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Mason Poisson commented on the post, Support for Christians in the LGBTQ+, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 4 months ago
I like the response to your last prompt. I agree that churches are progressing majorly and that is evident by the rise of homosexual individuals pursuing christianity. People are passing less judgement and gay […]
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, LGBTQ Tolerance vs Affirmation in Spaces, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 4 months ago
I like the detail you use when describing LGBT -friendly churches and how they show the Bible as reasoning for being accepting. It is easy for churches to be
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, Masculinity in "The Sky is Grey" and "Nothing but a Man", on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 5 months ago
I find the connection you make between masculinity and media interesting. I also believe that the media plays a major role in how men are portrayed in both domestic and work settings. I feel it places a burden on […]
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, Duff and Malcolm X, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 5 months ago
I really like the point you bring up regarding Malcom X and Duff’s similarities regarding distrusting white folks. I think this connects to a deeper theme that both individuals are heavily involved in the battle […]
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, Narrative versus Interview Endings, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 5 months ago
I agree with you Cole. I feel that Boycott presents a more clear conclusion that allows the audience to reflect upon it. Additionally, I feel Boycott’s conclusion gives more insight and connections into the […]
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Mason Poisson wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 5 months ago
The most important aspect of a films conclusion is how it presents general themes, as well as connecting directly to the present day. What an audience will remember most is what the film producers left them […]
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, Where Is God's Alarm Clock?, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 5 months ago
I like the point you make regarding the black communities faith in God occurring mainly in times of need. It is understandable why individuals would pray to God in times of need and action, especially during times […]
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Mason Poisson wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 5 months ago
After reading Melba Beal’s memoir “Warriors Don’t Cry”, one major theme stood out to me, and that was the impact racial discrimination had on young children during the 1960’s and 70’s. Whether it was war hero’s […]
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Mason Poisson wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 5 months ago
After reading Andrea N. Williams short article “Talking about race is not optional”, Williams highlights an interesting point about the physical discussion of race that I had not initially thought of. To […]
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Mason Poisson wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 6 months ago
After watching the film “Daughters of the Dust” directed by Julie Dash, my initial thoughts on the conclusion was that it simply was not satisfying. I thought the purpose of the film was to highlight the imp […]
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Mason Poisson wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 6 months ago
After reading “The Worm Against the Word” regarding Jonah’s Gourd Vine, what I found most compelling about the article was how reading and writing were treated as such valuable skills during that period. More […]
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, King Vidor Ain't It, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 6 months ago
I agree with your points regarding King Vidor’s perception of African American culture. Although he tried to provide an equal and fair presentation, Vidor’s comments still sound as if he feels above the ethnic […]
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, The Symbolic Meaning Behind Trains, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 6 months ago
I really like your connection to trains towards the end of your blog post. I never truly realized how much of a correlation there was between trains and economic opportunity. At the time, trains were the main way […]
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Mason Poisson wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 6 months ago
After watching King Vidor’s film Hallelujah, it is clear that music was the main way that the creators were able to accurately represent what African American culture was like in the early twentieth century. T […]
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, Preaching on Wax, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 6 months ago
I like your point that public figures begin to warp their opinions as a way to gain popularity. I find that it happens very often in the United States where celebrities get wrapped up in the fame and forget to […]
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Mason Poisson commented on the post, Sermons and Trains, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 3 years, 6 months ago
I like your point about death and how it brings large groups of people together. I think fatality is a major starting point for political and religious movements as seen in the movie Hallelujah.
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