[Jerseee]

I am in agreement with seeker.

there is much more than good versus evil in this movie.

Iamfree, I highly suggest that you (in particular) see this movie. This is not an attempt to sway you in whatever you believe. But I truly believe that this has some connection to redemption just as seeker said. that is why I want you to see this movie. Moreover, do not judge too hastily because of what SJ said. Even if you don't see it now, you should see it nonetheless--very insightful.

The fact that Gabriel tried to force humans to make a choice by unleashing Memnon (the devil's son) is similiar to the system we have today. For example, the big thing now is Terrorists. The demons in the movie could be construed as such. Gabriel taking matters into her own hands to force humans to either repent or lose salvation is just like your homey George Bush saying, "you are either with us or the terrorists." Forcing folks to make a choice between 2 evils.

Also a good point in the movie was the fact that Gabriel told Constantine that just because he "knew" about salvation is not enough---he had to believe in it and make those sacrifices necessary to support that belief. Just as Iamfree does with redemption and his faith. He makes those necessary sacrifices because he believes in what he does and the word.

Plus, there is redemption in the most unlikely of places. The issue that the devil made about saving Constantine's life versus him going to heaven is redemption in itself. the devil wanted Constatine's soul so bad that he was willing to wager that Constantine would revert back to living less than honorable. But what I did not understand was why was the devil's feet covered in tar and he wore a white suit?

Seeker,

Constantine did what he did so that the devil would come personally to get him and since the devil was the only one would could release souls from his bondage--he could in fact make a deal with the devil. But the devil forgot about the sacrifice. Constantine made the devil an offer that the devil really didn't need to make. He could have kept both souls. I think that shows a side of the devil as being reasonable? What do you think?

There is so much going on that you do have to see it twice and not get caught up in the graphics and special effects or you'll miss something really good.

Iamfree, it is just my opinion that you see it, but when or if you do decide to see it, please keep an open mind so that you do not miss something really good. It is not a challenge to your faith--it is an enhancement of your critical reading and listening skills. Nothing should be able to sway your faith so it should not be such an issue to see it. I hope you see it, I'd like to hear your take on it and how it matches or does not match up with UCC redemption.

have fun--please keep in mind that its just a movie.