{"id":2102477,"date":"2023-11-17T21:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T02:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/quantico-star-says-criticism-of-new-christmas-movie-has-surprisingly-come-from-christians\/"},"modified":"2023-11-17T21:12:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T02:12:39","slug":"quantico-star-says-criticism-of-new-christmas-movie-has-surprisingly-come-from-christians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/quantico-star-says-criticism-of-new-christmas-movie-has-surprisingly-come-from-christians\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Quantico&#8217; Star Says Criticism of New Christmas Movie Has Surprisingly Come from Christians"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fquantico-star-says-criticism-of-new-christmas-movie-has-surprisingly-come-from-christians%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2102477&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>&#8216;Quantico&#8217; Star Surprised by Christian Backlash Against New Christmas Movie<\/h2>\n<p>Alan Powell, known for his role in\u2063 &#8220;Quantico,&#8221; co-produced the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/itll-cancel-itself-dennis-quaid-rips-cancel-culture-talks-upcoming-reagan-biopic-new-film-in-exclusive-interview\/\" title=\"\u2018It\u2019ll Cancel Itself\u2019: Dennis Quaid Rips Cancel Culture, Talks Upcoming \u2018Reagan\u2019 Biopic, New Film In Exclusive Interview\">faith-based film<\/a> &#8220;Journey\u2064 to Bethlehem&#8221; which tells the \u200bstory of Jesus&#8217; birth. However, Powell has been taken aback\u2064 by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disneys-live-action-the-little-mermaid-star-halle-bailey-responds-to-race-swap-criticisms\/\" title=\"Disney\u2019s Live-action The Little Mermaid Star Halle Bailey Responds To Race-Swap Criticisms\">negative reception<\/a> \u2062from some Christian outlets.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We made this\u2063 movie with so much passion and love for this story. I was raised in the Church&#8230; I was in a Christian \u2063band. I&#8217;ve acted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/critics-vs-america-the-chasm-grows-wider\/\" title=\"Critics vs. America: The Chasm Grows Wider\">faith-based movies<\/a>, and this is a movie about the birth of Christ,&#8221; said Powell, the \u2063son of \u2064a former Baptist megachurch pastor in Nashville.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s something that we truthfully didn&#8217;t see coming and are bit\u2062 confounded by, quite frankly. I mean, we absolutely hold this story \u200dreverently. We believe in this \u200bfilm,&#8221;\u200d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Journey to Bethlehem&#8221; is a joint\u2064 venture of\u2063 Monarch \u2062Media\u200b and Affirm Films, a division of Sony. It has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/publisher-halts-best-selling-book-after-sexual-misconduct-claims-suddenly-surface-against-author\/\" title=\"Publisher Halts Best-Selling Book After Sexual Misconduct Claims Suddenly Surface Against Author\">received positive reviews<\/a> from audiences, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/quantico-star-says-criticism-of-new-christmas-movie-has-surprisingly-come-from-christians\/\" title=\"'Quantico' Star Says Criticism of New Christmas Movie Has Surprisingly Come from Christians\">94 percent positive rating<\/a> on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>However, some Christian outlets have criticized the film for adding material not found in the Bible. Powell explained, &#8220;We&#8217;re\u200c coming up against some resistance from \u2063some \u2064people who are purists\u2062 in a way and feel like we filled in gaps in ways that they&#8217;re\u2063 unhappy\u200d with.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He \u200bhopes that\u200b moviegoers will be encouraged by the film&#8217;s message and continue to\u200c support\u200c it in \u2064theaters.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Journey to Bethlehem&#8221; features \u2064Antonio Banderas as King Herod, Fiona Palomo as Mary, and Milo \u2063Manheim as Joseph. The \u2062film has a similar feel \u2063to &#8220;High School Musical&#8221; and has been\u2064 a \u200bpassion project for director\u2063 Adam Anders for about\u2062 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>Powell shared the theme of\u2063 the story, saying, &#8220;God has \u200dbigger \u2062plans for you than you even have \u200dfor yourself.&#8221; He hopes\u2064 that viewers will be inspired by the film&#8217;s message \u2062of purpose and faith.<\/p>\n<p>Support &#8220;Journey to Bethlehem&#8221; by finding \u2063theaters and showtimes <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.journeytobethlehemmovie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note\u2064 from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Silicon Valley and the Big Tech tyrants \u2062have done \u2063everything they can to put The Western Journal out of business. Our faithful \u2064members have kept us going.<\/p>\n<p>If\u2064 you&#8217;ve never chosen to become \u200ba member, let me be honest: We\u2063 need your \u200chelp\u200d today.<\/p>\n<p>I also want to send you an \u2063autographed\u200c copy of &#8220;Counterpunch,&#8221; which will give you a plan to fight back for our\u200d beloved country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Join right now<\/b><\/a>  \u2013\u200c The Western Journal stands for truth in this difficult\u200d time.<\/p>\n<p>Please stand with us\u2063 by becoming a member today.<\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western Journal<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/quantico-star-warns-faith-based-films-targeted-specifically-christian-christmas-movie\/\">&#8216;Quantico&#8217; Star\u200d Says Criticism \u2063of New \u2064Christmas \u200dMovie Has Surprisingly Come from Christians<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does Alan Powell hope viewers will judge &#8220;Journey to Bethlehem&#8221; on and how does \u200dhe believe it can touch people&#8217;s lives and \u2064remind them of the true meaning of Christmas<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Who \u200bbelieve that any\u2062 additions or interpretations of the biblical story are inherently \u2063wrong.&#8221; He went on \u200dto clarify that the\u200c film is not\u200b meant to be an exact retelling of the nativity, but \u2064rather a creative imagining of the events surrounding it.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the backlash, Powell remains proud of the film \u200band \u2062stands \u200cby its message. He \u2062emphasized that the intention was never \u2062to deviate from the \u200dbiblical account, but\u2062 rather to\u200b bring \u2064a fresh perspective to the story and highlight the \u200dhuman aspect of Jesus&#8217; birth.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Powell believes \u2064that the negative reaction from some Christian outlets reflects a\u2062 broader issue\u200c within the faith\u200d community. He \u2063expressed concern that\u200d certain segments of\u200c Christianity have become \u2062overly rigid \u2064and \u200dunwilling to embrace different interpretations or artistic expressions\u2063 of the gospel.<\/p>\n<p>He stated, \u200d&#8221;I fear that we\u200d as believers sometimes miss the opportunity to\u2064 reach people who are \u200churting and\u2062 looking for hope because we&#8217;re too focused on nitpicking and criticizing each other&#8217;s efforts.&#8221; Powell hopes that the film can bridge the gap between those who may feel disconnected from traditional church settings and the \u2063message \u2062of Christ.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Powell hopes that audiences will judge the film on its own merits and the\u200b intentions\u200c behind it. He wants viewers to approach \u2062&#8221;Journey to Bethlehem&#8221; with an open\u200d mind and\u200b heart, ready to experience a different retelling of the nativity story.<\/p>\n<p>As Christmas approaches, Powell&#8217;s fervent wish is\u200c that \u200dthe film will touch people&#8217;s lives and remind\u200b them\u200b of the true meaning\u2064 of\u200d the \u2062holiday. He hopes it will inspire conversations and further exploration of faith\u2062 for those who may \u2064have been disenchanted with religion.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Alan Powell, star of \u2063&#8221;Quantico&#8221; and co-producer of &#8220;Journey to Bethlehem,&#8221; has expressed \u2063surprise at the Christian backlash against \u2064the film. Despite the criticism, Powell stands by \u2064the movie&#8217;s message and believes that it offers a fresh perspective on Jesus&#8217; birth. He hopes that audiences will approach the film with open\u200b hearts and\u200d minds and ultimately be touched by its portrayal of the nativity story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cQuantico\u201d actor Alan Powell, co-producer of the faith-based film \u201cJourney to Bethlehem\u201d on Jesus&#8217; birth, expresses surprise and disappointment at the reception from certain Christian outlets. The movie was made with immense passion and love for the story, as Powell, who grew up in the Church, explains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":662,"featured_media":2102478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2102477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/662"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2102477"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102477\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2102478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2102477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2102477"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2102477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}