Christian Play Scripts For Entertainment And Instruction

By Dianne Crane


It is not known which the oldest religion is, though it is probably not Christianity. However, it is a fact and not an opinion that Christianity has had a major impact on the evolution of Western Civilization. This fact can be proved by pointing to great cathedrals, to works of art, musical scores, books and Christian play scripts.

Drama is a useful means of adding concrete form to abstract concepts. Biblical truths were communicated by means of mystery plays a thousand years ago. Morality plays were also used to convey moral messages derived from Christianity. Simple and illiterate people can absorb complicated concepts if they are conveyed by means of metaphor and symbolism.

Possibly because the power of drama was recognized, dramatic activities were sometimes curtailed in the Western world. Puritans who favored austere and pure lifestyles saw the very existence of drama and entertainment as dangerously evil. Theaters were closed at some points in the past. Even Shakespeare suffered some career threats as a result of puritanical attitudes to drama.

In more modern times the positive power of drama has been recognized. Film and TV producers, authors and church groups work busily to convey Gospel facts in dramatic fashions. It is widely recognized that entertainment teaches and that abstract concepts are best taught in the way that Christ taught, through parables.

Many websites that deal with religious themes online illustrate how various religions adapt quickly and take advantage the latest technology, as they have done through the centuries. The Internet facilitates communication, education and business operations. Organizations that do not take advantage of the opportunities will inevitably fall behind. However, people who are imbued with missionary zeal are usually quick to take advantage of the latest opportunities though they may respect that some things do not change. One such enduring truth is that animals and people learn well through play.

Christian play scripts of many types are now available online. Because Christianity is a message for the whole of humanity many different scripts will be suitable for different purposes. High brow intellectuals may be interested in the works of TS Eliot and others may be interested in nativity plays for the very young.

An online resource will often indicate how many actors will be required, what kind of audience the script is aimed at and other essential bits of information that a prospective purchaser needs to know. Some scripts may be suitable for street theater and others for nativity plays for young children in schools or churches. Christianity covers a very wide range of interests, styles and beliefs.

The wide range and availability of Christian play scripts mean that producers need to select script that accord with their purposes. However, amid the diversity a few distinct points stand out. One important one is that entertainment and instruction go hand in hand. A message that is put over in an entertaining way has a far better chance of teaching important lessons than one that is dull and boring.




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