While Disney is typically predictable for its tween audience, I was pleasantly surprised and admired its attempt to tackle the difficult subject of spiritual faith. Although the plot could have been further developed, and many issues about faith were left unaddressed because of the episode is only 30 min, it gave a fair case for having faith. This is already distinct in that the general and popular media, from what I have experienced, more often lean towards criticizing faith or promoting no faith at all. The main characters include those who have spiritual faith and those who do not, and some continue to believe in God while others do not - thus, neither side is minimized by the episode.
A particular line, and a message of open-mindedness that I believe is worth spreading, is that friends should share why they do or do not believe, and should listen to each other and understand the others' perspective. Ultimately, one's faith or lack thereof is one's own choice. But, the possibility of neither being the "truth" should not be written off without sincere, respectful discussion.
A particular line, and a message of open-mindedness that I believe is worth spreading, is that friends should share why they do or do not believe, and should listen to each other and understand the others' perspective. Ultimately, one's faith or lack thereof is one's own choice. But, the possibility of neither being the "truth" should not be written off without sincere, respectful discussion.