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- Victoria’s Secret model Kylie Bisutti gives up career for Christ: admirable?
- Keeping Ten Commandments out of public places good for Christians
- PSs (Pastor spouses): an often overlooked partner in the church
- Washington Post poll reveals broad support for allowing gays in Boy Scouts
- Former Yale dean Tom Ogletree on why he officiated his son’s same-sex wedding
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- Ken McKiernan on Muslim reaction to Boston Marathon bombing
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- Belief & Beyond | Washington Post poll reveals broad support for allowing gays in Boy Scouts on Boy Scouts of America compromise on gays: is it fair?
- Kevin Eck on Grace Fellowship names the Rev. Michael Anthony senior pastor
- brendan on The tragedy of Matthew Warren and the religion of mental health
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Category Archives: Film
Did ‘Saturday Night Live’ cross the line with ‘Django’ parody?
A “Saturday Night Live” skit from two weeks ago is drawing sharp criticism in some faith circles. The skit mocks Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained,” which was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz) and … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and media, Celebrities, Elsewhere, Film, Pop Culture
Tagged Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained, Judas Iscariot, Oscars, Quentin Tarantino
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Scientology Super Bowl ad generating buzz
I occasionally get a package from the Church of Scientology and the glossy production and clever wordsmithing are always impressive. Still, the contents always end up in my wastebasket. I don’t believe that Scientology is a legitimate religion. Call me … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and media, Celebrities, Film, Pop Culture
Tagged Scientology, Super Bowl ad, Tom Cruise
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‘Two and a Half Men’ star tells Christians to pass on his show
I think we’ve all met those kids. You know the ones I’m talking about — kids who have been handed every luxury in life without having to struggle or experience hard times. I’m just going to use the B word … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and media, Celebrities, Elsewhere, Film, Pop Culture
Tagged Angus T. Jones, CBS, Christian, Two and a Half Men
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Does hell exist? New movie stirs debate
Does hell exist? And if it does, what can we do to avoid it? Filmmaker Kevin Miller asks these and other questions in a new movie, “Hellbound.” In promotional materials, Miller says the movie features “an eclectic group of authors, … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and media, Celebrities, Film
Tagged David Rempel, Fred Phelps, Hellbound, Huffington Post, John Shore, Kevin Miller
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Russell Crowe to play “Noah”; Hollywood embraces religion
The story of Noah and his Ark is about the get the Hollywood treatment. And none other than big-time A-lister Russell Crowe has signed on the play the lead in the Darren Aronofsky movie, being titled, “Noah.” For those who … Continue reading
Big opening for “Courageous”
Question: Name the movie that did twice as much business per screen last weekend as that Brad Pitt movie? Need a hint? This movie opened in less than half as many theaters as the new Seth Rogan film “50/50,” yet … Continue reading
Does Hollywood treat religion fairly?
To be released in the York area Sept. 30, “Courageous” is the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. In 2008, Sherwood produced the highest-grossing independent film of the year with “Fireproof,” … Continue reading
Religious critics warming to Harry Potter
For years, critics have warned about the Harry Potter saga’s bad influence on children and teens who might experiment with the occult after reading the books or watching the films. Some have since changed their minds, saying J.K. Rowling’s series … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Pop Culture
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Mormon imagery woven into ‘Twilight’ saga
Did “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer mean to incorporate Mormon imagery and symbolism into her teen vampire novels? It’s there, but she says it wasn’t intentional. “I think people make up all these Mormon references just so they can publish `Twilight’ … Continue reading
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Sightings: The Pandora’s Box of James Cameron
The latest Sightings column, looks at how the movie “Avatar” has left some viewers with an existential problem: The sincere desire (and inability) to move there. Read more at the jump.
Posted in Academia, Film
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