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God v Congress

posted 12 years ago by Clive-Silas
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I admit to not watching the whole movie through, I did feel it was too sappily sentimental about, frankly, too Christianity-centered. Then the flood happens and more or less smashes up Congress, apparently because God is displeased with the result of the democratic process (however corruptly it was portrayed).

At the moment the flood waters crashed into the Capitol, I imagined Morgan Freeman shouting "Separate this!"

In those terms, the thrust of the movie appeared to be contrary to the fundamental principles of the Constitution. Democracy fails and God steps in. I just wondered what people thought about that aspect.

[–] marleinasmom 10 years ago

God didn't send that flood. He knew the dam would let go due to cutting corners and poor development practices. He then instructed Evan to build the ark, using the coming destruction as a catalyst to bring Evan back to himself, remind him what is important, and strengthen his relationship with his family. God may have given the floodwaters a little nudge in the direction of Congress, but the flood and devastation that followed can't be blamed on anyone but the sheisty Congressmen.