The 2014 Noah movie, directed by Darren Aronofsky, takes significant creative liberties with the biblical narrative. Here are the three major problems with its biblical accuracy:

1. Misrepresentation of God's Character

The film portrays God as distant, impersonal, and more concerned with animals than humans. This contradicts the biblical account, where God:

• Loves humanity as the pinnacle of His creation
• Sent the flood due to widespread moral corruption and violence
• Chose to preserve Noah's family because of their righteousness
• Plans to eventually resurrect those who died in the flood

2. The "Watchers" Myth

The movie invents rock-like fallen angels who:

• Help Noah build the ark
• Defend it against attacking armies
• Were supposedly punished for helping Adam and Eve

The Bible simply states that Noah built the ark himself following God's instructions (Genesis 6:14, 22).

3. Noah's Character Distortion

The film portrays Noah as:

• Initially gentle but becoming deranged
• Planning to kill his family
• Attempting to murder his grandchild

In contrast, the Bible describes Noah as:

• A righteous man who walked with God (Genesis 6:9)
• A "preacher of righteousness" (2 Peter 2:5)
• A faithful servant who followed God's instructions

While the film accurately depicts the pre-flood violence and the global nature of the flood, it substantially alters core biblical themes and characters. For accurate understanding, readers should refer to the original account in Genesis 6-9.

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