a hero saving us that appeals to us even when our culture so readily tells us that we are to save ourselves. It stands as a testament to the eternal significance of Christ's story that even when it's used unintentionally, its truth in a way still shines through. In addition, this concept also serves as a charge for Christians to use the God-given gifts of writing, acting and filmmaking to create meaningful stories through film that convey these themes and motifs of Christianity in a way that resonates with audiences. What makes a good sermon often does not make a good film, and a Christian film doesn't have to preach to an audience to get them to recognize the truth as the truth. As an audience member, I should not have to turn to "A Quiet Place" to see a better representation of sacrificial love than in "God's Not Dead." We should take heed of the ways Hollywood uses these motifs in their works and do so in a way that is intentional yet tasteful to convey gospel truth that resonates emotionally while also telling a great story. Christian films should reflect the greatest story ever told, not distract from its impact due to our inability to properly tell a story while conveying a message. a and L A ott Im g ourt s of Par mount P1 ur s II O Photograph by Logan Howard Ben Konuch is a junior Strategic Communication student and an A&E writer for Cedars. He enjoys getting sucked into good stories, playing video games and swing dancing in the rain. Gf ph1c. b Ang I D I no 7
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