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    Son of Man is an updated story of the life of Jesus set in the fictional State of Judea that is modern day South Africa – complete with warlords and child soldiers. It could easily be mistaken for modern day Rwanda or Darfur with its modern issues and political overtones. Roger Ebert stated, “The secret of the movie is that it doesn’t strain to draw parallels with current world events – because it doesn’t have to.” The director draws parallels between the gospels and 21st century Africa. According to Dartford-May, “we wanted to look at the Gospels as if they were written by spin doctors and to strip that away and look at the truth.” The director “captures the rhythms of African life in both rural settings and sprawling townships.” “Feather-clad young angels offer an eerie echo and reminder of Africa’s lost generations.” The movie also sticks with what Eric Snider calls “Traditional African trial music, dance, and costumes” as a type of worship or or allusion to Jesus’ godhood. Judea is in flux; warlords and corruption take center stage. Poverty, violence, and oppression affect the all of the people. The key idea is that Jesus is a freedom fighter – one that fights injustice and oppression. The director does not emphasize “Jesus’ divinity so much as his leadership, good sense and compassion.” Jesus is not violent and his followers, most of whom were former child soldiers, are encouraged to respond non-violently, which goes against their upbringing and training. Son of Man Film Poster According to Roger Moore, Jesus “speaks Xhosa and teaches his followers not just the basics – tolerance, forgiveness – - but also fairness, as well as decrying drug companies that price their wares out of the reach of those they could save.” The one particular scene that really emulates the character of Jesus effectively is when Jesus is talking to his followers. He is using language that brings the beatitudes to mind, however this version is updated to address present day issues, which include the aforementioned drug companies as well as the oppression of people by other nations. It calls evil by its rightful label. In fact his statements that “address political violence and ‘protectionism’” are relevant today. In fact, you could assume that he stands with the current Occupy movement and the 99% who are affected by corporate greed as well as hegemonic control and corruption. Continue reading: http://feminismandreligion.com/2012/01/12/son-of-man-an-updated-gospel-story-of-jesus-set-in-south-africa-by-michele-stopera-freyhauf/ Tags: from → Christianity, Catholicism, Politics, Ethics, Resistance, Activism, Mariology, General, Catholic Church, Women and Ministry, Feminism, Women in the Church, Redemptive Suffering, Theology, Scripture, Social Justice, Art, Review, Ecojustice, Jesus, Race and Ethnicity, Women and Community, Human Rights, Power relations, Women's Agency, Postcolonialism, Children, Military, Family, Bible, Community liberation theology, politics, Michele Stopera Freyhauf, Mary, South Africa, oppression, Occupy Movement, Rwanda, Darfur, Son of Man, Africa's lost generation, political corruption, warlords, gospel, beatitudes

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    Son of Man is an updated story of the life of Jesus set in the fictional State of Judea that is modern day South Africa – complete with warlords and child soldiers. It could easily be mistaken for modern day Rwanda or Darfur with its modern issues and political overtones. Roger Ebert stated, “The secret of the movie is that it doesn’t strain to draw parallels with current world events – because it doesn’t have to.” The director draws parallels between the gospels and 21st century Africa. According to Dartford-May, “we wanted to look at the Gospels as if they were written by spin doctors and to strip that away and look at the truth.” The director “captures the rhythms of African life in both rural settings and sprawling townships.” “Feather-clad young angels offer an eerie echo and reminder of Africa’s lost generations.” The movie also sticks with what Eric Snider calls “Traditional African trial music, dance, and costumes” as a type of worship or or allusion to Jesus’ godhood. Judea is in flux; warlords and corruption take center stage. Poverty, violence, and oppression affect the all of the people. The key idea is that Jesus is a freedom fighter – one that fights injustice and oppression. The director does not emphasize “Jesus’ divinity so much as his leadership, good sense and compassion.” Jesus is not violent and his followers, most of whom were former child soldiers, are encouraged to respond non-violently, which goes against their upbringing and training. Son of Man Film Poster According to Roger Moore, Jesus “speaks Xhosa and teaches his followers not just the basics – tolerance, forgiveness – - but also fairness, as well as decrying drug companies that price their wares out of the reach of those they could save.” The one particular scene that really emulates the character of Jesus effectively is when Jesus is talking to his followers. He is using language that brings the beatitudes to mind, however this version is updated to address present day issues, which include the aforementioned drug companies as well as the oppression of people by other nations. It calls evil by its rightful label. In fact his statements that “address political violence and ‘protectionism’” are relevant today. In fact, you could assume that he stands with the current Occupy movement and the 99% who are affected by corporate greed as well as hegemonic control and corruption. Continue reading: http://feminismandreligion.com/2012/01/12/son-of-man-an-updated-gospel-story-of-jesus-set-in-south-africa-by-michele-stopera-freyhauf/ Tags: from → Christianity, Catholicism, Politics, Ethics, Resistance, Activism, Mariology, General, Catholic Church, Women and Ministry, Feminism, Women in the Church, Redemptive Suffering, Theology, Scripture, Social Justice, Art, Review, Ecojustice, Jesus, Race and Ethnicity, Women and Community, Human Rights, Power relations, Women's Agency, Postcolonialism, Children, Military, Family, Bible, Community liberation theology, politics, Michele Stopera Freyhauf, Mary, South Africa, oppression, Occupy Movement, Rwanda, Darfur, Son of Man, Africa's lost generation, political corruption, warlords, gospel, beatitudes

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    Son of Man: An Updated Gospel Story of Jesus Set in South Africa by Michele Stopera Freyhauf

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    Son of Man is an updated story of the life of Jesus set in the fictional State of Judea that is modern day South Africa – complete with warlords and child soldiers. It could easily be mistaken for modern day Rwanda or Darfur with its modern issues and political overtones. Roger Ebert stated, “The secret of the movie is that it doesn’t strain to draw parallels with current world events – because it doesn’t have to.” The director draws parallels between the gospels and 21st century Africa. According to Dartford-May, “we wanted to look at the Gospels as if they were written by spin doctors and to strip that away and look at the truth.” The director “captures the rhythms of African life in both rural settings and sprawling townships.” “Feather-clad young angels offer an eerie echo and reminder of Africa’s lost generations.” The movie also sticks with what Eric Snider calls “Traditional African trial music, dance, and costumes” as a type of worship or or allusion to Jesus’ godhood. Judea is in flux; warlords and corruption take center stage. Poverty, violence, and oppression affect the all of the people. The key idea is that Jesus is a freedom fighter – one that fights injustice and oppression. The director does not emphasize “Jesus’ divinity so much as his leadership, good sense and compassion.” Jesus is not violent and his followers, most of whom were former child soldiers, are encouraged to respond non-violently, which goes against their upbringing and training. Son of Man Film Poster According to Roger Moore, Jesus “speaks Xhosa and teaches his followers not just the basics – tolerance, forgiveness – - but also fairness, as well as decrying drug companies that price their wares out of the reach of those they could save.” The one particular scene that really emulates the character of Jesus effectively is when Jesus is talking to his followers. He is using language that brings the beatitudes to mind, however this version is updated to address present day issues, which include the aforementioned drug companies as well as the oppression of people by other nations. It calls evil by its rightful label. In fact his statements that “address political violence and ‘protectionism’” are relevant today. In fact, you could assume that he stands with the current Occupy movement and the 99% who are affected by corporate greed as well as hegemonic control and corruption. Continue reading: http://feminismandreligion.com/2012/01/12/son-of-man-an-updated-gospel-story-of-jesus-set-in-south-africa-by-michele-stopera-freyhauf/ Tags: from → Christianity, Catholicism, Politics, Ethics, Resistance, Activism, Mariology, General, Catholic Church, Women and Ministry, Feminism, Women in the Church, Redemptive Suffering, Theology, Scripture, Social Justice, Art, Review, Ecojustice, Jesus, Race and Ethnicity, Women and Community, Human Rights, Power relations, Women's Agency, Postcolonialism, Children, Military, Family, Bible, Community liberation theology, politics, Michele Stopera Freyhauf, Mary, South Africa, oppression, Occupy Movement, Rwanda, Darfur, Son of Man, Africa's lost generation, political corruption, warlords, gospel, beatitudes

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    by Michele Stopera Freyhauf January 12, 2012 Son of Man is an updated story of the life of Jesus set in the fictional State of Judea that is modern day South Africa complete with warlords and child soldiers. It could easily be mistaken for modern day Rwanda or Darfur with its modern issues and political overtones. Roger Ebert stated, The secret of the movie is that it doesnt strain to draw parallels with current world events because it doesnt have to. The director draws parallels between the gospels and 21st century Africa. According to Dartford-May, we wanted to look at the Gospels as if they were written by spin doctors and to strip that away and look at the truth. The director captures the rhythms of African life in both rural settings and sprawling townships. Feather-clad young angels offer an eerie echo and reminder of Africas lost generations. The movie also sticks with what Eric Snider calls Traditional African trial music, dance, and costumes as a type of worship or or allusion to Jesus godhood. Judea is in flux; warlords and corruption take center stage. Poverty, violence, and oppression affect the all of the people. The key idea is that Jesus is a freedom fighter one that fights injustice and oppression. The director does not emphasize Jesus divinity so much as his leadership, good sense and compassion. Jesus is not violent and his followers, most of whom were former child soldiers, are encouraged to respond non-violently, which goes against their upbringing and training. Son of Man Film Poster According to Roger Moore, Jesus speaks Xhosa and teaches his followers not just the basics tolerance, forgiveness - but also fairness, as well as decrying drug companies that price their wares out of the reach of those they could save. The one particular scene that really emulates the character of Jesus effectively is when Jesus is talking to his followers. He is using language that brings the beatitudes to mind, however this version is updated to address present day issues, which include the aforementioned drug companies as well as the oppression of people by other nations. It calls evil by its rightful label. In fact his statements that address political violence and protectionism are relevant today. In fact, you could assume that he stands with the current Occupy movement and the 99% who are affected by corporate greed as well as hegemonic control and corruption. Continue reading: http://feminismandreligion.com/2012/01/12/son-of-man-an-updated-gospel-story-ofjesus-set-in-south-africa-by-michele-stopera-freyhauf/ Tags: from Christianity, Catholicism, Politics, Ethics, Resistance, Activism, Mariology, General, Catholic Church, Women and Ministry, Feminism, Women in the Church, Redemptive Suffering, Theology, Scripture, Social Justice, Art, Review, Ecojustice, Jesus, Race and Ethnicity, Women and Community, Human Rights, Power relations, Women's Agency, Postcolonialism, Children, Military, Family, Bible, Community liberation theology, politics, Michele Stopera Freyhauf, Mary, South Africa, oppression, Occupy Movement, Rwanda, Darfur, Son of Man, Africa's lost generation, political corruption, warlords, gospel, beatitudes

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