THE RATE

Or A Shared Story.

Our Pastor shared a story Sunday morning that makes so much sense, yet something he and I and a few other millions never thought about.

Since I've given him 100% credit for the story, I don't think he'd mind my sharing.

When his son was 11, he asked if he could see a PG-13 movie. It was rated PG-13 for violence. Pastor Jamie considered it and called a movie buff friend of his to ask about the movie.

Dave, his friend, replied that if Hollywood, with all its secular and decadent people, had put the rating at PG-13, didn't he think that as parents they might just want to take a more conservative approach in selecting suitable movies?

"Duh," Jamie responded. Why hadn't he thought of that. I concur 100%.

When he informed his son of his decision, naturally he was disappointed, leaving Jamie to tell him he could see a PG-11 movie.

"Dad, they don't have that rating," the boy answered.

"When they do, let me know, and we'll talk about whether or not you may see it," was the father's response.

Like most good stories, it made a point. In this day, when just watching prime time tv with anyone not 18, can be embarrassing. In fact, sometimes when we've had family and guests in our family room in front of the tv, it was still embarrassing because of the vulgarity ( I know; that's just a word used by old people, but it's the most accurate description of what goes on that I can think of) and innuendo. Even in the commercials.

So, there is your morality compass for the day. If Hollywood, or whoever rates the movies, says it's PG-13, then we should follow them to the letter. But still find out about the movie before allowing them to view.