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Hey everyone, I’m Joseph Dinesh, a Catholic commentator from Sydney, Australia.
I’m sure most of you have watched the new movie Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which has received multiple Oscar nominations. Personally, I thought the music was great, but the script felt mediocre, and Ariana Grande’s singing didn’t quite match Cynthia Erivo’s talent. But beyond the production itself, there was something about the movie that left me uneasy—a feeling I couldn’t quite put into words at first. It wasn’t until I watched a recent review by Fr. Mike Schmitz that I realized what was bothering me. He pointed out two key issues that completely changed my perspective.

The first issue is how the movie pulls you in emotionally, making Elphaba’s actions seem completely understandable—even justified. It’s like the film is whispering, “Look at what she’s been through… can you really blame her?” And before you know it, it’s not just about explaining her choices—it’s about excusing them. That’s the justification of bad behavior. But the second point? That’s even more dangerous. The movie doesn’t just stop at, “She had her reasons.” It goes further and subtly suggests that if you really understand her struggles, then maybe what she’s doing isn’t actually wrong at all. That’s not just justification anymore—that’s blurring the lines between good and evil. And that’s where we start sliding into moral relativism

I’m Joseph Dinesh, a Catholic commentator based in Sydney, Australia. On this channel, I explore cultural events through the enduring wisdom of the Catholic faith.

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