web Would you watch Christian-oriented MLP analysis?

[Henny Penny Benny 936]

So I've been sort of wanting to start up a Pony analysis channel on YouTube, but I've been unsure what to do. (Also, I'm in school and have a job and thus will probably never get around to it, at least not for a while.) But if I ever do such a thing, since I am a Christian, I'm thinking to try to take a look at the show from an explicitly Christian perspective; i.e., compare and contrast the ideals in the show with the ideals in the Bible. Of course, if no one actually watched, it'd be wasted effort, so my question is this:

 

How many of you would subscribe or watch such videos, whether out of curiosity or because you're also Christians or for any other reason? Also, any thoughts on how to make such a channel work well, or what to avoid in such a channel?

 

Edit: Just to clarify, comparing and contrasting MLP and the Bible wouldn't be the only thing I did, just the primary focus. There would also be a fair helping of good old fashioned giving-my-opinion-of-episodes and analysis of the show in and of itself.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Henny Penny Benny

[Ezio Auditore 702]

I really the like the idea, in fact the two are very easy to correlate I find, I wrote a thing about it here http://www.fimfiction.net/group/1565/christian-bronies/thread/30928/my-little-pony-can-be-used-to-teach-christian-values

 

I would subscribe, and I would avoid being overly dogmatic about various things.

[BastementSparkle 20,335]

I'm not Christian but I really do enjoy analysis videos. I'd be willing to give it a try. I haven't seen anything like that in the analysis community, and it would be interesting to hear about it from that kind of perspective. Might even learn something new, and could start some interesting discussions.

[Pinkamena-Pills 6,840]

While im not a Christian,i would still be particularly intrigued to see a different take on the usual MLP analysis style from a admittedly different perspective and non-traditional style.

 

As long as things don't get overly dogmatic i would watch,however i admit i would not subscribe because i don't subscribe to anything on YouTube. 

[ReGen 1,466]

I would watch it.

 

Sounds very interesting.

[boiteporte 591]

I'm not Christian and I would not watch it.

I saw a Christian-oriented analysis of Harry Potter once.

 

And it was so crazy that I'm not prepared to watch something similar for MLP.

 

There would be a few stuff to talk about in terms of mythology (like Tartarus, Cerberus, etc) , but not Christianity.

[Henny Penny Benny 936]

Thanks so much for the feedback, y'all!

[Inactive01 5,299]

The show already has things that Christianity teaches. The biggest difference is just making Jesus Christ slightly more explicit. 

 

It would be like Adventures in Odyssey if MLP did it right. Just please, PLEASE... don't make it like the Christian movies that little kids watch to learn Christian values. I mean, they're good for young Christian families, but for an older audience, you need something astronomically better than that. 

[GenderIsAnIllusion 2,178]

Meh..... No I wouldent...... Do if you have to though.....

[\/ 651]

I'm sorry but I can't help thinking that religious perspectives should only be used when concerning things that affect said religion, and nothing else, like how it should be left out of the pledge of aligence and the swearing in of the president and such. But you know, that's just me.

[Mars Caramel 319]

I might not, but that's entirely because I'm very selective in the analysts I like to watch when it comes to presentation, humour (if any), and detail. However, while I am not a religious person myself, a unique perspective such as the primarily-Christian-oriented focus you stated sounds like a good idea if you want to be unique, which is essential if you're looking to be noticed among the other analysts. Wouldn't do any harm if you gave it a try.

[Henny Penny Benny 936]

I'm sorry but I can't help thinking that religious perspectives should only be used when concerning things that affect said religion, and nothing else, like how it should be left out of the pledge of aligence and the swearing in of the president and such. But you know, that's just me.

Thanks for the feedback! 

 

But personally, I just can't help but view everything in life through the lens of my faith. It's part of who I am! 

I might not, but that's entirely because I'm very selective in the analysts I like to watch when it comes to presentation, humour (if any), and detail. However, while I am not a religious person myself, a unique perspective such as the primarily-Christian-oriented focus you stated sounds like a good idea if you want to be unique, which is essential if you're looking to be noticed among the other analysts. Wouldn't do any harm if you gave it a try.

Honestly, that's also part of why I'm considering it. Getting horse-famous takes standing out in a crowd!

[IceeBrony 251]

I'm not saying that it can't be done. But it's extremely unlikely to go over well with anyone except nutjobs. You can, and people do, read almost anything into anything else. MLP:FiM could have a satanic analysis and still be accurate. That isn't the real hurdle here. The problem is that most people don't understand Christianity (interesting aside, spell check capitalizes Christianity but not satanic ). I mean look at all the 'Christians' that don't support gay rights, or women's equality. Even though the bible is clear on those points, explicit in the case of equality.

 

Rather than saying that MLP has a Christian message, maybe say that Christian values are being shown. Love and acceptance are big points in both MLP and Christianity. Just don't be too heavy-handed. If you go to far, you'll only convince those that are already convinced, and push away all others.

[Henny Penny Benny 936]

I'm not saying that it can't be done. But it's extremely unlikely to go over well with anyone except nutjobs. You can, and people do, read almost anything into anything else. MLP:FiM could have a satanic analysis and still be accurate. That isn't the real hurdle here. The problem is that most people don't understand Christianity (interesting aside, spell check capitalizes Christianity but not satanic ). I mean look at all the 'Christians' that don't support gay rights, or women's equality. Even though the bible is clear on those points, explicit in the case of equality.

 

Rather than saying that MLP has a Christian message, maybe say that Christian values are being shown. Love and acceptance are big points in both MLP and Christianity. Just don't be too heavy-handed. If you go to far, you'll only convince those that are already convinced, and push away all others.

I don't intend to say it "has a Christian message", merely to compare the separate and unique messages of the two things, pointing out similarities and differences and whatnot. Essentially just analyzing MLP as a show through the lens of Christian faith.

[Malinter 3,064]

Nope. Mostly because it would just remind me of how christianity just warps everything it fit into it. MLP:FiM doesn't need to be to linked religion at all because to be frank it teaches morals better.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Shire Pony Malinter

[IceeBrony 251]

I don't intend to say it "has a Christian message", merely to compare the separate and unique messages of the two things, pointing out similarities and differences and whatnot. Essentially just analyzing MLP as a show through the lens of Christian faith.

Okay, good luck to you. Just go into it knowing that it's a difficult road. The 'conservative Christians' won't like it if you're not enough on their side. And the non-Christians with attitude will be flaming you, probably regardless of message. I'd recommend a good Christian review of something, but for the life of me I can't think of any   Maybe look through some of the crazier ones to see what to avoid (the creationist museum misquoting Genesis comes to mind ). Also check out the comments so you know what you're getting yourself into. Finally, maybe brush up on the book of Galatians, there's some pretty useful passages there. 

 

As long as you know what you're getting yourself into, I say go for it.

[Henny Penny Benny 936]

The 'conservative Christians' won't like it if you're not enough on their side.

Well considering I am what most folk would call a "conservative Christian," I don't think I'd run into too much trouble there. 

 

Thanks for the tips!

[TheDarkMysteryMan 670]

No. Simple. Why? Because they would put thier beliefs over the actual morals. Here's an example:

 

"The story of this episode shows that you can't always do difficult, but she didn't sacrifice her younger sister to please the all mighty Lord and now will be shunned by all of the neighbors." Bible enthusiast and Christians should Just stick to what they do best, not make a show fall under rules and standards that were not part of it in the first place.

[Henny Penny Benny 936]

No. Simple. Why? Because they would put thier beliefs over the actual morals. Here's an example:

 

"The story of this episode shows that you can't always do difficult, but she didn't sacrifice her younger sister to please the all mighty Lord and now will be shunned by all of the neighbors." Bible enthusiast and Christians should Just stick to what they do best, not make a show fall under rules and standards that were not part of it in the first place.

I think you may misunderstand what I'd be doing. I wouldn't be trying to force MLP to fit into my faith, like forcing a square peg into a round hole. I'd merely be looking at how my MLP and my faith fit with each other and how they don't. Where they reinforce each other and where they conflict with each other.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Henny Penny Benny

[TheDarkMysteryMan 670]

I think you may misunderstand what I'd be doing. I wouldn't be trying to force MLP to fit into my faith, like forcing a square peg into a round hole. I'd merely be looking at how my MLP and my faith fit with each other and how they don't. Where they reinforce each other and where they conflict with each other.

Oh...in that case, it all depends on your standards. If you think Tue morals in the show fit to what yo believe, than yeah I don't see the problems with it.

[Telling Detail 15]

So I've been sort of wanting to start up a Pony analysis channel on YouTube, but I've been unsure what to do. (Also, I'm in school and have a job and thus will probably never get around to it, at least not for a while.) But if I ever do such a thing, since I am a Christian, I'm thinking to try to take a look at the show from an explicitly Christian perspective; i.e., compare and contrast the ideals in the show with the ideals in the Bible. Of course, if no one actually watched, it'd be wasted effort, so my question is this:

 

How many of you would subscribe or watch such videos, whether out of curiosity or because you're also Christians or for any other reason? Also, any thoughts on how to make such a channel work well, or what to avoid in such a channel?

 

Edit: Just to clarify, comparing and contrasting MLP and the Bible wouldn't be the only thing I did, just the primary focus. There would also be a fair helping of good old fashioned giving-my-opinion-of-episodes and analysis of the show in and of itself.

http://mlpforums.com/topic/106456-analyst-collaboration-nation/

 

I think your viewpoint is fantasitic and would love to hear more if you have the time...

[SparklingSwirls 21,604]

Hmm... sure! I enjoy watching different analysis videos to see different people's viewpoints on things, and this sounds like an interesting way to be a little different. I'd give it a watch.

[Sugar Pea 2,683]

I would not mind watching a Christian take on an MLP analysis!
Not saying that because I too am a Christian, but it would be interesting.  

[AnonBrony 1,469]

Not a bad idea. Go for it. Though I don't normally watch analysis videos in the first place so I'm not sure if I personally would subscribe. Hope you don't get too much hate  

[Moved to Elsewhere 11,331]

Doesn't sound like a bad idea, though I wouldn't watch it since I'm not too religious.