Pamela's Prayer

I played the part of Jerry and I agree 100% that this movie was probably the worst movie ever created and sends a terrible message to teens. Oh, by the way the movie was filmed in 1989, so for all of you that said the hair and wardrobe were outdated, well you now know why. That still doesn't excuse the way everyone was costumed, especially Pamela! I was hurt by one of the reviews/ comments made by wadechurton that said,"In addition, notice that the only boys who are interested in Pamela seem remarkably less-than-macho" Really wadechurton? I thought good Christians didn't judge people or put people down. Talk about destroying one's self confidence! Anyway, I apologize the movie was so horrible. If you got anything from the movie, hopefully a ton of laughs on the horrendous acting and just the worst attempt in history in creating a movie!

I got this movie for my 15th birthday and at first I liked it. While I agree that this movie is teaching young girls and young audiences to stay pure until marriage I disagree with the fact that the father wanted his daughter to marry a man who had never kissed a girl, because what if at one point a man who had once been with and kissed a lot of women later came to faith in Jesus Christ and decided to date/marry a Christian girl? What if it was God's will that a man who had a lot of women in his life who later became a Christian should date a Christian girl and marry her? And there's nothing wrong with kissing before marriage. As long as you don't go overboard you're fine.

As is usual with these kind of films the production values are not quite the standard of a major studio and that has to be taken into consideration when reviewing these film. The cast is pretty amateurish, but attractive. The lead, Serena Orrego, gives a good account of herself though all things considered, could have a future in mainstream films.

The message of abstinence is a given with Christian media and I wouldn't even argue the viewpoint, only that one should realize that in this complex world of our's not everyone will opt for that. We have to be ready to deal with those that don't choose abstinence.

But young Pamela is not allowed to even date. She quite properly asks the question, how is she ever going to meet her intended if she never does go out?

The ending I won't reveal, but to say it's a Pollyannaish ending is to put it mildly.

I was seriously disappointed and saddened when I read the reviews written here, mainly because it paints the perfect picture of how desensitized our church has become. Our God is not a God of low standards, yet we mock and ridicule other Christians for trying to be like Christ. A kiss is a big deal! The enemy seeks to destroy our families, and the person who said serial dating leads to the same habits in marriage hit the nail right on the head. If kissing is not intimate, can I kiss another man while married to my husband and it be okay! NO!!! It is intimate and it should be only for your spouse. It is it so ridiculous that Jesus said to hate your brother is as murder to God. Or to lust after someone in your heart IS adultery. God is a God of High standards, and when the Lord sees the comments people wrote about kissing to the contrary I am sure He is sorely disappointed and saddened too! It really does depend on far you are willing to go to TRULY follow Christ in EVERY area of your life! I loved the message and I lead a Jr high (7th and 8th grade) youth group in our church, and I teach the same standards there. And while its not the most popular view, the Lord has blessed my ministry. I live in a small town, and we run usually about 40 girls on Wednesday nite and they keep coming. So maybe its not so far fetched after all to think that kids these days would buy into this. Now for those who say this is the problem it just doesn't relate to them, well God doesn't lower the standard to relate to us, His standard is always the same, and He gave us power through the Holy Spirit to fulfill that standard in us through the death of His Son, and lowering standards never did anyone any good. People, read your bibles and get ready, do not lean on your own understanding or even the understanding of the culture around you. You can only trust 1 source 100% of the time, and that is the Word of God. Look there seek Him, and know the truth, for it is the truth that makes you free! Love to you all!! And loved the movie! Oh one last thing, this was a true story! How's that for realistic! :)

Well, it does display good Christian values, and strict ones by today's standards. It's very reminiscent of "Leave it to Beaver", only on a Christian scale. Believers from Independent Fundamentalist Baptist churches and those of like faith and practice will *love* this movie for the message that it delivers, even if the acting and storyline aren't very well done.

On the other hand, I think most people will think it is extremely corny, especially the more "church hardened" youth. (But frankly I was surprised at the relatively positive response given by the youth of a camp for kids that I viewed it with this weekend. These were unchurched kids, many of whom live in tough situations and with tough backgrounds, so maybe *I* am the more hardened one!) One value that was central to the film was the idea that one doesn't kiss until the pastor says, "You may now kiss your bride." To me, most people will find that idealistic at best and Pharisaic extra-Biblicalism at worst.

The bottom line: It's a somewhat cheesy movie with legalistic leanings. But some folks will love that!