The Web of Life

Two smash hit children/s movies released in the past few years are The Lion King and Finding Nemo. I like each of them a lot for they teach some great lessons about respect for life and the Webb of life.

In Lion King all life has worth. When the evil uncle kills his brother, The Lion King, and blames it on his nephew, he is clearly shown as an evil villain. In many places there are songs and teachings on the importance of the Webb of life and the importance of every living animal in that Webb.

Sometimes it gets a bit too much of the New Age in style but the current culture of death in America today needs a strong dose of childrens' resources to turn the tide.

Nemo has an opening scene that is very pro life. Nemo's father and mother are excitedly anticipating the arrival of new babies after mommy plants all her eggs just outside their cave home. Unfortunately, a big, strong fish swoops down and eats momma and all the eggs but one. That one egg becomes Nemo and the rest of the movie depicts Marlin frantically trying to save him from all kinds of dangers. He learns to be resiient and to keep trying despite the odds against him.

Movies are powerful communicators of values and ideas. Find those that teach your kids about the importance of love, life and respect. It is not too late to prevent them from killing us when we are old.