Judgie McJudgerson

So the 50 Shades of Grey phenomenon is all a-buzz because the movie is coming out.  I've seen so many articles on why you should NOT go see this movie or read the books.  I personally started reading the first book the summer after it came out, and I just couldn't get into it.  Not because of the sexual nature or any other content, I just wasn't enthralled with the storyline. It just seemed silly to me.  So I stopped less than halfway through and never finished it.  And whether you're a fan or not, I have no opinion either way.  To each his own.  But here is one observation of mine about the whole thing that irritates me.  The "Christians" who are steering their friends away from Christian Grey (anybody else think it's a coincidence that that is his name?) are doing so under the reasoning that women are going to see the movie because they are "lacking something in their own marriages." Well hello, Judgie McJudgerson! I'm not sure which Bible you're reading, but MY Bible says not to judge or you will be judged in the same way.  Who the heck are you to presume ANYthing about someone else's marriage???? How do you have any clue what is going on in their marriage unless you are in it? You don't.  So you might want to do the ACTUAL Christian-like thing and keep your judgements to yourself, "lest ye be judged."  Are women seeing this movie for the wrong reason? Maybe they are and maybe they aren't. I haven't polled them all.  I just find it hard to say that all women who are interested in the Grey books/movies have marriages that are falling apart and are searching for something to fill a void.  Have you never read a book or watched a movie whose plot line made you want to go snuggle up to your husband? Did you never read or see The Notebook??? There are multiple love/sex scenes in that storyline and it's one of the most beloved "chick flicks" of modern times!  I don't recall it ever being under attack.  And is my marriage somehow lacking because that movie stirs a sentimental emotion in me? Do I suddenly want to leave my husband to marry Ryan Gosling just because I think he's attractive? Ummmmmm - No.  And I guarantee you every single one of those bloggers who are reprimanding 50 Shades followers has seen The Notebook multiple times and loved every minute of it.  And they shouldn't feel guilty for it - they just need to keep their judgements of others to themselves.  God is the only one who knows what's in our marriages, in our heads, and in our hearts. So if you choose not to read/see 50 Shades, that's your right. Just lay off your friend who did. Maybe she just thinks Jamie Dornan is hot, kinda like you think Matthew McConaughey is hot.  ;-)