"The American Way"

Last Saturday we went to see Superman Returns at the IMAX theater. My parents, Kristina's parents, my sister and brother-in-law and a couple of friends joined us. The first thing my folks said when we got in line was, "I heard they took out 'american way'. Is Superman un-American now?" They were just reciting what they had heard in the media.

Oh man. I heard a guy on the radio talking about it today as well. May be I'm a commie or something cause I didn't think it was that big of a deal.

From a practical standpoint it makes sense. This movie is being shown all over the world. Do you think folks on other parts of the planet are going to be rooting for a superhero who fights for the "American Way"? Doesn't sell a lot of popcorn outside the States.

What is the American Way anyway?

The American way of life. I understand. And while I think we live in probably the best country in the world, is the American way of life the best way to live? As a Christian, should I be so quick to defend the American lifestyle?

See my earlier entry http://yarbucks.blogspot.com/2006/06/imonk-american-idolatry.html

Oh well, we're going to see Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest tonight. I'll keep an ear out to see if they left out any references to British Imperialism.