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Date: Friday, November 27, 2009 CST
Time: 7:48 AM
     
 
Friday, November 27, 2009
“New Moon”
“New Moon”
Based on the popular book, “New Moon,” the “Twilight” sequel, is a fun film of total escapism. But newcomers beware. This is no entry point film if you’re new to the franchise. (Photo: Summit Entertainment)
Will Baptists Be Able to Embrace Interfaith Efforts?
Will Baptists Be Able to Embrace Interfaith Efforts?
The United Kingdom has undertaken its first Interfaith Week, but it's unlikely to draw a warm and enthusiastic response from Baptists. Can we not make an effort to encounter people of other faiths simply as people?
"The Star of Bethlehem"
In this hour-long documentary, a speaker and his PowerPoint make the case for the specific celestial event that he believes was what magi from the east were tracking at Jesus' birth. (Inset: thestarofbethlehemmovie.com)
Advent is Most Satisfying Way to Celebrate Jesus' Birth
Advent is Most Satisfying Way to Celebrate Jesus' Birth
Many churches will mark the beginning of Advent on Sunday, a month-long reflection on the meaning of Jesus' birth. It's far more significant than simply encouraging retail outlets to say "Merry Christmas."
 
   
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With chest-thumping boldness and abundant fear-mongering, the Christian Right trotted out the Manhattan Declaration. It's the same old political agenda in which Jesus is a secondary moral guide.


 
 
 
   
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Movie Reviews
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"The Blind Side"
Based on a true story about a homeless African-American youth taken in by a wealthy white couple, "The Blind Side" is a satisfying film that reminds us of the importance of saving one soul. (Photo: Ralph Nelson)


"2012"
Following the path of his other films, including "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow," Roland Emmerich's "2012" is template storytelling that revels in annihilation, obliteration, devastation. (Photo:  Columbia Pictures)


"A Christmas Carol"
Director Robert Zemeckis creates visual magic in the latest theatrical version of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Once again, we see Ebenezer Scrooge learn that anyone can find redemption. (Photo: Disney Pictures)



 
 
 
   
   
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Religion News Service
Islam's Prophet Shrouded by Myth, Devotion
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (RNS) For believers, he is the trustworthy messenger of God, a living link to the divine whose life and teachings animate the lives of an estimated 1.5 billion Muslims around the world.


Christian Scientists Concerned about Health Care Provisions
(RNS) Atheists are celebrating and Christian Scientists are worried now that a provision requiring private medical insurers to reimburse for “religious or spiritual health care” has not been included in the Senate’s health care reform bill.


Poll: Americans Pin Poverty Passage on Obama, not Bible
(RNS) More Americans believe a statement about giving “justice to the poor and homeless” came from President Obama instead of its true source, the Bible.



 

 
 
 
   
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Different Books, Common Word - EthicsDaily.com


In this clip, Sam Tolbert, pastor of Greater Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Charles, La., discusses how he came to know members from the Islamic community. Click here for more information about this exciting new DVD from EthicsDaily.com.