'Arrow' Star Stephen Amell's remarkable attitude to the actors' strike. What does the Church think of this?
Stephen Amell is an actor who played Oliver Queen in the superhero TV series Arrow, and appeared in other DC shows on The CW. He is now starring in a new show, Heels, about wrestling on Starz.
Amell recently expressed his disappointment with the strike of actors in Hollywood, which could affect the production of his show and others. He said he did not support the strike, and that he would cross the picket line if he had to.
The church’s view on this issue may vary depending on the perspective and values of different denominations and individuals. However, some possible biblical principles that could be applied are:
The church values human dignity and justice, and supports the rights of workers to fair wages and conditions. The Bible teaches that workers deserve their pay (Luke 10:7), that employers should not exploit or oppress their workers (James 5:4-6), and that God cares for the poor and the oppressed (Psalm 72:12-14).
The church values peace and reconciliation, and encourages dialogue and negotiation to resolve conflicts. The Bible teaches that Christians should live in harmony with one another (Romans 12:16), that they should seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14), and that they should forgive as they have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13).
The church values stewardship and responsibility, and urges people to use their gifts and talents for God’s glory and the common good. The Bible teaches that Christians should work hard and honestly (Ephesians 4:28), that they should do everything as for the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24), and that they should use their gifts to serve others (1 Peter 4:10).
USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Amell and SAG-AFTRA for comment.
Hollywood actors voted to strike in July, joining already-striking writers in a move that shut down the production of countless movies and TV shows.
"I went in in earnest, thinking we could avert the strike, so the gravity of this move is not lost on me," Screen Actors Guild president Fran Drescher said on July 13 at a news conference in Los Angeles announcing the strike.
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