Sophie Scholl's Parents
Posted by tom | Jun 17, 2008The conclusion of Jeffrey Overstreet's review of Sophie Scholl for Christianity Today struck a deep chord.
Rothemund and Breinersdorfer remember to consider something about their champion that most hero-movies forget — her parents. When we meet Scholl's mother and father, they are understandably distressed. But they are proud as well — proud that their daughter would rise to acts of courage and conviction; proud that she learned to care for the weak and the oppressed; proud that she would not merely swallow what her government told her, but followed her curiosity to the truth. Heroes do not spontaneously burst from the ether — they are raised.
That's the kind of heroism the world needs today, both from young people who care about the future, and from parents who set an example. So even if you know how the story ends, take your family, friends, and neighbors to see Sophie Scholl: The Final Days. It's one of those rare and wonderful films that offers a vivid portrayal of faith without compromising standards of excellence.
May our parents live to see us mature in such a manner and may we be given the Father's grace to raise and witness women of God, who by the work of the Spirit of God, fully embrace Christ with their heart, soul, mind, and strength ... love their neighbor ... live with proper self understanding ... bless/till the creation with gifts they have been given. To parents reading this post, we urge you to join us in not taking lightly the blessing, the responsibility, the call of shepherding children created in the image of God.
Note: For initial thoughts on the film go to Sophie Scholl - Die letzten Tage and for another review check out Steven D. Greydanus' on Decent Film Guide
