R Rated movies

Generally speaking, I think the reputation of religious people being overly censorious is not correct. Most of the religious people I know can separate content from the "big picture". For example, they'll know that Schindler's List is rated R and has some objectionable content to it, but they'll see the larger scope and watch it because of the historical impact. It's the same with the Passion of the Christ. They may not like the violence but they'll understand that what the movie is trying to convey is much, much more important than the violence and they'll be able to get past it.

We all know that teaching that LDS are cautioned to not watch R rated movies. That's fine, and of course the caution of the apostles should always be taken into consideration. However, not all R rated movies are created equal. I've mentioned two that come to mind, but I'm sure there are others.

Of course, you have every right to forbid your own children from watching anything they want to, and you, of course, don't have to watch anything you don't like. But I'm always deeply troubled by people who can't see the forest from trees. They'll complain that millennials don't understand history-then ban them from reading history or watching any movie that shows it. They'll complain that people view them as sheltered-then not engage in society because they find it immoral in too many ways. Sadly, I think some religious people can't comprehend "the big picture" and end up shooting themselves in the foot.