Oct 29, 2021
Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith elements presented in the ultra-popular Netflix series Squid Game. Since teens and young adults account for a large percentage of the audience, Mike's kids, Maddie and Mitchell offer their thoughts on the most viewed Netflix series of all time.
Faith Elements Spotted:
The presence and power of temptation to solve life problems and satisfy desires with earthly wealth and power. This power is evident in the Bible in several narratives including these listed below.
The temptation of Eve and Adam to be as powerful as God. The temptation of David in taking Bathsheba to satisfy his carnal desires. The possible temptation of Judas in his motivation for betrayal of Jesus for personal wealth or even service to others. The desire for places of honor within the Disciples, first demonstrated by James, John, and Peter.
The freedom God offers humans to follow in righteousness or their own desires. God does not coerce but allows people to decide, as does Satan, the tempter.
What do we value in life?
Some, (few) instances of agape love, sacrifice and care for the other.
The nature and subject matter of the film, as opposed as it is to the nature of God and faith, serves to remind persons of faith the challenge inherit in our calling. Disciples and the people of God are called to present the Way of the Kingdom and of God to a world that often is opposed to such ways.
