the lion, the witch and the wardrobe / myLot

Philippines

September 26, 2008 12:15am CST

Do you know that this story is written by C.S. Lewis, a celebrated theologian in his time and a very famous one.If you have enjoyed the battle between the good and evil here and witness the rising again of the lion, you would realized that it is the symbolic parallel drawn from the resurrection of Jesus? Not the importance of Santa Claus bringing back the materialistic Christmas. But why use Santa Claus by C.S. the christian? any thought?

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cambiste

@cambiste (1244)

• India

26 Sep 08

i loved the movie too. And the sacrifice of the lion was a lot like Jesus's sacrifice for the people. Santa Clause was actually a human being - Nicholas who used to have a kind heart, and once climbed into the chimney of an orphanage to give toys to the children. Its in remembrance of that we "use" santaclause. Anyway, im not sure i got the point of what you were saying, you touched 3 topics in your post :D btw, i loved watching Narnia II as well. Its a pity the older 2 wont be three in Narnia III. Enjoy yourself and happy mylotting.

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urleny

@urleny (18)

• Philippines

26 Sep 08

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I just want to provoke so as to force us to think deeply and meaningfully. I have nothing against the idea of Santa Clause as long as that symbol do not jeopardize the true meaning of Christmas. The spirit of giving is much welcome and a very noble act. My interpretation is: CS used Santa Clause to redeem its image from the Christian communities as that of a creature from our wild fantasies to reality( that every person who has a heart to give can be a Santa clause), not to give the credit to him in saving Narnia. Christmas setting is also symbolic here: It's this season that the Savior was born so it is a fitting symbol also that salvation has come. Unfortunately, i haven't watched narnia 11, and as i read from CS biography, the book is till book 5.