The Vampire Diaries Article: Should A Devout Christian Watch The Vampire Diaries?

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Should A Devout Christian Watch The Vampire Diaries?

posted by ironraven

As a Christian and bible teacher I am pretty well known in many nations. I have done work in Israel, Canada, The United States, El Salvador, India and Ceylon. I served as a missionary in The Philippines. And I have experienced some of the most astounding supernatural events, witnessed by hundreds of people all over the world.

A question that has come up more than a few times is why I watch The Vampire Diaries so much. "How could you, as a servant of Christ watch that show?"

For a long time even I did not understand why I was so taken by the show. There is quite a bit of blood and gore. And yet week after week I found myself racing home to watch it. Especially after the introduction of Klaus and his family. Wow! Finally this summer I found the answer. Actually I discovered that there were two reasons I really enjoy the show.

The first reason is The Vampire Diaries is a classic genre, no different than King Arthur, Troy or the story of King David. Every classic of this genre has three elements.

There must be a hero or heroine. There must be a villain or great challenge to overcome and there must be a princess or beautiful lady to save. Romance has always been essential to a great story.

The Vampire Diaries has all of these elements and much more. In some ways you could say that there are two heroes; Stefan and Damon, depending on how you view Damon. Klaus and Katherine would certainly be the classic evil villains and of course Elena is the beautiful maiden that we all want to rescue.

My second reason is I really identify with the characters. Stefan is what really attracted me to the show.

Stefan is this really cool guy, the classic hero who like David and Samson has this constant battle against his dark side. And in my own life I have learned how bitter and difficult that battle can be. And like so many heroes of the past Stefan is willing to sacrifice everything for his true love the beautiful Elena Gilbert.

Damon is like this no nonsense, in your face guy who would be a great warrior in any time period. And yet he can be as romantic as any man could be.

And then you have Bonnie who uses supernatural power to help her friends. If we combine all of the above with fantastic story lines, excellent scenery and some really beautiful women like Caroline and Rose. Well what more can I say!

Should a Christian watch The Vampire Diaries? I expect it would depend on your point of view. As for me the Characters have given me a great deal of inspiration.

Now I just need to find the Elena or Caroline in my life!

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JanFan_SA It is really so awesome to see that I am not the only Christian that feels the way you do. I am a born again believer with many people that disagree of my methods for myself. I too have taken from many TV series programmes such as (TVD, Smallville, etc) Some have even shown me what I lack in my life and helped me move forward. I am able to get revelation from many TV shows. I believe the lack of education is what blinds others. Thank you for being as bold as you are and just speaking your truth. I support it!

Truedelenafan I agree 💯% It depends on how you view the show. For me it's the characters especially Damon and Stefan the lessons we can learn from the show is also what draws me to it like how Family is extremely important. The storylines are very interesting to

'The Vampire Diaries' casting for 4th season in L.A. and Atlanta

posted by oncameratalent

Canadian beauty Nina Dobrev plays dual roles as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce.

CW Television Network's mega hit supernatural drama television series "The Vampire Diaries" is now in production on season number 4 in Atlanta, GA. The casting directors are auditioning actors for guest starring, recurring and day player roles in both Los Angeles and Atlanta. In addition to the acting roles, extras are being hired in Atlanta throughout the season. The network has ordered a full 22 episodes that will begin airing in October, 2012. "The Vampire Diaries" is based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith.

The series has an impressive cast that stars Nina Dobrev...

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Stefan's Diaries: The Craving Poem

posted by txter32

My life has changed in more ways than one
Since the day my father shot both of his sons
My speed has increased, my temperature dropped
I have a new taste for blood since the trigger popped
My beloved Katherine is gone because of me
And my brother, Damon, is no cup of tea
He killed a girl I was beginning to love
My sweet Callie Gallagher, my beautiful dove
I escaped after that and ran far away
All the way to New York for my new part-time stay
My first week there I went to Central Park
There I stumbled upon a girl in the dark
Her throat was cut, she was left for dead
But I fed her my blood, healing her from...

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How to know you're obsessed with Ian Somerhalder

posted by ObsessiveDelena

1. You insist on watching everything he's been in.
2. You make an entire notebook dedicated to him.
3. You go on google 2 or three times a day in hopes of finding shirtless pictures of him.
4. You have to watch Ian's sex scene in Tell Me You Love Me.
5. More than once.
6. You become speechless when he dances in his underwear during The Rules of Attraction.
7. You actually know the scene I'm talking about.
8. You put Faith by George Michael on your ipod.
9. You always push rewind during the Damon/Vicki dance scene.
10. You're still holding a grudge against Lost for killing Boone.
11. You made it to the...

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“I hate Elena because she didn’t anything to try and save Stefan”

posted by bdavis98

At least that people believe (I’m not one of them) people are calling a horney bitch I mean what the hell with the hate? Everyone now especially stelena fans hate her because she gave up on Stefan so easily they hate her and they are so disappointed in her because she knew he was under “compellation”, she a selfish bitch because she isn’t willing to spend her whole life saving Stefan really??

I mean just look back from S1 until now, look at what she had to endure and put up with Stefan, the guy comes to her life and from then lies to her about what he is, who he is, who he was. He lies...

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Who is Who: Steven R. McQueen(Jeremy Gilbert)

posted by fantastic_evie

Steven R. McQueen
Born as Steven Chadwick McQueen in July 13, 1988. He is an American actor, best known for his role as Jeremy Gilbert in The CW show The Vampire Diaries and his recurring role as Kyle Hunter in Everwood.
McQueen was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Stacey Toten and actor/producer Chad McQueen. His paternal grandparents were actor Steve McQueen and Filipino-born actress Neile Adams. His stepfather, Luc Robitaille, is a retired Canadian NHL hall of famer.
Filmography

Films
Year Film Role Notes
2006 Club...

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Who is Who: Ian Somerhalder(Damon Salvatore)

posted by fantastic_evie

Date of Birth
8 December 1978, Covington, Louisiana, USA

Birth Name
Ian Joseph Somerhalder

Height
5' 9½" (1.77 m)

Mini Biography
The son of a massage therapist and a building contractor, Somerhalder was born and raised in the small southern town of Covington, LA. Boating, swimming, fishing and training horses filled much of his recreational time growing up, as did the school drama club and performing with the local theater group. With his mother's encouragement, at age 10 he began a modeling career that took him to New York each summer. By junior high, he opted to put modeling on the back burner...

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Katy Perry- Thinking of you lyrics (the vampire diaries soundtrack; 1x1 Pilot)

posted by twilightlover73

Comparisons are easily done
Once you've had a taste of perfection
Like an apple hanging from a tree
I picked the ripest one
I still got the seed

You said move on
Where do I go
I guess second best
Is all I will know

Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you
Thinking of you
What you would do if
You were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh I wish that I
Was looking into your eyes

You're like an Indian summer
In the middle of winter
Like a hard candy
With a surprise center
How do I get better
Once I've had the best
You said there's
Tons of fish in the water
So the waters I will test

He kissed my lips
I taste your...

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Pairing Stereotypes: Bamon and Delena

posted by Maximumridefan

Ok, so if you know me from Fanfiction.net (Danielle Salvatore) you would know that I’m a major Bamon fan. They are my favorite pairing from VD in the show and books (though mostly books). But lately, in the show at least, I’ve started to see Delena in a new light, maybe even to the point that I might start liking them soon.
Now before my fellow Bamon fans start kicking my ass, I’m not saying that I’m switching pairings. I still love Bamon, but I think in the VD show, I might become neutral someday.
So I got inspired to get into the Delena fan base a little, by going over to their spot...

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The Vampire Diaries - After Founder's Day: Chapter 2

posted by Triscia95

Elena’s POV
“Why don’t you sit down and we can talk.” I was pressed tightly up against the counter. “No need to be scared.” Katherine was smiling as she took steps towards me. “Katherine this is between Damon, Stefan and you not me.” Katherine tilted her head and shook it tell me no. “Honey this is about you.”

Damon’s POV
“How the hell could you do that? Damon I asked you to do this for Elena.” Stefan was furious. I just rolled my eyes. “Your just upset because she may also have feelings for me to, just like Katherine.”...

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Damon and Elena Sexy Times Part 22

posted by c_j_clark

“What do you mean? What’s happened?” Damon urged. Katherine hung her head solemnly.
“The new vampires in town are the same ones that were obsessed with me back in the 1850’s. The exact same ones.” My jaw dropped and I gasped.
“Why are they here? Why now?” said Damon as he tensed up and clenched his fists.
“My guess is that it’s because I’m close to my…humanity, which is, FOR NOW, Elena,” she said, accentuating the words ‘for now’ and staring maliciously at me. I took a step back. Damon placed himself as if he was ready to protect me from anything. His eyes were wide....

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Damon and Elena Sexy Times Part 18

posted by c_j_clark

“How….” I said slowly, trying to get my head around what Katherine was telling me. I was her humanity? I was her SOUL? “How…” I said pathetically again. She sat down on the sofa and held her empty glass tightly. She looked up at me.
“When Emily removed my humanity, she locked it away. She told me that the only way I could ever get it back was if it was…born again. Then she would chant a spell and my souls would be united.” She stared sadly at the floor. “But Emily has gone. Her spell has gone. There’s no way I can get my humanity back…” Damon’s mouth stopped hanging...

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Damon and Elena Sexy Times Part 17

posted by c_j_clark

“What?” Stefan said when words failed to leave both Damon and my mouths. She was still staring at me.
“I can’t believe it. How is this possible?” she said to herself. I was at loss. What was she TALKING about? Stefan slowly walked towards her and knelt beside her.
“Katherine, we need you to tell us. What are you talking about? How is Elena…you?” he asked gently. She seemed to calm down and she walked over to the bar. She shakily poured herself a large neat vodka and downed it. She slammed the glass down and stared at the fire.
“A few years before I came to Mystic Falls in 1864,...

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Damon and Elena Sexy Times Pt. 11

posted by c_j_clark

Suddenly, two men emerged from the forest behind us. They were dressed head to toe in hiking gear and they were laughing and chatting to each other.
“See what I mean?” Damon whispered in my ear. I batted him away.
“Oh shush.” He laughed gently and I saw that his line of vision was fixed on the hikers. I felt myself shaking slightly. He looked down at me abruptly.
“Elena, don’t worry. I won’t hurt them. I won’t hurt anyone when you’re around me. I promise.” My shaking gradually stopped. I looked back at the hikers and one of them saw me looking. He waved.
“Hi there!” he...

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Damon and Elena Sexy Times ;) Pt. 4

posted by c_j_clark

Stefan looked at the floor guiltily.
“Go on Stefan, explain yourself,” Damon pressed. Stefan looked up at him angrily.
“You already know everything.” He looked back at me. “Elena, I’m so sorry I left you. I asked Damon to tell you everything and maybe if he had…” he glared up at Damon with a rage that petrified me. “Maybe if he had told you then I wouldn’t be here explaining myself, I wouldn’t have walked in on you two upstairs, and possibly we’d still be together…” I knew he was right. If Damon had told me that Stefan had said he loved me and he was sorry about whatever...

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Damon and Elena Sexy Times ;) Pt. 2

posted by c_j_clark

It was Stefan.

He stared at us with an intensity that shook me to the bone. Damon felt me shiver and tightened his grip on me. My anger towards Stefan flared up again and I glared at him. But at the same time I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of happiness at the fact that he was here again in my life. But the desertion, the abandonment consumed me once more and I continued to glare at him. But as projected my anger out as hard as I could to him, I couldn’t help but notice that he was different. Something about him was – off. It wasn’t in his stance or his face, but in his eyes. His...

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The Maiden and the Vampire - Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

posted by pattykirsche

This story happens after Nightfall. It's a Donnie-book ff. It includes spoilers, some violence and some sensuality. Not suitable for readers under thirteen years.

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“I just don’t understand,” Bonnie said, “I’ve cried for your help for half an hour and you didn’t come…”
“I know, little witch… It was the Malach. He made me do this.” Damon answered. “But I thought you had already forgiven me, for I gave you my blood to save you.”
Bonnie was still hurt for the evil thoughts she had received from Damon while stuck in a car surrounded...