Comments on: A Christmas Carol – Uncle Scrooge and the True Meaning of Christmas

By: george

george — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:10:12 +0000

AH! WEll, that would make better sense. He understood things well enough to incorporate so many of the teachings of Christ in one fell swoop. Again, I cannot explain how much I enjoy this story. I would love to get a nice old copy of the book… something that feels authentic!

-g-

By: Yaholo

Yaholo — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:58:43 +0000

@george

Thanks for the comment. Dickens was rumored to show interest in Unitarian Christianity, but was an Anglican his whole life until death.

By: george

george — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:47:08 +0000

My friend,

I LOVE THIS STORY. It is a tradition of mine every year to watch several versions. I am only missing one in my collection *R. Owen* although I have seen it in the past. I have 5 versions that I think are worth watching… Stewarts is one that follows the book best, but in my humble opinion, falls short in capturing the depth that C. Scott captures (along with an irreplaceable cast… of course we know you have the same Mrs. Dilbert cast in both of these versions).

I made my wife suffer through 3 versions this year, but only got a bit into the one from 1935 (Hicks)… bummer! I Love love love it! You struck a chord with me. I actually have a post about this last month.

I wanted to do something like you have posted here about the various Christian models that can be seen in this story. Amazing that Dickens was a Unitarian (I think… correct me if I’m wrong)!!!

God Bless, it looks like we will be doing a blogskin for you! Excellent!

-g-

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:33:14 +0000

I have to agree with your well written analysis.
I have always felt the same way. And have read the origional (or at least an old old printing of the book – library was throwing out the collection when I was 10 – I’m now 50).
I still believe though, that George C. Scott portrayed the character and redemption better than any.
Probably why it is so hard to find, and never makes it to TV like the others. Secular Progressives shun this version like vampires to light.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 02:28:02 +0000

Great points, bro! Lots “struck home”, but the most chilling thing was when you pointed out that Scrooge would be esteemed a “true conservative” by today’s standards. Humbling, sobering, invigorating, resolutioning (if such were a word)!
As I think about what you said (and comparing the Classic to today’s world, I also notice another analogy. Scrooge didn’t contribute to institutional/organized charities — even after his awakening; he contributed to individuals, at “ground level”. At this time of year, charitable organizations lay it on thick in the hopes of scoring bankdrafts, but the most satisfaction comes from being anonymous benefactors to the needy that we personally know about. The person-to-person kindness and grace that exemplifies a personal Lord… Thanks!

By: Mike Harlowe

Mike Harlowe — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:27:12 +0000

Enjoyed the analysis and agree. You may want to check out the annual production Actors Theatre in Louisville, KY puts on. It’s different every year and always excellent. It’s a family tradition for us and a great value as well.