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The Green Witch That Never Existed
Most people think the Wicked Witch of the West was always green and even misunderstood. But here's the truth: L. Frank Baum never wrote her that way. She wasn't green. She wasn't a tragic figure. She was wicked because she chose wickedness - plain and simple.
The iconic green skin came from the 1939 movie, chosen for dramatic effect, not as a moral statement. Decades later, the musical Wicked turned her into a victim. In that version, she is green because of a condition, faces discrimination for her appearance, and becomes "wicked" only because society mistreated her. Suddenly, evil became misunderstood, personal responsibility disappeared, and villainy became victimhood. That's not Baum, and it's not biblical.
In Baum's original Oz, good was good, evil was evil, and wickedness was a matter of character, not circumstance. Modern retellings blur that clarity. Villains are portrayed as victims, morality becomes relative, and sin is excused rather than confronted. Scripture warns, "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil" (Isaiah 5:20).
Christ teaches compassion for sinners while calling them to repentance, never excusing sin or blaming society. Turning a villain into a victim risks doing the opposite: romanticizing evil and confusing right and wrong.
The lesson is clear: stories matter. Baum's Oz gave moral clarity, while modern reimaginings often twist it. As Christians, we are called to love with truth, showing grace without erasing moral boundaries.
The green-skinned, misunderstood Witch is a reflection of our times, but the real story reminds us to stay grounded in God, who alone defines good and evil.
Most people think the Wicked Witch of the West was always green and even misunderstood. But here's the truth: L. Frank Baum never wrote her that way. She wasn't green. She wasn't a tragic figure. She was wicked because she chose wickedness - plain and simple.
The iconic green skin came from the 1939 movie, chosen for dramatic effect, not as a moral statement. Decades later, the musical Wicked turned her into a victim. In that version, she is green because of a condition, faces discrimination for her appearance, and becomes "wicked" only because society mistreated her. Suddenly, evil became misunderstood, personal responsibility disappeared, and villainy became victimhood. That's not Baum, and it's not biblical.
In Baum's original Oz, good was good, evil was evil, and wickedness was a matter of character, not circumstance. Modern retellings blur that clarity. Villains are portrayed as victims, morality becomes relative, and sin is excused rather than confronted. Scripture warns, "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil" (Isaiah 5:20).
Christ teaches compassion for sinners while calling them to repentance, never excusing sin or blaming society. Turning a villain into a victim risks doing the opposite: romanticizing evil and confusing right and wrong.
The lesson is clear: stories matter. Baum's Oz gave moral clarity, while modern reimaginings often twist it. As Christians, we are called to love with truth, showing grace without erasing moral boundaries.
The green-skinned, misunderstood Witch is a reflection of our times, but the real story reminds us to stay grounded in God, who alone defines good and evil.
As a former unbeliever, I could really understand Mitch's point of view-especially back when I was focused on success instead of faith. The movie shows a struggle in a way that feels very real.
It's about Mayor Dan Reed and his family standing up for their town's Christmas traditions. It's a gentle reminder that faith isn't just for Sunday or for "other" people-it's something we live out every day. The story shows forgiveness, grace, and love in action. It's a good movie, and I would recommend it to anyone willing to give it a try. Especially believers!
It's about Mayor Dan Reed and his family standing up for their town's Christmas traditions. It's a gentle reminder that faith isn't just for Sunday or for "other" people-it's something we live out every day. The story shows forgiveness, grace, and love in action. It's a good movie, and I would recommend it to anyone willing to give it a try. Especially believers!
Gone With the Wind isn't just a movie - it's a piece of cinematic history. From its sweeping score to its unforgettable performances by Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, the film still holds a kind of grandeur that modern Hollywood just doesn't replicate anymore.
The scale, the drama, the emotional weight - it all comes together in a way that makes you understand why this film has endured for generations. The storytelling is rich, the characters are layered, and the visual style (even from 1939!) feels surprisingly epic.
And the numbers speak for themselves: over 230 million tickets sold. That makes it the most-watched movie in theater history, by a margin no other film has even come close to. It's the kind of movie that wasn't just seen - it was an event for people across decades.
Whether you watch it for the romance, the iconic lines, or the sweeping historical backdrop, Gone With the Wind earns its place as a timeless classic. It's not flawless, but it is unforgettable - and the sheer number of people who've bought a ticket to see it proves that its legacy isn't going anywhere.
The scale, the drama, the emotional weight - it all comes together in a way that makes you understand why this film has endured for generations. The storytelling is rich, the characters are layered, and the visual style (even from 1939!) feels surprisingly epic.
And the numbers speak for themselves: over 230 million tickets sold. That makes it the most-watched movie in theater history, by a margin no other film has even come close to. It's the kind of movie that wasn't just seen - it was an event for people across decades.
Whether you watch it for the romance, the iconic lines, or the sweeping historical backdrop, Gone With the Wind earns its place as a timeless classic. It's not flawless, but it is unforgettable - and the sheer number of people who've bought a ticket to see it proves that its legacy isn't going anywhere.