United Methodist Church Of Westlake Village

Send us a textHave you ever wondered about the theological messages hidden within your favorite blockbuster films? This eye-opening exploration uses the Jurassic Park franchise as a springboard to examine one of humanity's most persistent temptations: playing God.The dinosaur-filled adventures of Jurassic Park aren't just thrilling entertainment—they're modern parables warning us about the consequences of unchecked ambition. As Jeff Goldblum's character Dr. Ian Malcolm famously observes, "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." This critique of innovation without ethical boundaries connects directly to biblical wisdom found in the Tower of Babel story.Drawing fascinating parallels between ancient scripture and contemporary concerns, we explore how God's response to humanity's tower-building ambitions wasn't merely punishment but potentially protection. When God scatters the people and confu