PGC 31: (Reflection) Sherlock (2010 BBC TV Show)

Reflection Synopsis:

While on the one hand, this Sherlock provides a great example of using one's gifts and talents (a practice to which we Christians are all called both in general through our creation and in particular through our Baptism and especially our Confirmation), the purpose to which he uses them seems less clearly good. That call to use our gifts isn't just to use them for whatever purpose but rather to further the ends of our mission as Christians: to bring the love of God into this world, to transform it by introducing it to Christ. In other words, we are called to use our gifts to further the Good, the greatest good being a relationship with Jesus. Sherlock, who describes himself as a 'high functioning sociopath,' doesn't seem overly concerned with the good (certainly not at all concerned with the rules of law) but rather mainly in finding ways to stimulate his intellect. And that's where Sherlock's example turns from beneficial to detrimental.

Audio Reflection:

Relevant Links:

Sherlock Page on "the Beeb" (BBC)

Sherlock Page on PBS Masterpiece Mystery

Sherlock PBS Viewer Page
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PGC 31: (Reflection) Sherlock (2010 BBC TV Show)

Comments

[Jack Regan]

Thanks for this. It is an interesting post, and it was a good series. I can't wait for the next series. I think it's due sometime in 2011, but I'm not sure when. Summer, I assume?