Archbishop urges congregants to boycott 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and donate money to domestic abuse shelters instead

A Catholic Archbishop is urging his congregants to not watch "Fifty Shades of Grey" that is set to be released on Valentine's Day, and instead donate $5 to any charity that helps victims of domestic abuse.

"We need to inform our people about the destructive message of this movie and to highlight the beauty of God's design for loving relationships between a husband and wife," Schnurr wrote in the Feb. 4 letter.

Using words like "abusive and degrading," Archbishop Schnurr has powerful words about the anticipated release of the theatrical version of "Fifty Shades of Grey."

"People are kind of entitled to their own opinion. But I would encourage people to take it a step further and think about it more. Like, what it actually represents," said one woman who wished to remain anonymous.

On social media, the movement #50DollarsNot50Shades has caught fire with users urging people to donate to domestic abuse shelters instead of going to see the movie.

Schnurr full message on Facebook read:

"From Archbishop Schnurr: The movie, Fifty Shades of Grey, is scheduled to debut in theaters across America on February 13, 2015. The story line is presented as a romance; however, the underlying theme is that bondage, dominance, and sadomasochism are normal and pleasurable. In the story line, a young Miss Steele is urged to sign a contract becoming a sex slave and agreeing to an abusive and degrading relationship. This movie is in direct contrast to the Christian message of God's design for self-giving and self-sacrificing love, marriage and sexual intimacy. The movie is a direct assault on Christian marriage and on the moral and spiritual strength of God's people. We need to inform our people about the destructive message of this movie and to highlight the beauty of God's design for loving relationships between a husband and wife in the bond of marriage."