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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
After weeks of controversy, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, a documentary that explores the evolution vs. Intelligent Design debate, was released in theaters last weekend. Hosted by Ben Stein, the movie has received both praise and criticism for its look at the poor treatment of Intelligent Design advocates within academic circles.
Last week CT Movies talked to Ben Stein about his role in the film and how it has affected his thoughts on God and evolution. Make sure to check out the interview here, and read our review of the film from CT Movies.
Then in honor of Earth Day today, Elisa Morgan gives us good reasons to care for God's creation in "Why Should I Care About Planet Earth?" She reminds us that this is our Father's world, and it should be well cared for.
And don't miss the rest of our featured articles in the right-hand column of this newsletter and on ChristianityToday.com that are sure to inform and inspire you throughout your week.
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INTERVIEW
Ben Stein Is Expelled!
The TV and movie personality takes on Darwinism and evolution in a new documentary about Intelligent Design—and academic freedom.
By Peter T. Chattaway
Ben Stein got his start as a lawyer and a speechwriter for Presidents Nixon and Ford, and in more recent years he has written books, offered investment advice, and hosted both a game show (Win Ben Stein's Money) and a reality TV show (America's Most Smartest Model). But he is probably still best known for playing the boring high-school economics teacher who took attendance in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
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REVIEW
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
This controversial documentary explores what filmmakers are calling a lack of academic freedom in academia and scientific circles.
Review by Mark Moring
The pre-release controversy surrounding Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed didn't quite reach the fever pitch that preceded The Passion of the Christ, but it has nonetheless "bought" the filmmakers more free publicity than they ever could have afforded. Click to continue.
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 Movie Discussion Guide: Expelled
Use this downloadable guide to discuss the themes behind the Intelligent Design—Evolution debate and the importance of academic freedom.
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A friend who teaches Sunday school
told me about a time when she asked a question of some of the young children in her class. "What do you have to be to get into heaven?" she said.
One little boy shyly raised his hand and said softly, "Dead?"
—Tom R. Kovach, Park Rapids, Minnesota
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Interview: Living Legacies
Jimmy Carter, one of the founding members of The Blind Boys of Alabama, discusses their latest New Orleans-flavored album, and what keeps driving them to perform after seven decades.
Reel News: More Expelled Controversy
The Intelligent Design documentary finds trouble with critics, lawyers, and Yoko Ono. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro has a Hobbit update; updates on Antichrist and X-Files; Christian movies in a post-Passion age; and more.
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