New Commandment Men’s Ministries BlogWhat Hallmark Movies Tell Us About the Current State of America
Hallmark movies may be formulaic and sentimental, yet their popularity reveals a longing for family-friendly life. This post contrasts their stable moral world with changes in American culture, arguing that many viewers experience nostalgic escapism while Christians may see an imperfect but recognizable reflection of values rooted in their worldview.
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6 thoughts on “What Hallmark Movies Tell Us About the Current State of America”
Here’s an excellent comment I received by email:
read your Hallmark analysis. I agree with what you said. What you didn’t say is that there is a subtle slipping away from biblical truth that is dangerous.
Couple examples:
1) Whenever they get married and live happily after (a phenomenal and explicit Christian message from the fairy tales of old!!!) the minister almost always is more of an after-thought, rather than an important anchor and spokesman for God. The message is, “go ahead and plan every detail of your wedding; oh, yes, sometime that week, see if the local minister can show up and bless the event.”
2) Christmas; while they are faithful with the Christmas Carols (a powerful message indeed); there comes that critical moment in the movie where the star/starlet says, “The most important message of Christmas is _______” And I shout to the TV, “JESUS – A SAVIOR IS BORN!!!” Instead, some more banal comment about family or love. While that is true, that can ONLY be found in Jesus/God’s love.
Having said that, my wife and I enjoy a no-brainer pleasant evening by the fire, just like you do.
this was a great post!!
Thanks, Kristine.
Agreed. You are right on.
We’re watching right along with you, Herb! Hallmark is one of the few decent channels left in today’s world. Apparently a lot of Americans agree.
Great to hear from you, Joan! I’m getting a lot of email on this topic. So apparently I’ve hit a nerve.