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The challenge of making “Jesus” movies
Good Christians have intensely personal relationships with Christ. My evangelical Christian friends talk about the necessity of establishing this personal relationship, this friendship, with God's only...
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Why Hollywood won’t forgive “The Passion of the Christ”
Hollywood has forgiven many flawed men. Roman Polanksi, who had sex with a minor, comes immediately to mind. Woody Allen, who is credibly accused of molesting his child, saw his film win an Academy...
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“If this is the cure, imagine the disease”
By Tom Quiner This sentence from the Gospel of John is so lacking in heft: “Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged.” To John’s audience of his day, they got it. To modern man, we don’t. I think...
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God really uses life’s screw ups
Even if you're a total screw up, watch out. God may use you to change the world. The list of screw ups who changed the world for the good is long. My favorite Old Testament example is … More…
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The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
In the Catholic Church, January 1st celebrates "The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God." Pope Paul VI described the celebration in his Apostolic Letter, Marialis Cultus: More…
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My top ten religious movies for Lent
I love movies that depict the power of faith. There is no one magic formula for a successful religious movie. Sometimes, it is an historical epic. Other times, it is a story of faith in action. Or it...
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The sin Hollywood can’t forgive
Woody Allen had designs on 18 year old actress, Mariel Hemmingway. So claims Ms. Hemmingway in her new book, "Out Came the Sun." This is certainly not the only (alleged) impropriety leveled against the...
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Spiritual warfare at the cineplex
Two nineteen year college students get intimate. It is consensual, at first… More…
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My top ten religious movies for Lent
We're in the midst of the awe and majesty of the Easter Triduum. When you get home from church and look for good religious entertainment, consider one of these ten movies. These are my favorite...
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Screw ups who changed the world
The list of screw ups who did amazing things for the sake of God's Kingdom is staggering. A modern example has got to be… More…
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Top ten religious movies for Lent
This is the season to experience quality movies. I love a good religious film. Sadly, there aren't enough of them. Religious filmmakers often lack a deft touch and club you over the head to get their...
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“If this is the cure, imagine the disease”
This sentence from the Gospel of John is so lacking in heft: "Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged." To John's audience of his day, they got it. To modern man, we don't. I think that's why Mel...
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Is a sequel to “The Passion of the Christ in the works?”
This could be the answer to a prayer. The Hollywood Reporter claims Mel Gibson is contemplating a sequel to "The Passion of the Christ" based on the rich resurrection stories found in sacred scripture....
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Mel Gibson confirms that a sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” is in the works
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Top ten religious movies for Lent
Integrating God and faith into movies doesn't always work. Sometimes, directors who are ardent believers try so hard to convey their fervor that the audience feels like they've been clubbed over the...
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By Tom Quiner Integrating God and faith into movies doesn’t always work. Sometimes, directors who are ardent believers try so hard to convey their fervor that the audience feels like they’ve been...
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The sin Hollywood can’t forgive
By Tom Quiner Woody Allen had designs on 18 year old actress, Mariel Hemmingway. So claims Ms. Hemmingway in her new book, “Out Came the Sun.” This is certainly not the only (alleged) impropriety...
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Spiritual warfare at the cineplex
By Tom Quiner Two nineteen year college students got intimate. It was consensual, at first. Then the man, Mohammad Hossain, hit his bound lover hard with his belt, enacting a scene from “50 Shades of...
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By Tom Quiner I love movies that depict the power of faith. There is no one magic formula for a successful religious movie. Sometimes, it is an historical epic. Other times, it is a story of faith in...
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By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsmyB7NR-T8] Even if you’re a total screw up, watch out. God may use you to change the world. The list of screw ups who changed the world for the...
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