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Have you seen Neeslan, a creation spurred by Liam Neeson's commitment to be Aslan's voice in the coming Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe release? A number of people have asked me if we'll find a faithful telling of C.S. Lewis' work come to screen in 137 days or if Disney will have corrupted its allegory of the work of Christ. I do not know, but Lord willing, there will be much value in the film and it will reflect the author's intent.

The other day, I watched Disney's Ruby Bridges: A Real American Hero, click here for the Ruby Bridges Foundation, with Hayley and Ellen. I found the film a helpful introduction to conversation regarding the relationship between the African American and the European American communities that our bridged at our local congregation. Furthermore, I found the faith of the Bridges' family and Ruby, in particular, a great encouragement and model of how to live when marginalized in one's community. I found myself mourning and praying against the destructive power of sin and the evil One in individuals and structures in our society, our world. So I do have confidence that the light of the Gosepel can shine through the Wonderful World of Disney and it is even more encouraging to read on Narniaweb.com:

Is this going to be a secularized Hollywood version or will C.S. Lewis’ Christian themes stay intact? It’s no secret that C.S. Lewis was an outspoken Christian and his faith was woven throughout everything he wrote. Narnia is no exception and much of the stories are allegorical in nature. Will Hollywood have its way and strip out Lewis’ spiritual messages? Not so, promises Douglas Gresham, co-producer and stepson of Lewis himself. A committed Christian, Gresham has vowed not to “change the words of the master.” Indeed, Walden Media itself has a track record of family-friendly films so it seems that the film will be in good hands. Many are concerned that Disney's influence will water down the Christian themes which run through the Narnia stories, but it's important to remember that Walden Media is ultimately in charge of the film, not Disney.