WOF 123: Religion and "A Quiet Place"

John Krasinski’s new film, A Quiet Place, which he both directs and stars in, may at first seem like a typical thriller, with lurking monsters threatening to kill everyone in their path. But it’s actually a surprisingly religious movie, as Bishop Barron explains, witnessing to the monastic response to evil, the dignity of life, and the sacrificial death of Christ on the Cross. A listener asks about the next steps for someone who has said “yes” to Jesus and the Church.

SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains spoilers so only listen after you’ve seen the film, or if you don’t plan to see it.

Topics Discussed

• 0:04 - Introduction, Bishop Barron’s vacation
• 2:25 - What is the plot summary of the movie?
• 4:40 - Did John Krasinski intend on making this a religious movie?
• 6:25 - What are some of the key religious motifs presented in the film?
• 10:20 - How does this movie display the beauty of the pro-life argument?
• 15:25 - How does the Christus Victor theory of atonement become a motif within this film?
• 18:50 - How does the Church draw parallels with the ending of A Quiet Place?
• 21:40 - Question - What are the next steps for someone who has said “Yes” to Jesus/Church?

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