makes a religious sort of bow when meeting Sisu. The rituals that Raya goes through looking for Sisu and guarding the crystal. So much religious symbolism. I loved it.

[@brando3342]

Gotta be careful with this stuff. It's more often than not just a way to make people think ALL ways are good enough in some way for someone. These days it's all about you do you and I'll do me and let's all live together happily. It's just nonsense and not real.

[@ShaunCKennedyAuthor]

@@brando3342 I happen to like fiction. It's been my experience that the most profound truths are best communicated through fiction. If you don't like fiction, I guess that's your God given right to be objectively wrong, but I don't see any reason to rain on anyone elses parade.

[@brando3342]

Shaun Kennedy Wait, you assume I don't like fiction and then tell me I'm wrong for what you assumed, even though I never once implied I don't like fiction? Bro. I am personally in the animation industry. I work on cartoons myself, that's literally my career. Of course I like fiction haha I was simply stating that the world today uses generic human themes in a way that suggests there are many ways to truth and that no one way is the true way. Which Christians don't accept, because Jesus Christ alone is the way, the truth and the life. One can still enjoy fiction and believe that.

[@ShaunCKennedyAuthor]

@@brando3342 I'm just trying to make sense of your comment. Of course it's "nonsense and not real." It's fiction. That's what fiction is. I like fiction. I like lots of things that are "nonsense and not real." I was never confused. Neither I nor my daughter walked out of the theater thinking that dragons are real or that people really turn to stone or whatever other thing you've gotten all in a tissy about. If you like fiction, then your entire initial comment is nonsense word salad.

[@ShaunCKennedyAuthor]

@@slipstream4572 Interesting perspective. Why would you presume that having an aesthetically pleasing logo makes one spiritually blind? Do you believe that artistic appreciation and spiritual maturity are mutually exclusive? What would you base such a presumption on?

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Sixth!

[@KarmasAB123]

You can't do that! You have first move advantage!

[@jaykay5086]

I’ll just have my kids watch this break down to save money

[@CHH3.]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mimi_j]

😂😂😂

[@wolfsbaneslayer4043]

Sigh

[@jnetwork3232]

LMAOO SMART MOVE

[@knightoriole1]

I watched with my kids. I loved the renewal of all things at the end, the reunion of the father with his baby made me look forward to being reunited with the child lost in miscarriage, and the stone becoming flesh all made me share with my kids about how Christ is going to bring a New Heaven and a New Earth.

[@thisistheday597]

Wow, I don't know how this video got into my recommend but I am a born again believer that saw something totally different. This didn't have christian themes...this was a story laced with heavy universalist themes and eastern mysticism which will help usher in the one world religion of unity as seen in Rev 13. Be careful not to let a little leaven into the loaf. Or to allow fantasy to carry you away from the Gospel. Movies are perfect vehicles to introduce ideals that are separate from God and his purpose. Trust God over man. Stay sober and vigilant.

[@JuCraisin]

I agree. If they wanted to make a ‘Christian’ film it wouldn’t be hidden in eastern mysticism or fantasy themes.

[@pv-t6740]

I agree. Usually I'm not the type to look deep into themes (I should though) but I felt uneasy, something felt off and I think it was the Holy Spirit giving me a nudge. It gave me one world vibes (like it warns in Revelations), humanistic views and all about the power within self. Satan is the best at deception and makes something sound good but really he deceives us by twisting truth. Yeah unity sounds good and so does self empowerment but the enemy twists that by edging God out of the picture. But I really don't know the behind the scenes so this is just what I thought. In the end, we just need to be sensitive to God's voice and renew our minds in His word so we are aware of the truth. 😊❤️

[@thetinypineyfarm6145]

The themes were feel good worshiping the serpent, the pastel serpent/shapeshifter that will bring all five nations together. The constant images of the pentagram much over shadowed any positive influence!

[@MinoFares]

I really appreciate that you made this video. Great job! It's an amazing movie, and people deserve to watch it from this perspective.

[@thecheesefactory5572]

You got one crucial truth wrong. It was not the "external righteousness" that saved them. Because they even said that the "magic was gone", and that they could do what the dragons were capable of too; and that it was trust that was going to save them at the end. That part of the movie where they decide to forgive and trust Nammari (who represents the part of ourselves that we hate) was meant to paint a picture of our internal battle within ourselves. They even said in this scene: "after what she's done", "we'll never trust her". Which is meant to represent the inner dialog within ourselves when we reject aspects of ourselves; because we falsely believe in the guilt that we carry; which is the cause of suffering. Ultimately our reality is a reflection of our internal self. How you treat others, the amount of suffering you experience, is a reflection of how you see yourself. Once one realizes that the doer, and the doing is an illusion; and that noone is guilty. One can let go, forgive, and trust.

[@Garyruizjr]

There’s no denying this was a pretty solid movie in terms of entertainment, structure and storytelling. However, as a Christ follower, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this movie was the Book of Revelation told through the eyes of Satan. Disney and Hollywood have no interest in Giving Glory to Jesus Christ, instead they are using counterfeit modernist motives to seduce many Christians today.. I may be reading too much into this, but here goes.. SPOILER ALERT: This film features many Biblical themes from The Tower of Babel and the dividing of nations, to events in the Book of Revelation. Dragon Worship, The Dragon manifesting into a human and performing all sorts of signs, wonders and miracles (Anti-Christ and False Prophet), The Dragon also received a ‘Deadly Wound’ yet lived, Raya The Woman in Scarlet who rides the Dragon (Mystery Babylon), In the end, everyone is United with the promise of ‘Peace and Safety’ in their new ‘Paradise’ without the All Consuming Fire (God). There’s just too many coincidences to overlook these elements, but what do I know I’m just a guy with a Bible.. 😜

[@KekeliBuckner]

That's a way to look at it but I saw a whole lot of dragoon worship. The dragons looked like the 'saviours' and looked all good. I bet the serpent that beguiled Eve looked and acted all good. I will not let my kids watch this as a Christian parent. I don't know why every other belief system is ok in movies except Christianity. If there's worship going on and it's not to Jesus then it's an ok movie? I don't think so.

[@thetinypineyfarm6145]

Exactly! And all the occult symbolism- satanic...

[@lopez8872]

When I saw it with my husband and kids I said I was relieved that it wasn’t extremely politically left movie. Because I was expecting it as it seems like every movie is very obviously like that anymore. I really liked this movie a lot. Can’t wait to watch it again when it comes out on dvd!

[@theYAHA25]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned anything about how Kumandra is a very clear allusion to the New Jerusalem! It took me about a week to come back after watching the movie. Well done, Matt.

[@Navarrator10]

Think of the Tower of Babel... and then Pentecost.

[@remaong4023]

3:10 I'm sorry this is not the ritual that resembles the Christian religious ritual . İ believe this ritual resemble "bersiram" in the tradition of the Malays during the coronation of an sultan or the royal marriage. I have no problem if you want to interpret the human values ​​in this film through the understanding of religion but please do not distort the culture value in this film because this film represent the asean heritage.

[@amazinggrace1549]

My daughter was going on about this movie. I took one glimpse of it whenbshe finally got to watch it and felt something spiritual about it. I said I was going to watch it but never got round to it. Must see now. Thanks for the recap. great work. Feel like Maya as you explain it.

[@rdsmith334]

First, thanks for this. I’ve been debating about letting the kids watch this, and this gives me some great talking points to discuss with them afterwards. I think you could carve a great KZbin niche, by finding, going over, and providing some family talking points, for mainstream movies. Second, you just made Chinese censors roll over in their grave for encouraging and helping fund this show. Lol

[@helmkaj]

It was a lot more family-safe than some of their other movies.

[@JackOLanternBob]

Chinese censors? And yeah, this is a very good movie for kids. I would have loved it if I saw it when I was a kid

[@delfinasuarez3741]

Alright this is my story, so I was on my fast, and I was reading my Bible and praying and the Lord was speaking volumes to me. I was listening to sermons and testimonies on KZbin and I stumbled on this video, and I saw the movie, after watching the movie, God stopped talking to me for 3 days. Nothing. Not a word from Him, then my friend was telling me how the Lord convicted her of watching movies blah blah blah (that is why you need a small group & spiritual friends), and in that moment I felt convicted too, and I repented for watching this movie, and the Lord started talking to me like before. So I am really not sure if this movie is completely from the Lord, or maybe I shouldn't have watched a movie during my fast, but just wanted to give you a perspective. God bless you :)

[@zukoinstyle]

Long comment ahead😁. I remember I watched another guy review this movie and how I was convinced when he said that the forgiveness of the "villain" was supposed to be instigated by said villain and that she basically had to earn it from Raya by doing deeds that proved to be sincere. And I just remember agreeing so much with the message. And now you appear on my recommendation page and it just felt like an appointment. I realise that the Christian faith is not the kind that counters but one that instigated righteousness and godliness. If we wait for people to earn our forgiveness, it doesn't make it godly at all. In fact that's too easy. And we know Jesus never chose easy. So thank you for your video. I really appreciate it.

[@cenplays]

Yes, people don't need to earn forgiveness. They DO however need to earn our trust. That is an important difference that is often misunderstood or misrepresented.

[@zukoinstyle]

@@cenplays very true

[@matttate9999]

I enjoy your content. I actually do a weekly Bible study where we engage Nerd culture with the idea that any narrative that connects with the human heart is going to in some way reflect the Gospel. So we have gone through Star Wars, the Marvel movies, we just started on the Star Trek movies and after that planning on diving into Pixar.

[@cenplays]

Oh my goodness, that sounds amazing! Wish I had something like that

[@matttate9999]

@@cenplays If you live in Los Angeles, we will be meeting in person starting in May.

[@cenplays]

@@matttate9999 I don't, too bad. Thanks for the invite, though!

[@matttate9999]

@@cenplays then I encourage you to grab some fellow nerds or nerdy folks from church and form a group. Its what I did.

[@obviousnames8633]

YOU ROCK SO MUCH MATT!!!! 4real I love your channel and binge watch your vids on the reg. From your uplifting spirit to insightful historical quips and gems of knowledge to the care and concern you have for the truth and getting it out into the world, into people’s hearts and minds, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for all you do, thank you for being a boss and delivering wholesome, worthwhile content to digest in a pool that’s seemingly devoid of that caliber of content - it’s greatly appreciated and warmly welcomed. Keep doing what you do. Lifelong supporter right here. I’m out.

[@37_SaBby321]

its like a scale fell from my eyes (although there are several layers of scales left in there, for sure😓). Havent seen the movie, but the message of this assesment hits close to home. Thank you.

[@treyrea1023]

YES! I totally agree! Thanks for breaking this down so concisely.

[@jnetwork3232]

0:50 I have to disagree with the Superman reference there. Now I understand that if you’re talking about the comic book Superman or earlier movie Superman’s then yes he seems so straightforward “fight evil! So strong! Perfect! Unflawed!” But we’re talking about zack Snyder’s Superman man of steel here and I think he’s actually VERY flawed in the MOS and BVS movie especially in MOS.

[@hayleyclements1737]

Baptism comes from the greek word baptizo which means immerse. Now, I haven’t watched this film, but if the example you’ve shown in this video was her “baptism,” I’m here to say getting splashed with water is not baptism. Any movie not involving Jesus is not a Christian movie. They may have used some Christian values to add purpose to the film, but there is nothing Christian about it. My heart aches for those who believe they’re saved by being splashed with water... friends who believe this, I pray you seek the truth of Jesus and ask for His Holy Spirit to guide you into the truth. In Jesus name! Amen!

[@vickyandersen8660]

From what your saying, I just hope that people don’t see it as a dragon is something awesome. The Bible says that the dragon isn’t good. Also that the world should become one. Like have a one world government and one world religion. That’s all in the end times.......

[@Cleopas82]

Well now, I may have to watch it with the family based off of this recommendation.

[@LivingStoneRoxks]

don't !

[@monkizaki1440]

Wait, but hasn't anybody reaaaally acknowledged how the movie COMPLETELY twists scripure? Disneyhas done this message twisting with almost every movie. The dragon is good, the creator is bad. Jesus preached division, disney and the pope preaches unity. Etc. What this is teaching is "we are all sinners, so let's unify in sin because we are all the same. it's alright, don't worry. ".

[@monkizaki1440]

@@carlabythelake8162 well, the message in general goes parallel with the current false message in the real world rn. In this movie, a girl gets baptized and is in a journey to "unite" everyone together (Jesus preached the complete opposite at the start of his ministry. He preached division. You have the just and unjust, by faith alone.), this girl, ironically is being helped by a dragon.. To promote this message. The movie deals with sin as well, everyone is sinful and are blinded by sin, their hearts are literal stone as seen in the movie and as spoken by Ezequiel in the Old Testament. Etc etc. Id use this channel to counter the lies of the world with the truth of the gospel and not really admire the world or agree with it, i would try to make it clear how God story is different than the one Satan is displaying. Though, its not my channel so it's not my call. Also, it's not wrong to watch these movies of course... But when you know who's behind them and the small percentage of push this gives to the enenmies agenda, I just find it hard to talk about it without exposing it's intention.

[@ozen3348]

My biggest loss of hope in my life was my country's revolution failing. I can't even recall how hopeful I was back then before the military took over again in 2013. I couldn't help but relate to Raya's lack of faith in people coming together. I wish we could have happy endings like that in real life, but unfortunately it's very unlikely.

[@dpbeardslee]

I'm dubious about this movie having a Christian message. I think it's highly unlikely that children, who are the intended audience of this film, will come away thinking that they have just seen a film that presents Christian theology, albeit in a whimsical fantasy. I think they're more likely to come away with the message that if you just trust in the human heart and dragon magic everything will be okay.

[@marinhaalternativa3829]

Star wars(OT & PT) has bits and bolts of christianity, on purpose. Also, you can verify messages over anything and check if they're going well with christianity. I oftenly do this, checking characters behaviours and remembering several passages of the bible about that.

[@thisistheday597]

Wow, I don't know how this video got into my recommend but I am a born again believer that saw something totally different. This didn't have christian themes...this was a story laced with heavy universalist and eastern mysticism which will help usher in the old world religion of unity. Be careful not to let a little leaven into your loaf. Or to allow fantasy to carry you away from the Gospel. Movies are perfect vehicles to introduce ideals that are separate from God and his purpose. Stay sober and vigilant.

[@dannyglover9151]

Exactly. This guy is deceived. He has no understanding of Gnosticism

[@thisistheday597]

@@dannyglover9151 He also has no understanding of BASIC scripture. No where in the Bible does the Lord of Heaven demand humanity come together to make the world better. It's quite the opposite actually. The Tower of Babel is the only place we see an example of human unity and it is not a positive story....

[@dpbeardslee]

@@thisistheday597 Actually, what the Lord said is that the two greatest commandments were to love God and to love your neighbor. Although I think Matt got it wrong in this particular video, I'm not prepared to throw the baby out with the bathwater and declare him devoid of understanding. I think he has a great deal of understanding when it comes to the scriptures, and he has a pretty impressive library of videos where he gets it right. He kind of boogered this one up, but I think a gentle reproach is in order rather than a wholesale renunciation of his understanding.

[@ThomasMusings]

Awesome backgrounds there!

[@macksonamission1784]

It all ends in the marriage feast of the lamb with all nations taking part, the holy ones dancing around the sky in celebration, all of them crossing a bridge toward mountain that is a light ringed in darkness. I mean, that's a veeeery biblical ending. I'd love to know if the writers were aware of how much Christianity they were tapping into.

[@ooshi1]

Not a Christian movie. A very New Age movie that is absolutely leading children (and clearly adults) astray.

[@abaneyone]

I love your breakdown on this!

[@sunshinemishasmommy5352]

This was an interesting view of that movie..I haven't seen it,but I feel that this point of view of what happens in the movie was very thought provoking..I am not a Christian but I enjoy hearing the thoughts and views of all kinds of people..I find that usually people who get defensive or angry at someone else's views or opinions or beliefs are not strongly rooted enough in their own beliefs and views and opinions..I am strong enough in my own views and beliefs and opinions to hear those of others even if they differ from mine..but I am not so firm in my own views and beliefs and opinions to ignorantly dismiss those of others(I hope that makes sense)..I have had views and opinions and even beliefs changed because I actually listened to someone else's way of seeing things 😊

[@SoundEngraver]

Ender is a Mary Sue? Maybe in the film, I can't remember. But the book goes deep with his psychological struggle.

[@mugglesarecooltoo]

Why would Disney associate the dragon and gemstones with goodness and the hardening of hearts with an evil force? Good for evil and evil for good?

[@MichaelWilliams-eq4kt]

It’s a real mystery that I guess we’ll never understand. In other news, Walt Disney, was a 33rd degree Freemason - the level where you know you are worshipping satan as god.

[@seminarystudent2045]

The whole time I was watching this movie, I kept thinking about how the story related to sin and the fall of man, Really great movie.

[@phillinsogood]

Yea same like how far we have fallen

[@323liska]

The symbolism of the gospel will begin to reveal itself everywhere as the ancient legends of this world begin to look more and more similar a synchronicity will appear and we will realize that all the ancient stories have all been pointing to the Messiah all along.

[@intavawongministries]

Amen. Just watched this movie. Sooooo many Christian aspects in it. Very moving and beautifully written. Our hearts move after movies of selflessness, love, forgiveness and truth... our hearts were made to love Jesus. We were made to love Jesus. I just pray everyone who’s still blind to that will no longer be and come to such a beautiful revelation of the need for God.

[@PeterTheRock-II]

Was watching this few weeks ago and I thought I was the only one that thought that. Just got a new sub

[@brethrenjc.3606]

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

[@davidcope5328]

You're a Presbyterian right? I was reading the book of common worship from john knox press, the service was kinda different but i was suprised how much of the mass they kept, its almost all there. Same when i look in Lutheran or Anglican prayer books, in appearance our worship is so different, but the texts are so similar!

[@davidcope5328]

I thought presbyterians were radically different, but i was set aback, i was reading essentially a very unusual mass. So i guess in a way at least some presbyterians are part of the Roman rite, jokes

[@davidcope5328]

Have you ever compared them, especially with the English catholic missal theres such a closeness, ive been really impressed, i feel like i relate to you guys more and better see where we differ

[@Dan-ch8kv]

There’s a beauty and focus to liturgy. It guides the heart and mind (at least that’s the goal) to remember the person and work of Jesus. But the theological differences are too profound on the essentials of salvation to unite them.

[@davidcope5328]

@@Dan-ch8kv of course, i was more thinking about the clear family resemblance, but yeah their liturgy also show their differences, theres a clear lack of any sacrifical language for example

[@Blvkwvlf]

The themes in this movie are Buddhist. They are eastern philosophies. Philosophies that existed way way way before Christianity. It’s not an accidental Christian movie. It’s a Buddhist movie that Christians have things in common with. Most religions have some basic things in common.

[@capitalizingcapitalist1202]

You mention buddhism being around long before christianity as if that gives it precendance over the bible. It doesn't.

[@Blvkwvlf]

@@capitalizingcapitalist1202 To you. You're Christian. Respect other religions.

[@aliftforlives3562]

I’ve got a question... I’m a sinner. I don’t want to die in my sins. What does Buddha teach me? Is it common?

[@Blvkwvlf]

@@aliftforlives3562 To forgive yourself and learn from your mistakes. Forgive and grow. Life is a big lesson. The more you forgive and grow, the more perfected your soul becomes.

[@aliftforlives3562]

Black Wolf so I take it I answer to no one but myself. What you call sin or a mistake I may not. I see why it’s popular...I guess then Jesus lied or was crazy. But I’m convinced by the evidence He didn’t.

[@tomasmurcu]

What a great video! Nice take, and as always you are a great speaker

[@JoyfulSeas]

I think that's grasping. I mean, a dragon turning into a woman... Sounds like Satan to me.

[@ihateyoujodyyvlogs3875]

Magic n Sorcery are a no go! You are correct sir

[@christophersnedeker2065]

The imagery isn't Christian, the themes however may be.

[@michaelbergman6398]

Just found your channel and absolutely love the videos you put out! Thank you!

[@jozelleordeniza3181]

I like how you connect the dots🔥 God bless you

[@moriartythethird5709]

On a more surface level interpretation, you have a dragon that brings them all together. So I can see it as the complete opposite.

[@solutreanswerethenatives3954]

Exactly

[@solutreanswerethenatives3954]

Watch out for false teachers

[@solutreanswerethenatives3954]

This is a g I 0 ba Is ti c movie and manipulates

[@chastecross5121]

Raya's life was not only about the dragon but also about the God

[@thetinypineyfarm6145]

@@solutreanswerethenatives3954 I am so glad I am not the only one that saw all the occult symbols and propaganda!

[@Dan-ch8kv]

I see it. But man the way her dad went out pissed me off for the rest of the film. Even my kids were yelling, “JUMP OFF THE BRIDGE WITH HER AND TELL EVERYONE ELSE TO TOO!” He had plenty of time, but instead spent all of that to lecture her. He didn’t make a good sacrifice. He left his daughter to fend for herself and turned to stone.

[@cenplays]

I was confused too. The theory I came up with to explain it to myself was that he wouldn't have been able to swim with his injured leg and if he leapt into the water with Raya he would have drowned and Raya might have drowned trying to save him. If he had tried to tell the other tribes to leap into the water to avoid the druun, they wouldn't believe him because they were all distrusting of each other and they would think that he was only saying that to get them killed so he could get the dragon gem pieces back.

[@jesuslovesyou9632]

I'm not even going to watch this. Jesus Christ rebuke the lies in the movie!

[@EmethMatthew]

I don't know enough about the making of this movie, but my only thoughts are concern that this might have been "accidentally on purpose" a form of westernizing a non-european/american story by writers who are influenced by the effect christianity has had on western thought and the movie isn't as reflective of the southeast asian cultures it is otherwise representing, while also not actually being christianity... Other than that, I love stories like this that incorporate themes of forgiveness that I can see parallel my love for the story of Jesus. I think that's awesome, I just hope it wasn't something that overrode what the story these cultures might have wanted to tell themselves, though I also don't think Jesus is actually western, so I also love to see how other cultures interpret Jesus' story outside of the european context I'm used to.

[@jblover2009]

I love seeing the christianity in movies

[@thisistheday597]

I think we are confusing "being nice and positive" with christianity. This is a beautiful animated film but don't get lost in the warm message and assume it christian. This is a pagan movie with obvious eastern teachings that all counter scripture. Walk carefully and use wisdom.

[@jblover2009]

@@thisistheday597 stop trying to bring law into my life, I didnt say it was a Christian movie but u can see things that relate to Christ in the movie and there is nothing wrong with that. If you feel convicted by watching it that's your personal convictions. But please dont bring it upon me. I appreciate you trying to share but I dont need it. Everything has a pagan thing in it, are we supposed to lock ourselves in a cage and not do anything. Last time I checked Jesus gave me freedom and I am not sinning by watching a movie and relating it to Christ

[@thisistheday597]

@@jblover2009 We all need correction and encouragement. Wasn't sent with a malice intent to hurt. But more than you and I can read these comments. Hopefully someone that is searching for the Lord will not look to entertanment but the Word of God. Have a good weekend.

[@jblover2009]

@@thisistheday597 of course we should look to the word of God no one denied that. But can we not see the beauty of Christ in things without someone condemning it all the time. It puts chains on people that dont need to be there. If you feel convicted by it that is ur personal convictions and I have no problem with it. But I am just asking that you dont put it upon me, you could have made a separate comment outside of my post if you felt the need to share that. I love Jesus so much and I love relating things to him and theres nothing wrong with that.I didnt need correction commenting on my post online isnt going to change my mind.This is why alot of people reject christianity because people like to put chains on others that God never put there.Thank God I know better because if i was weak in my faith that comment could have turned me off from the faith.Have a good weekend as well!

[@narrowistheway77]

There’s no Christianity in this movie, there is witchcraft, the direct opposite of what following Christ means

[@sintasunny8037]

I think people really underestimate animated movies. I'm 30 and during my lifetime, I've learned a lot of values through these movies. Personally, I was so overwhelmed by the end of this movie, cuz I was relating it to my situation and how God restored my trust issues; that's what majority of people don't have today, but this movie beautifully showed how it can be fixed.

[@brethrenjc.3606]

Hey What do I do when I find it hard and difficult to read my bible? I become lazy while reading and I start to lose interest forcing myself to read the bible instead of enjoying it

[@rainecoblentz5094]

What really helped me is listening to the Audio book and taking a social media cleanse ... currently deleted Instagram

[@myserinity4779]

I struggle with this sometimes too, It helps me simply to just pray for God to give me the desire to read more, and I always pray for the Holy spirit to open my heart to the truth and wisdom before reading. The old testament I like to see how I can identify Christ like figures or lessons throughout and it makes it interesting to me finding the parallels between scriptures. Just somethings I do that have helped me so maybe it will help you too 🙂

[@mimi_j]

Check out the channel gospel simplicity, they made a great video regarding praying the Bible but I think it’s also very helpful when it comes to reading the Bible

[@reepicheepsfriend]

I think you have already had some great advice but I would also like to add, maybe try reading a different translation of the Bible? One that's quite different than what you're currently reading? Or just a different part of the Bible that you're not as familiar with, so it could keep your interest better.

[@scottrobinson9334]

I think it's cool, there are several Christian fantasy books this is what we need more Christian fantasy movies

[@kalig.4982]

Forgivness is not a christian concept..that would be revenge, original sin, eternal damnation. Its killing the wrongdoer, the witch, the stranger... Humanism and Psychology its more helpful in understand the human condition and how to cope with pain.

[@TheLuchinita]

Well you are right, christianity is about the existence of eternal damnation. And acording to God’s law, anyone that sins will get it. And there is no hope for any human cause we’ve all sinned. We have all broke the law and chrstianity says we deserve that eternal damnation and be forever separeted from God. And thats why God made himself a human in Jesus Christ so he would never sin, and could save us all from eternal death, guilt and fear. Christianity is about not getting what you deserve. And yes you can still get eternal damnation but only if you dont want to accept Jesus as your savior. But if you do, there is no more conmednation for you🥳 And Jesus will heal all the brokeness and help you out, cause after all He knows what it is to be a human.

[@kalig.4982]

@@TheLuchinita That sounds like a very evil religion and a very cruel deity. I hope one day you will come free from this abusive relationship. Your are no sinner.. your are not perfect..that not the same. You can choose and try to do no harm to others (all animals incl. humans and the environment too). Yes, our psyche does make that easy sometimes. But then our psychology is the product of our society, our childhood and millions of years of evolution..therefore some contraditions, opposing impulses are to very normal. You should not hate you for not been perfect..you can work on this points if you choose to do so. Religions have be the humans first attempt in Psychology..but like the humans in this times so where the religions they invented..they didnt know much about Psychologie, Evolution, mental illness. Punishment and treat that was how they brought up their children ..and that why they made the abrahamic god like a (bad) father, too.

[@TheLuchinita]

@@kalig.4982 Kali you really sound so kind and lovely, and I totally mean it. Thank you for taking the time to answer me. i completely understand your point and trust me, I’ve tried all that but only Jesus could save me. I had no loving father but God showed himself to me as a loving father, and dont worry I no longer feel guilty or ashamed I know I am not perfect and Jesus still takes me as I am and helped me see myself as he does, wonderful and loved. He gave me a beautiful freedom. And its just that I am so happy, I want everyone else to feel the same as I do (free and loved) 😊but I totally get your point and I thank you for your genuine concern. I wish you all the best🌸 and maybe we’ll get across another comment in another video🤭🌸

[@kalig.4982]

@@TheLuchinita i am sorry to disturb your peace..but i think honesty its most (or more) important. (Honest is far more important then being nice) If you have a young daughter in a relationship with a older man. And this man told her ..she is evil and a sinner, and she wrong from birth..and she will only be good if she worship him..otherwise he will torture her for eternity. And she tells you is happy like she never was before and what a great guy he is.. You would call the police and a psychologist..because this in a cult, he is an abuser and she suffers from stockholms syndrom. You did have a really bad life and that its truly sad..and of cause you most find a way to cope with that..but a lie (or an abusive relationship with with an evil deity..like this god is discribed in its book) should not be the way. That is only reliving the old patterns a abusive father..only this one is a fantasy thou you can please his narcissitic demands.

[@UncleNath]

Great video. Keep em coming. New fan from Australia

[@joeeliyah2090]

Dragon worshipping.... That's in Revelation. The Beast gets his power from the dragon. Satan's system of entertainment is brainwashing people to focus on the dragon instead of the Lamb.

[@firewing1319]

When I first started learning just how different forms of media was being used to set up that system I was blown away. Now I can’t stop seeing it, and that is good.

[@melaniehancock2210]

Yes!!

[@MrOsiric]

Just watched the movie and was surprised thinking this was a movie just meant for kids.. flailed around youtube to see the reviews of this gem of a story. Damn good analysis, sir! :)

[@organicmamajones2743]

Isn't the dragon demonic?

[@texanboiii562]

Isn’t the dragon 🐉 in the Bible satan? 😑 this movie is just giving it character not to mention it’s Disney who is known to have subliminal messages and dark secrets.

[@dustinfigueroa1205]

I thought I was the only one thinking like this. I don't see how he thinks this is "good." The dragon is being made to be the savior, just like in Dr. Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr version)

[@somedude2853]

Yeah, more hollywood occultic garbage, we all know who is hollywood's favorite character...

[@tainii-san5879]

I don't think it's meant to be anything as bad as it is in Christian teachings. Other cultures in Asia view those creatures differently, I'm not sure from which nation in south-east Asia they were taking their specific inspiration from . But they were trying to make a movie for other Asian communities that are not so well known by taking their mythologies and forging a story around that myth. Like the did to Hercules , Moana....

[@cookandcleanmotivation]

I immediately noticed it as well. What I personally saw is that the evil in this movie represents the demonic forces that is on earth. Always lurking and hiding, and it immediately had to go away when light commands it to go away (pleading the blood of Jesus / saying His name over our lives.) The gems definitely represent the Lord and how He is always there no matter what. At the end, it goes to show that the Lord will always win no matter what. I love it :)

[@jordanwhite1120]

i’m 11, a christian and love this video

[@joekristamullins1]

That was excellent! In a strange way it caused me to look at my own stone heart. No because of Disney, but because of Jesus. How strange to find hope in places you never expected to find it.

[@ariannabapst3306]

If your a true christian you would know things like worshiping idols are shown in this movie and I'm 15 years old and I even see it

[@Desicuevas]

God bless you and praise Him for the discernment He's given you at such a young age. Good on you

[@S3verance]

Also noticed the Hindu references and was mind blown

[@GodsPoetryProductions]

Idol worship is not a Christian movie. The movie is what our culture is becoming and the idol is the devil.

[@PopcornTheology]

Wonderful video and great points. We hope to see more like this.