Netflix Unveils New Animated Film Steps

Netflix has revealed its upcoming animated children’s movie, titled *Steps*. This film offers an interesting twist on the classic Cinderella story, portraying the supposed villains, the evil stepsisters, as the true heroes. It does sound surprising, doesn’t it? Alongside this announcement, the platform has also showcased *Queen of Coal*, a narrative about a transgender woman navigating societal challenges in a small Argentinian town.

Claims that the Awakening has come to an end seem to be exaggerated. Supporters are still very committed to integrating its principles into all facets of society. It’s somewhat striking how mundane things have become. Our culture has long been absorbed in deconstruction, yet there’s a sense we’re running out of elements to deconstruct. As old taboos dissolve, the impact of sin diminishes, and perhaps, something new and authentic may emerge from this weariness.

Revolutions cause destruction, yet their aftermath can lead to fresh opportunities.

Some identify Friedrich Nietzsche as the first postmodernist, famously proclaiming that “God is dead.” Whether he’s regarded as a pioneer or merely a voice of the times, there’s no doubt that his thoughts resonate within this movement. The debate persists on whether he unleashed chaos upon the world or simply acknowledged what was already present. Nevertheless, Nietzsche recognized the gravity of his message—bearing the burden of having “God’s blood” isn’t a trivial academic concept; it’s profoundly significant.

With the Creator of the universe effectively considered dead, modern humanity has found itself freed to dismantle previous structures of order. Traditional hierarchies, once viewed as sacred, have been disrupted. Postmodernism has unleashed critiques against virtues, beauty, and truth. Breaking these sacred bonds releases tremendous energy, which has historically fueled leftist movements across the West.

Every time traditional structures—like the church, community, family, marriage, and defined gender roles—were dismantled, the left captured the inherent power within and employed it against its adversaries.

The Limit of Destruction

However, there’s a natural conclusion to this demolition phase. Eventually, the very act of transgression must maintain some sanctity. As I’ve previously mentioned, there comes a moment where there’s nothing left to violate.

When contemporary films, shows, novels, games, or songs aim to subvert established Christian norms, that subversion tends to become the new conventional wisdom. This is, perhaps, why Netflix’s offerings often feel so mundane; they all appear to be heading down the same path toward the same type of reversal.

A half-century ago, critics lamented predictability in storytelling, where the hesitant hero always triumphed. Today, it seems we’re somewhere between predictability and monotony, where the villain is often cast as the victim, deserving of victory. This shift isn’t subtle or out of the ordinary—it merely feels tedious.

Whose Demise?

This brings us to ponder: What follows when postmodernism nullifies all hierarchies, derides sacred symbols, and drains power to critique Christianity?

Philosopher Alexander Dugin presents a thought-provoking perspective. If modernity marks the “death of God,” then the conclusion of postmodernity signifies a disintegration of secular culture. At that juncture, new possibilities will likely arise. Rather than asserting, “God is dead,” people may begin to question, “Whose death is it?” The former order will fade entirely, leaving many to forget the very essence of their rebellion.

At the same time, the allure of shaping the world in our own image through divine rejection starts to fade. The consequences of dismissing what is good, beautiful, and true become evident, and many may find them unbearable.

The Moral Wilderness of Postmodernity

Individuals living in this postmodern landscape have spent their lives in a world reconfigured by “experts.” Once man dethroned God, he envisioned crafting the world as he wished. However, modern secular individuals often encounter a moral desert. Instead of embracing their liberated selves, they find themselves ensnared by dark forces previously held at bay by the divinely ordained order they dismantled.

Most have forgotten what that order entailed or even why they rebelled against it, presenting a ripe moment for spiritual rediscovery.

Revolutions yield ruin, but their ultimate exhaustion brings forth fresh avenues. As people survey the world shaped by materialists, they yearn for something greater.

Groupings like order and faith start to look far more appealing than the chaotic world modernity has bequeathed. Again, there’s a longing for a scenario where righteousness prevails, and divine truth governs.

God Never Died

The reality is that God has not perished. Christ’s death and resurrection affirm that. Modern man has sought to supplant the divine with logic and reason, yet God stands as the fundamental source of reason. He cannot be overthrown by what He created.

As the momentum for deconstruction dwindles and becomes antiquated, the longing for a return to divine order resurfaces. J.R.R. Tolkien encapsulated this idea with his assertion that evil can only dismantle and corrupt what goodness has constructed. Eventually, evil will exhaust its potential for destruction. A parched culture will begin to seek the living water only divine truth can provide.

On The Cusp of Revival

Modern culture feels fundamentally bankrupt, and many sense this void. Acts of rebellion are now interpreted as mere conformity within a corrupt framework. We don’t truly control our reality or define our truth. Thankfully, that’s a blessing.

We need not endure a nihilistic void of our own crafting. The natural order lies just beneath the surface, primed for a resurgence and cultural awakening.

The promising future won’t emerge from a Hollywood clinging to the remnants of deconstruction. It will arise from those who are willing to accept a transcendent perspective, recognizing that unity is maintained not by sheer will, but by the truth and beauty of our Creator.