Comparing The Film 'Gods And Generals'

The film “Gods and Generals” is about the first year of Civil War. Many people wondered why the film is called “Gods and Generals.” During the film, many times they mentioned the name “God”, or “Lord”; in this paper, I will explain why I think this film is named so by giving examples from this film to support my idea. First of all, General Thomas Jackson, also called “Stonewall Jackson”, is a Confederate general for the South. Before he takes his leave for the Confederate Army, he says to his wife Anna that they must read the Bible together and pray together. They read the passage Second Corinthians chapter five, verse one, “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” After they read this passage, General Jackson prays to God saying that if it is God will to grant their earthly properties, and then let it be so; Jackson’s faith and hope is in the eternal dwelling place of God, and not in the earthly home. The film started out with this to point out that General Jackson is a Godly leader in the Army, and his faith is in God alone. During the battle, General Jackson will stand firm on the battle-ground no matter how many bullet
However, when the Civil War breaks out, he is separated from his families. In addiction, the Yankee mail moves quicker than Secesh mail, so he has not hear from them lately. At this point, General Jackson prays for Jim and Jim’s families. I think General Jackson’s prayer gets Jim thinking about the problem of slavery. Jim said in his prayer, “How is it a good Christian man, like some folks I know, can tolerate their black brothers in bondage? How is it, Lord, they don’t just break them chains?” I am not sure about the status of Jim religious belief, but General Jackson did not miss a chance to pray for anybody. He is always a blessing to the people around