As the world returns to the movies to see the new “Wicked: For Good” film, the spiritual darkness behind it must be understood.
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What seems like perhaps a remake of the “Wizard of Oz” or the Broadway musical, “Wicked,” is so much more than that. In a USA TODAY article discussing the film, innuendos and some implied language are mentioned, noting that “The sequel is a darker, more emotionally charged movie than the first…” Yet, this alone doesn’t even begin to scrape the spiritual surface of the figures playing the main characters, Elphaba and Glinda.
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As Charisma previously reported, Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, identifies as bisexual and queer. She blasphemously played Jesus in the latest “Jesus Christ Superstar” production, also claiming to be Catholic, and told Elle that “…God makes people as they’re meant to be.”
Ariana Grande, on the other hand, who plays Glinda, has openly admitted to doing tarot card readings for people while on set and has proclaimed herself to be the “witchiest witch.”
As believers, we must guard the gates of our hearts and minds, for what we allow into our souls will shape us. The allure of celebrity culture, combined with messages that contradict biblical truth, creates a fertile ground for deception if we are not discerning. Just as Paul warns in Philippians 4:8, we are called to dwell on what is true, noble and pure—not what feeds the soul with darkness or confusion.
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As the world celebrates these films, the Lord calls His children to stand apart, to choose carefully what they feed their hearts and to saturate their minds with truth rather than lies dressed as art. Let this be a reminder that our spiritual discernment is vital: just because something is popular does not mean it is harmless. Protect your soul, pray for wisdom and refuse to allow darkness to take root where the Spirit of God longs to dwell.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
