{"id":706,"date":"2023-08-15T15:40:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T15:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cccfornews.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/15\/is-the-barbie-movie-a-controversial-portrayal-of-lgbt-themes-and-anti-male-sentiment\/"},"modified":"2023-08-15T15:40:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T15:40:03","slug":"is-the-barbie-movie-a-controversial-portrayal-of-lgbt-themes-and-anti-male-sentiment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cccfornews.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/15\/is-the-barbie-movie-a-controversial-portrayal-of-lgbt-themes-and-anti-male-sentiment\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the &#8216;Barbie&#8217; movie a controversial portrayal of LGBT themes and anti-male sentiment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article_content\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"article-byline has-tools\">\n<div class=\"article-tools\"><a href=\"#cp-talk\" class=\"has-number talk-cp-255068\" data-scrollto=\".viafoura\" aria-label=\"Go to comments\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.christianpost.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/chat-rect.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><span class=\"number\"\/><\/a><a href=\"\" class=\"js-share\" aria-label=\"Share\" id=\"share-btn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.christianpost.com\/assets\/img\/icon\/share-outline.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure class=\"img-box align-center center\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><picture width=\"760\" height=\"456\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.christianpost.com\/images\/cache\/image\/14\/97\/149796_w_760_456.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.christianpost.com\/images\/cache\/image\/14\/97\/149796_w_760_456.jpg\" class=\"type:primaryImage\" width=\"760\" height=\"456\"\/><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"caption\"><span class=\"photo-des\">Australian actress Margot Robbie as she poses on the pink carpet during the European premiere of &#8220;Barbie&#8221; in central London on July 12, 2023. <\/span> | <span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images\/Justin Tallis, Henry Nicholls<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Is the &#8220;Barbie&#8221; movie anti-male and pro-LGBT \u2014 or is it an uplifting film with positive messages? The reactions to the feature film have been anything but consistent, with some Christian leaders warning parents not to bring their children to watch.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s no denying it&#8217;s been an absolute blockbuster hit,&#8221; Christian Post reporter Leah Klett <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianpost.com\/news\/barbie-lauds-female-empowerment-falls-short-on-biblical-truths.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> on a recent episode of \u201cThe Inside Story\u201d podcast, noting the box office success. &#8220;This movie has been extremely polarizing in the responses it&#8217;s gotten.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The reporter added, &#8220;I do think viewers need to watch it with discernment and some caution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Listen to her break the movie down, explain the themes, and present both sides of the debate. You can also read Klett&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianpost.com\/news\/barbie-lauds-female-empowerment-falls-short-on-biblical-truths.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-duration=\"11:22\" style=\"width: 1px; min-width: 100%;\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/player.edifi.app\/embed\/index.html#\/episodes\/Is-the-'Barbie'-Movie-Anti-Male-Pro-LGBTQ-Breaking-Down-Controversy-and-Furor-Over-Hit-Film\/6053476\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/player.edifi.app\/channels\/The-Christian-Post-Podcast\/26313?ts=1643797944335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Inside Story<\/a>\u201d takes you behind the headlines of the biggest faith, culture, and political headlines of the week. In 15 minutes or less, Christian Post staff writers and editors will help you navigate and understand what\u2019s driving each story, the issues at play \u2014 and <a href=\"https:\/\/player.edifi.app\/channels\/The-Christian-Post-Podcast\/26313?ts=1643797944335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">why it all matters. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Listen to more Christian podcasts today <a href=\"http:\/\/www.edifi.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the Edifi app<\/a> \u2014 and be sure to subscribe to The Inside Story on your favorite platforms:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"eoa_freedom_post\">\n<h2><span>Free<\/span> Religious Freedom Updates<\/h2>\n<p>Join thousands of others to get the <strong>FREEDOM POST<\/strong> newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianpost.com\/news\/is-the-barbie-movie-an-lgbt-anti-male-landmine.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australian actress Margot Robbie as she poses on the pink carpet during the European premiere of &#8220;Barbie&#8221; in central London on July 12, 2023. | AFP via Getty Images\/Justin Tallis, Henry Nicholls Is the &#8220;Barbie&#8221; movie anti-male and pro-LGBT \u2014 or is it an uplifting film with positive messages? 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