Well...okay, it might be. But that is not the reason to bash it and say that it is teaching your children horrible things! Yet, this is what this blog has stated, and for some reason, it has really, REALLY pissed me off!
My thing with what this blogger has stated is that the advocacy of homosexuality is prevalent throughout Frozen and that this is something horrible. That is her opinion, and I respect that she has this opinion. What I don't respect is that she is saying this about a children's movie that has, in my opinion, multiple meanings. She has given it only the one meaning and doesn't seem to be at all open to it being about other things, such as Elsa finally being able to be herself, and not locking herself away. She is able to love herself and her power! She doesn't have to be afraid. And in my opinion, this is a great message to anyone who needs to hear it, be them boy, girl, young, or old.
Now, I'm not saying that homosexuality isn't being stated in this movie. In fact, I don't care if it is. What I care about is that people are only giving this wonderful movie the one meaning. If you would read this blog, you can see my point. Or what I'm trying to make as my point. That good movies, art, music, anything really should have multiple meanings. The more meanings that people can find in a movie, or any other piece of art, means that it is able to speak to multiple groups of people. So yes, Frozen can be about homosexuality and embracing who you are. It can also be about finally accepting that you are not a certain type of person that you have tried to be and you have come to terms with just being yourself! How many young girls need to hear this message? Or just people in general? How many need to hear that they can just let it go and just be themselves, however they perceive themselves to be?
And yes, I am also Mormon, like the first blogger. I'm not trying to bash her...much. And if I am, I'm sorry, I'm really trying not to, just voicing my opinion just like she is. I'm just not happy with the way she has presented her opinions is all. All I can ask is that everyone be open to other's opinions, as I'm trying to do so, and respect those opinions. But also realize that your opinion, when coming from a well known culture (Mormonism) can paint an ugly picture for the rest of us in that culture. So...just be open-minded to what others think and know that what you type can be seen by a lot of people.
So, enjoy these clips! I love them and I believe in that we can just be ourselves and be happy doing so.
Enjoy!
Ashley
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