Comments on: The Abstinent Vampire Attraction

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Mon, 24 May 2010 18:22:18 +0000

[...] The Abstinent Vampire Attraction – A discussion on why girls today are so enthralled with the Twilight “phenomenon” [...]

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 13 May 2010 01:55:44 +0000

I’ve seen the movies and have heard enough about the books to know that I don’t think the message of abstinence is enough to be completely redeeming for the series. I think it’s a good example of how physical purity is not the only part of of a Christ-honoring relationship. Emotional purity is so often overlooked, but for girls, it’s the most critical.

By: jack

jack — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:22:30 +0000

Girls are welcome to “wait for their Edwards”.

Problem is, very few men will live up to the unrealistic romantic ideal presented in the novel.

By: Delilah

Delilah — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:32:46 +0000

I have seen the movie, and I can see why being smitten with the ever so mysterious Edward is there. Bella is an uncomfortable teen, uncomfortable with herself and others, kinda like the kids we know, eh? Uh yeah they do not engage in sex before they get married, , but it is because he comes from another era…..She really cannot wait to be intimate with him, no restraints on her part. My secular sister thought this book was innocent, and a good read for my 12 y/o daughter, , because of the lack of sex….However, the undertones are there for your discernment. Do yourself and your girls a favor, don’t waste your time. Go back to “Pride and Prejudice.” Good old fashioned, less heated romance…..

By: Theresa Haskins

Theresa Haskins — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:16:09 +0000

I made the decision to read these books a while back. What struck me was the “love story” behind the story. I guess the old me (I’m a mom) still LOVES the “love story”.

I made the decision to watch these movies too. Not only because I love the story, but because I wanted to watch them WITH my daughters. Rather than allowing them to view them and make their own opinions, I wanted to fill them in on mine (along the way).

What struck me about New Moon (we just watched it), was that the “SOUL” issue was brought up. I don’t recall ever reading that in the books. This opened a perfect window for me to explain the consequence of Bella’s choices…..