Christian Conviction Inconsistencies with Movies, Music, and Holidays

Christian Conviction Inconsistencies with Movies, Music, and Holidays

Many Christians claim to live by biblical standards—yet when it comes to entertainment, media, and even holidays, their convictions often collapse. They condemn witchcraft, idolatry, and false religion in real life, yet enjoy fiction packed with those very things. They denounce others for immorality while singing along to music glorifying it. And while rejecting holidays with pagan ties like Halloween, they embrace others with similar roots.

Let’s explore a pattern of selective morality—where what’s accepted is based not on Scripture, but personal taste, nostalgia, or cultural popularity.

1. Necromancy in The Lord of the Rings

In Return of the King, Aragorn summons the Army of the Dead—clearly necromancy (communication with the dead). The Bible strictly condemns this (Deut. 18:11), yet many Christians celebrate it because it’s "redemptive fantasy" written by Tolkien.

2. Magic in The Chronicles of Narnia

C.S. Lewis's beloved series is full of:

Talking animals

Sorcery (White Witch)

Magical healing elixirs

Resurrection via “deep magic”

Because it's seen as Christian allegory, it's given a pass—despite the biblical ban on sorcery.

3. Harry Potter Series

Many Christians burn or ban it for glorifying witchcraft. Yet:

Magic in Harry Potter is used for good

Themes include sacrifice, friendship, and courage

So why is this denounced while Narnia or Middle-earth is praised? The standard shifts based on what feels Christian-friendly.

4. Star Wars and the Mystical Force

The Force is a pantheistic, mystical energy source:

Enables prophecy, telekinesis, spirit appearances

Strong parallels to Eastern religion and New Age spirituality

Yet Star Wars is beloved by many Christians. The Force isn’t Yahweh—but it still gets a free pass in space.

5. The Hobbit / LOTR (Again)

Gandalf is a wizard who casts spells, fights with light magic, and returns from the dead—power that would be suspicious or blasphemous if practiced by real people. But because Tolkien was a Catholic and the story feels epic and moral, it’s embraced.

6. Disney Fairy Tales

Christians let their children consume films like:

Frozen (summoning powers)

Aladdin (genies, wish-magic)

The Little Mermaid (sea witch magic)

These are full of spiritual themes that would be condemned in real life—but rebranded as harmless fantasy.

7. The Wizard of Oz

Glinda the “Good Witch”

Magic slippers

A wizard behind the curtain manipulating reality

Christians celebrate it as a wholesome classic, despite its deep roots in magic and occult imagery.

8. Game of Thrones / House of the Dragon

This one crosses far more than “fantasy” lines:

Pagan rituals, blood magic

Spirit resurrections

Graphic sex and extreme violence

Moral relativism at its core

Still, many Christians watched and justified it “for the story.” They would never let their kids read Leviticus 18 aloud but streamed GoT without blinking. The double standard is clear: it’s not about purity—it’s about preference.

9. Twilight / Vampire Diaries

Romanticizing death and immortality, these stories glorify:

Undead lovers

Soulmates among monsters

Eternal life apart from God

Many Christians consumed them enthusiastically—even while denouncing Halloween or New Age spirituality. It reveals a curious tolerance for spiritual themes when they’re packaged in teenage romance.

10. The Matrix and Gnostic Christianity

Neo is a messianic figure who:

Awakens others to reality

Dies and rises

Fulfills a prophecy

But The Matrix is built on Gnosticism, where salvation comes by escaping the “illusion” of the material world—totally contrary to the biblical worldview. And yet, it’s used in Christian sermons and apologetics without hesitation.

11. Music Lyrics & Sabbath Living – The Overlooked Blind Spots

Christians often protest explicit or “worldly” music, yet listen to:

Songs glorifying lust, pride, materialism, and revenge

Artists who openly blaspheme, misrepresent God, and embrace dark themes

Then there’s the Sabbath. It's one of the Ten Commandments (Exod. 20:8), but many believers today completely ignore it. Running errands, working, or binge-watching shows is normal—even praised.

Contrast that with Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods like Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, where Jews have thrown stones at cars for violating the Sabbath. Regardless of whether that’s right, it shows how seriously others take the command—while Christians often treat it like a suggestion.

12. Pagan Holidays and Selective Outrage

Many Christians refuse to celebrate Halloween, calling it pagan, demonic, and evil. But instead of full abstinence, they simply rename it: “Harvest Festival”, “Hallelujah Night,” or do "Reformation Day" often held on the same date, with costumes and candy intact.

Meanwhile, they celebrate:

Christmas with trees, lights, and gifts (none found in Scripture)

Birthdays with candles (a tradition with spiritual and symbolic origins)

Easter with egg hunts and bunnies—both rooted in fertility rites and spring paganism

The logic is inconsistent: if Halloween is rejected due to pagan roots, shouldn't these also be questioned? But because these traditions are warm, fun, or tied to family memories, they remain unquestioned.

Conclusion

What’s most troubling isn’t just the inconsistency—it’s the smugness, moral superiority, and unexamined hypocrisy that often come with it. Many Christians loudly condemn others for engaging with “worldly” or “demonic” content, while enjoying the same themes under a more familiar or sanitized label. They'll preach purity while streaming Game of Thrones. They'll call others unclean, while singing along to songs dripping with lust and pride. They'll boycott Halloween but decorate a Christmas tree with pagan origins.This isn’t discernment—it’s selective outrage, rebranded as virtue. Even worse, many have turned this inconsistency into a weapon, spiritually cannibalizing each other—accusing, dividing, and devouring their own over who’s more "biblical" or "holy." It’s no longer about loving truth—it’s about proving moral superiority. Until Christians develop a consistent, humble, and honest ethic, the world will continue to see a fractured Church—one that preaches holiness, but practices compromise.