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March (Web-only) 2009
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Jerusalem: Center of the World
PBS documentary, airing Wednesday night, explores the ancient city's rich history, but doesn't necessarily delve too deeply into its theological implications.
March 31, 2009
Thinking Epistemologically about Obama and Notre Dame
Francis Beckwith explains why Notre Dame's invitation is so controversial, and what it says about higher education.
March 27, 2009
Muslim Priest and Buddhist Bishop-Elect Are Raising Questions About Syncretism
For years, Episcopal Church leaders have taught that God can be found in other faiths. Now some clergy are pursuing him there.
March 27, 2009
One of Jerry's Kids
Kevin Roose sojourns at Liberty U. and lives to tell (mostly good things) about it.
March 27, 2009
Monsters vs. Aliens
Dreamworks' latest family flick employs 3-D technology to draw you in—but alas, it isn't enough to distract from the lame storytelling.
March 27, 2009
The Cross: The Arthur Blessitt Story
The protagonist has carried a cross all over the world, and has the powerful stories to prove it—but this documentary fails to do him justice.
March 27, 2009
What the Pope Left Behind
Robert Schuller's doppelganger, Christian-run businesses you may not know, and more.
March 27, 2009
Does Faith Prolong Suffering for Cancer Patients?
A new study suggests that cancer patients who are religious are more likely to seek measures that attempt to prolong life.
March 26, 2009
Grizzled Vets
The folks at Grizzly Adams Productions know how to make family-friendly programs—and they've got over a thousand episodes to show for it.
March 25, 2009
Charismatic Character Clash
Journalist and pastor debate restoration for disgraced revivalist Todd Bentley.
March 23, 2009
The Empty Promise of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Why scientific breakthroughs make the destruction of human embryos obsolete.
March 23, 2009
Condoms, HIV, and Pope Benedict
Leading HIV researcher Edward C. Green says criticism of the pope 'unfair.'
March 20, 2009
More Aid Groups at Risk in Sudan
President al-Bashir issues public call to 'Sudanize' relief work.
March 20, 2009
An Urgent Message
What new prophecy is creating buzz, who's praying with President Obama, and other questions from this week's news.
March 20, 2009
Knowing
A moving, suspenseful, thought-provoking thriller that raises surprisingly spiritual questions.
March 20, 2009
Duplicity
A pair of corporate spies with a steamy history conspire to pull off the ultimate con in this smart, breathlessly entertaining cinematic musing on the fragility of trust.
March 20, 2009
I Love You, Man
A newly engaged man realizes he has no male friends and goes looking for a best man in this latest, funny, touching "bromantic" comedy.
March 20, 2009
The Great Buck Howard
A witty, enjoyable comedy about a young man working for a magician with a waning career while learning about the nature of fame.
March 20, 2009
Franklin Graham: Sudan's al-Bashir 'Responsible for Bloodshed'
Samaritan's Purse leader asks president to reinstate aid agency work in Darfur region.
March 19, 2009
Small Ruling Is Potentially Huge for Student Groups
Christian Legal Society lawyer notes that exceptions to rules can be as discriminatory as rules themselves.
March 19, 2009
Image Is Everything
Long before trailers and previews, movie posters were the best way to hook viewers—and Bible movie posters have always been among the flashiest of all.
March 18, 2009
What We Can Know about Saint Patrick
He wasn't the first to bring Christianity to Ireland, but he was a pivotal figure.
March 17, 2009
Making Real Movies
Michael Landon Jr. on directing The Velveteen Rabbit, tapping into a child's imagination, and the challenges of being a Christian in Hollywood.
March 17, 2009
From Cold Turkey to the Cross
Fearing he was headed for hell, Randy Travis quit drinking and drugs in his mid-20s and started following Jesus—and now he has a greatest hits gospel CD to show for it.
March 17, 2009
Catching Up With … Esterlyn
Front man and principal songwriter Luke Caldwell on simple songs, staying indie, and becoming a dad.
March 17, 2009
What You Need to Know about David Wilkerson's 'Urgent Message'
How people are responding to his warning of riots, fires, and economic collapse in NYC.
March 16, 2009
Films with Class
Two thrilling movies about classrooms, students and teachers, guaranteed to stir your soul.
March 16, 2009
Race to Witch Mountain
A pair of alien children hook up with a cab driver to save the planet in this incompetently made film that insults kids' intelligence—and the adults who brought them.
March 13, 2009
China's Human Rights, In the Red
President Obama should keep values at the center of American foreign policy.
March 13, 2009
Here's an Idea
Time magazine writes about a new idea in religion, The Christian Science Monitor gives a dire prediction, and other questions from this week's news.
March 13, 2009
Sunshine Cleaning
This quirky drama/comedy follows a dysfunctional family as they search for release from painful pasts through a very odd job.
March 13, 2009
Blinded by the Light
Abandoned as a baby because he was born blind, country music star Ronnie Milsap found God anyway—and now has an album of gospel songs to show for it.
March 10, 2009
Science at Its Best
President Obama wants to 'restore science to its rightful place.' So do we.
March 9, 2009
Phoebe in Wonderland
An independent cinema gem that combines stellar acting with thought-provoking and deftly-handled explorations of identity, parenting, and mental illness.
March 9, 2009
Watchmen
This lengthy adaptation of the highly acclaimed superhero epic—which many consider the greatest graphic novel—remains faithful to its source material, retaining most of the complex storytelling, stunning visuals, heady themes, and R-rated content.
March 6, 2009
Keeping the Commandments
The Supreme Court is thinking more clearly about religious symbols in public life.
March 6, 2009
Justice vs. Peace in Sudan
Also: Psychologists explain why people go to church and the newest Christian Kosher food.
March 6, 2009
Tokyo!
Set in the Japanese city, this triptych of short films on the theme of loneliness and social withdrawal achieves some uneven success.
March 6, 2009
Sex Symbol and Christ Follower
A classic interview with Jane Russell, who died yesterday.
March 3, 2009
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