Most people are aware that Hollywood is very anti-Christian. It is mostly run by secular people who despise Christianity and religion in general. Why is this the case?
Hollywood was infiltrated by communists in the 1930s and 40s, and their left-wing influence still resides today. The Hays Code was instituted in 1930 and forbade any films from containing excessive violence, foul language, sex, and nudity. It also disallowed the depiction of homosexuality and the derision of religion and authority figures. Unfortunately, the Code was discarded in 1968. It was in this year that the Hollywood film industry dropped from 211 to 196. Today it is at 172. Given the incredible influence it has on our lives and our popular culture, this is a great tragedy.
Hollywood makes many films and TV shows that are blatantly anti-Christian. But the true danger comes from the ones that are subtle in their approach. The popular sitcom Friends may be one of the best examples of this. It is funny, entertaining, and well-performed by charming, charismatic actors that the public fell in love with. But when you take a closer look at the show (which calibrates at only 194), there is a lot not to admire. For one thing, the characters are all sexually promiscuous. Even worse, this is portrayed as normal, acceptable behavior (despite the disastrous consequences that often occur as a result). The show was also one of the first to have a gay wedding and portray homosexuality as being okay. Also, none of the characters are religious. They never pray, go to church, or exhibit any religious beliefs whatsoever. This is the case for almost all characters in TV and film. By simply removing almost every trace of religion, Hollywood has made religion seem irrelevant in today’s society. Hopefully, you can see how Hollywood has so very subtly undermined religion and normalized behaviors that the Bible forbids.
When Christian characters do appear, more often than not they are villains. Christians are usually portrayed as hateful, hypocritical, intolerant, sexist, racist, bigoted, and homophobic. At best, they might be portrayed as good people who are simply naïve and behind the times, but by the end of the story, they evolve and see the progressive light. The 2004 film Saved! might be one of the best examples of this. It calibrates at 184.
Even Disney is guilty of doing this. If you look at their many animated films, there are very few Christian or religious characters. Perhaps the most notable one, a Christian minister named Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, is a villain. Have you noticed how Hollywood loves to warn us about the dangers of the far right (religious extremism) but not so much about the dangers of the far left (secular extremism)?
Here are the calibrations of some of Disney’s most popular animated films:
Snow White - 353
The Little Mermaid - 317
Beauty and the Beast - 323
Aladdin - 303
The Lion King - 415
Frozen - 203
Let’s start with Frozen. Despite being enormously popular, its calibration is much lower than the other Disney classics. Why is this the case?
The best, most enduring stories are the ones that utilize the classic archetypes and offer universal scenarios that people can identify with: The son becomes the father (The Lion King); A teenager leaves the nest and enters a new world (The Little Mermaid); A woman tames a brute (Beauty and the Beast); A commoner rises up and achieves greatness (Aladdin). So even though these stories have fantasy elements like magic and talking animals, we are still able to relate to them because they each offer a universal scenario that we recognize.
Unfortunately, Frozen doesn't utilize the classic archetypes very well or offer any universal scenario that I can identify. This is likely because the story was dramatically changed midway through production. Elsa was originally going to be the story’s villain. Her role was changed, but only slightly, resulting in a character that isn’t a villain but still mostly acts like one. The filmmakers try to force Elsa into the Hero archetype even though her character isn’t all that heroic. Add to this a villain that doesn’t properly work, a love story that is teased but lacks any payoff, and the result is an ending that doesn’t feel particularly satisfying.
The inversion of the classic archetypes has been happening a lot lately, and it has led to the Hero archetype, which traditionally has been a male character, being increasingly given to female characters. This not only goes against human nature (we naturally tend to see men in the Hero role) but has pushed the idea that women need to take on this role in society. Women are constantly encouraged by Hollywood and our popular culture to reject traditional female roles and instead do the things that men do. Of course, it’s a lot easier to be super when you have superpowers like Elsa or Captain Marvel or Wonder Woman. It’s a bit harder to do in the real world.
But the main problem with Frozen is that it is clearly trying to send a message: A woman doesn't need a man. Of course, this is not a universal message that audiences can relate to, and it’s another reason why the ending of the film feels flat. It is also likely why the film is barely above 200.
Even though Frozen was a huge box office success, it rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. In my view, this makes the movie less dangerous than the Disney films that are more subtle. I’m referring to The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.
But these films are in the 300s. Doesn’t this mean that they have integrity? Overall, yes. And I must admit that I am a fan of these films. They are great entertainment. However, if you examine these movies closely, there are some subtle undercurrents in them that are problematic, to say the least.
A common element in these three films is a female character who rejects the traditional role she is supposed to fill. She rejects the rules and expectations that family or society has placed on her. She rebels against authority. She isn’t willing to settle for anything less than a life of adventure and finding her One True Love. This is all prominently displayed in the “I want” song that appears in almost every Disney animated film, and it is usually sung by the heroine. In the end, her rebellion pays off. The heroine finds her One True Love and is rewarded with a happily ever after.
Of course, we all enjoy a story where someone triumphs against all odds, but the truth is that most people who rebel against authority and break society’s rules are not rewarded with a mega happy ending. It is far more common for the opposite to happen.
Most women never find their One True Love as very few men are capable of meeting such an incredibly high standard. Most women never find the Hero role to be all that rewarding or fulfilling. They eventually discover that they would rather marry a man who fills that role. But this discovery often comes too late, and many women wind up unhappy and alone.
Those who break the rules and norms of society usually end up in a bad place. Those who rebel against authority in the most extreme ways (i.e. breaking the law) usually go to jail. Hopefully, you can see how Hollywood’s demonization of traditional authority is actually pretty dangerous.
To be fair, the writers of these three Disney films may not necessarily have been motivated by a desire to undermine traditional authority. It may simply have been a desire to tell an interesting story.
Stories require conflict. If there is no conflict, the story will be lackluster and the characters will not have sufficient motivation to drive the plot forward. Imagine if, in The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s father did not oppose her leaving the sea kingdom but had encouraged it. Without that conflict, the story would have been a lot less interesting. If Belle in Beauty and the Beast had been perfectly happy with her “provincial life,” then she would have had little reason to reject Gaston’s marriage proposal, and her unconventional romance with the Beast might have been a lot less believable. If Jasmine in Aladdin was willing to obey her father’s wishes and marry any suitor who came along, then she would have had no reason to revolt and run away which leads to her finding Aladdin (I’ve often found it amusing how characters in period films are often given today’s progressive values which, let’s face it, if expressed, would in all likelihood cause these characters to be either mocked or burned at the stake).
Whether it is intentional or not, the idea of obeying authority is greatly undermined not just in these films but in many of the movies that Hollywood churns out. For it is by rebelling against authority that victory is always achieved. Unfortunately, this goes against the teachings of Christianity which tell us that we should submit to God’s authority. It tells us that we have certain rules we must follow even if doing so doesn’t make us happy, even if it means we must settle for something less than what we truly desire.
Of course, these Disney films (and many others) push the idea that women should NEVER SETTLE. On top of that, Disney loves to tell us that when you wish upon a star, your dreams will come true.
If only it were that easy.
In recent years, Disney has become a lot less subtle in its messaging. In the original Snow White, the princess decides to clean up the dwarfs’ dirty cottage before they return. In the new 2025 live-action Snow White, she makes the dwarfs clean the cottage while she dances and sings!
The message here is clear: Housework is demeaning. Women should never lower themselves by doing it. The very idea of serving someone else is laughable. The only person you should serve is yourself.
Another film worth mentioning is the 2008 musical Mamma Mia. It calibrates at 193. This may be the most entertaining film ever made that is pure evil at its core. It has a great cast, great songs, and great performances all around, but all this gets negated by an atrocious ending in which the bride-to-be, as she is standing before the altar, decides to call off the wedding. Why? Because she has a sudden epiphany that she and her beau don’t need no stinkin’ piece of paper! After all, the institution of marriage is just so outdated. So why get married?
In the 2000s, I noticed this disturbing trend happening in many romantic comedies. The two protagonists would get together at the end, would declare their love for one another, but they wouldn't get married. They wouldn't even get engaged (Two Weeks Notice, Just Like Heaven, Music and Lyrics, The Holiday, No Strings Attached, Friends With Benefits).
In the early 2010s, romantic comedies pretty much disappeared. As bad as this was, it would eventually get worse. Slowly but surely, romance would be completely removed from most Hollywood films, even films where it was once a common staple. It’s not uncommon these days to see a movie with a female protagonist who has no love interest at all.
The message seems clear: You don’t need to get married. You don’t need love. You don’t need anyone except yourself.
You are enough.
Yet this is the exact opposite of what the Bible teaches. It tells us that we alone are not enough. It tells us that we require a savior in Jesus Christ (It also commands us to marry).
Think about it. If each of us were indeed enough, then why are so many people in the world struggling? Why are so many people unhappy? Are you going to believe what Hollywood tells you or your lying eyes?
When you take all of these things that Hollywood pushes and add them together, I believe they pose a real danger to society. Women have traditionally filled two roles that are necessary for any society to survive and thrive. Their first role is to tame the barbarians. In other words, their job is to civilize men.
Men need to be civilized. This usually happens when they get married. Men who don’t marry are more likely to become dangerous and engage in criminal activity. They are more likely to prey upon women. Uncivilized men are a threat to women. So it is in the best interest of women that most men get married.
Women’s second role is to have offspring. Without this, society will simply die out.
Unfortunately, women have been increasingly rejecting the role that God has designed them for and that society requires. They are refusing to marry unless they find the perfect (or near-perfect) man. They are having fewer or no children. They often file for divorce even when their husband has done nothing wrong. They are focusing more on putting themselves and their own happiness first.
You think Hollywood might have influenced this change in women’s priorities? You better believe it has. And while it certainly hasn’t been the only factor behind this, it surely is one of them.
Many people will no doubt ask why I am focusing on women and talking about the need for them to change their behavior. What about men? Well, most of Hollywood’s messaging is directed at women. Women are the ones who are mostly being influenced by it. And the hard truth is that only women have the power to reverse our societal decline. For such a revolution to occur, it will have to be spearheaded by women. Men simply don’t have the power to change this (unless they were to create a real-life version of The Handmaid’s Tale, an action I would not endorse).
Does this mean we should stop watching all Hollywood movies and TV shows? No, but we need to be consciously aware of Hollywood’s subtle messaging and how it often portrays all authority as bad and corrupt (which can lead us to have a cynical view of life) and tells us that we are better off being alone than making the sacrifices required to be with someone else. We need to realize how this messaging can cause us to rebel against God’s authority and reject the teachings of the Bible. Most importantly, we need to see this messaging for what it is: False.
Hollywood was infiltrated by communists in the 1930s and 40s, and their left-wing influence still resides today. The Hays Code was instituted in 1930 and forbade any films from containing excessive violence, foul language, sex, and nudity. It also disallowed the depiction of homosexuality and the derision of religion and authority figures. Unfortunately, the Code was discarded in 1968. It was in this year that the Hollywood film industry dropped from 211 to 196. Today it is at 172. Given the incredible influence it has on our lives and our popular culture, this is a great tragedy.
Hollywood makes many films and TV shows that are blatantly anti-Christian. But the true danger comes from the ones that are subtle in their approach. The popular sitcom Friends may be one of the best examples of this. It is funny, entertaining, and well-performed by charming, charismatic actors that the public fell in love with. But when you take a closer look at the show (which calibrates at only 194), there is a lot not to admire. For one thing, the characters are all sexually promiscuous. Even worse, this is portrayed as normal, acceptable behavior (despite the disastrous consequences that often occur as a result). The show was also one of the first to have a gay wedding and portray homosexuality as being okay. Also, none of the characters are religious. They never pray, go to church, or exhibit any religious beliefs whatsoever. This is the case for almost all characters in TV and film. By simply removing almost every trace of religion, Hollywood has made religion seem irrelevant in today’s society. Hopefully, you can see how Hollywood has so very subtly undermined religion and normalized behaviors that the Bible forbids.
When Christian characters do appear, more often than not they are villains. Christians are usually portrayed as hateful, hypocritical, intolerant, sexist, racist, bigoted, and homophobic. At best, they might be portrayed as good people who are simply naïve and behind the times, but by the end of the story, they evolve and see the progressive light. The 2004 film Saved! might be one of the best examples of this. It calibrates at 184.
Even Disney is guilty of doing this. If you look at their many animated films, there are very few Christian or religious characters. Perhaps the most notable one, a Christian minister named Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, is a villain. Have you noticed how Hollywood loves to warn us about the dangers of the far right (religious extremism) but not so much about the dangers of the far left (secular extremism)?
Here are the calibrations of some of Disney’s most popular animated films:
Snow White - 353
The Little Mermaid - 317
Beauty and the Beast - 323
Aladdin - 303
The Lion King - 415
Frozen - 203
Let’s start with Frozen. Despite being enormously popular, its calibration is much lower than the other Disney classics. Why is this the case?
The best, most enduring stories are the ones that utilize the classic archetypes and offer universal scenarios that people can identify with: The son becomes the father (The Lion King); A teenager leaves the nest and enters a new world (The Little Mermaid); A woman tames a brute (Beauty and the Beast); A commoner rises up and achieves greatness (Aladdin). So even though these stories have fantasy elements like magic and talking animals, we are still able to relate to them because they each offer a universal scenario that we recognize.
Unfortunately, Frozen doesn't utilize the classic archetypes very well or offer any universal scenario that I can identify. This is likely because the story was dramatically changed midway through production. Elsa was originally going to be the story’s villain. Her role was changed, but only slightly, resulting in a character that isn’t a villain but still mostly acts like one. The filmmakers try to force Elsa into the Hero archetype even though her character isn’t all that heroic. Add to this a villain that doesn’t properly work, a love story that is teased but lacks any payoff, and the result is an ending that doesn’t feel particularly satisfying.
The inversion of the classic archetypes has been happening a lot lately, and it has led to the Hero archetype, which traditionally has been a male character, being increasingly given to female characters. This not only goes against human nature (we naturally tend to see men in the Hero role) but has pushed the idea that women need to take on this role in society. Women are constantly encouraged by Hollywood and our popular culture to reject traditional female roles and instead do the things that men do. Of course, it’s a lot easier to be super when you have superpowers like Elsa or Captain Marvel or Wonder Woman. It’s a bit harder to do in the real world.
But the main problem with Frozen is that it is clearly trying to send a message: A woman doesn't need a man. Of course, this is not a universal message that audiences can relate to, and it’s another reason why the ending of the film feels flat. It is also likely why the film is barely above 200.
Even though Frozen was a huge box office success, it rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. In my view, this makes the movie less dangerous than the Disney films that are more subtle. I’m referring to The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.
But these films are in the 300s. Doesn’t this mean that they have integrity? Overall, yes. And I must admit that I am a fan of these films. They are great entertainment. However, if you examine these movies closely, there are some subtle undercurrents in them that are problematic, to say the least.
A common element in these three films is a female character who rejects the traditional role she is supposed to fill. She rejects the rules and expectations that family or society has placed on her. She rebels against authority. She isn’t willing to settle for anything less than a life of adventure and finding her One True Love. This is all prominently displayed in the “I want” song that appears in almost every Disney animated film, and it is usually sung by the heroine. In the end, her rebellion pays off. The heroine finds her One True Love and is rewarded with a happily ever after.
Of course, we all enjoy a story where someone triumphs against all odds, but the truth is that most people who rebel against authority and break society’s rules are not rewarded with a mega happy ending. It is far more common for the opposite to happen.
Most women never find their One True Love as very few men are capable of meeting such an incredibly high standard. Most women never find the Hero role to be all that rewarding or fulfilling. They eventually discover that they would rather marry a man who fills that role. But this discovery often comes too late, and many women wind up unhappy and alone.
Those who break the rules and norms of society usually end up in a bad place. Those who rebel against authority in the most extreme ways (i.e. breaking the law) usually go to jail. Hopefully, you can see how Hollywood’s demonization of traditional authority is actually pretty dangerous.
To be fair, the writers of these three Disney films may not necessarily have been motivated by a desire to undermine traditional authority. It may simply have been a desire to tell an interesting story.
Stories require conflict. If there is no conflict, the story will be lackluster and the characters will not have sufficient motivation to drive the plot forward. Imagine if, in The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s father did not oppose her leaving the sea kingdom but had encouraged it. Without that conflict, the story would have been a lot less interesting. If Belle in Beauty and the Beast had been perfectly happy with her “provincial life,” then she would have had little reason to reject Gaston’s marriage proposal, and her unconventional romance with the Beast might have been a lot less believable. If Jasmine in Aladdin was willing to obey her father’s wishes and marry any suitor who came along, then she would have had no reason to revolt and run away which leads to her finding Aladdin (I’ve often found it amusing how characters in period films are often given today’s progressive values which, let’s face it, if expressed, would in all likelihood cause these characters to be either mocked or burned at the stake).
Whether it is intentional or not, the idea of obeying authority is greatly undermined not just in these films but in many of the movies that Hollywood churns out. For it is by rebelling against authority that victory is always achieved. Unfortunately, this goes against the teachings of Christianity which tell us that we should submit to God’s authority. It tells us that we have certain rules we must follow even if doing so doesn’t make us happy, even if it means we must settle for something less than what we truly desire.
Of course, these Disney films (and many others) push the idea that women should NEVER SETTLE. On top of that, Disney loves to tell us that when you wish upon a star, your dreams will come true.
If only it were that easy.
In recent years, Disney has become a lot less subtle in its messaging. In the original Snow White, the princess decides to clean up the dwarfs’ dirty cottage before they return. In the new 2025 live-action Snow White, she makes the dwarfs clean the cottage while she dances and sings!
The message here is clear: Housework is demeaning. Women should never lower themselves by doing it. The very idea of serving someone else is laughable. The only person you should serve is yourself.
Another film worth mentioning is the 2008 musical Mamma Mia. It calibrates at 193. This may be the most entertaining film ever made that is pure evil at its core. It has a great cast, great songs, and great performances all around, but all this gets negated by an atrocious ending in which the bride-to-be, as she is standing before the altar, decides to call off the wedding. Why? Because she has a sudden epiphany that she and her beau don’t need no stinkin’ piece of paper! After all, the institution of marriage is just so outdated. So why get married?
In the 2000s, I noticed this disturbing trend happening in many romantic comedies. The two protagonists would get together at the end, would declare their love for one another, but they wouldn't get married. They wouldn't even get engaged (Two Weeks Notice, Just Like Heaven, Music and Lyrics, The Holiday, No Strings Attached, Friends With Benefits).
In the early 2010s, romantic comedies pretty much disappeared. As bad as this was, it would eventually get worse. Slowly but surely, romance would be completely removed from most Hollywood films, even films where it was once a common staple. It’s not uncommon these days to see a movie with a female protagonist who has no love interest at all.
The message seems clear: You don’t need to get married. You don’t need love. You don’t need anyone except yourself.
You are enough.
Yet this is the exact opposite of what the Bible teaches. It tells us that we alone are not enough. It tells us that we require a savior in Jesus Christ (It also commands us to marry).
Think about it. If each of us were indeed enough, then why are so many people in the world struggling? Why are so many people unhappy? Are you going to believe what Hollywood tells you or your lying eyes?
When you take all of these things that Hollywood pushes and add them together, I believe they pose a real danger to society. Women have traditionally filled two roles that are necessary for any society to survive and thrive. Their first role is to tame the barbarians. In other words, their job is to civilize men.
Men need to be civilized. This usually happens when they get married. Men who don’t marry are more likely to become dangerous and engage in criminal activity. They are more likely to prey upon women. Uncivilized men are a threat to women. So it is in the best interest of women that most men get married.
Women’s second role is to have offspring. Without this, society will simply die out.
Unfortunately, women have been increasingly rejecting the role that God has designed them for and that society requires. They are refusing to marry unless they find the perfect (or near-perfect) man. They are having fewer or no children. They often file for divorce even when their husband has done nothing wrong. They are focusing more on putting themselves and their own happiness first.
You think Hollywood might have influenced this change in women’s priorities? You better believe it has. And while it certainly hasn’t been the only factor behind this, it surely is one of them.
Many people will no doubt ask why I am focusing on women and talking about the need for them to change their behavior. What about men? Well, most of Hollywood’s messaging is directed at women. Women are the ones who are mostly being influenced by it. And the hard truth is that only women have the power to reverse our societal decline. For such a revolution to occur, it will have to be spearheaded by women. Men simply don’t have the power to change this (unless they were to create a real-life version of The Handmaid’s Tale, an action I would not endorse).
Does this mean we should stop watching all Hollywood movies and TV shows? No, but we need to be consciously aware of Hollywood’s subtle messaging and how it often portrays all authority as bad and corrupt (which can lead us to have a cynical view of life) and tells us that we are better off being alone than making the sacrifices required to be with someone else. We need to realize how this messaging can cause us to rebel against God’s authority and reject the teachings of the Bible. Most importantly, we need to see this messaging for what it is: False.