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Controversial Anti-Muslim Film Sparks Worldwide Condemnation

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If a Dutch lawmaker wanted to create a firestorm by producing an anti-Islamic film designed "to shake off the creeping tyranny of Islamicization," it appears he achieved his goal.Geert Wilders' 15-min

Take That Mel! New Movie Portrays Jesus as Black

I new movie, "The Color of the Cross," suggests that Jesus was black and that He died because of racism.

Three Pigs story ruled ‘offensive to Muslims’ review

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A children’s story based on the tale of the Three Little Pigs was rejected for an award after judges became concerned that it would offend Muslims.

"Jesus" Graffiti

Graffiti artists paint "Jesus Loves You" and other things are trucks. Is this a new kind of evangelism?

"The Ten" mocks religion, but only for laughs

It is a star-filled movie based on The Ten Commandments, but religious groups should not view "The Ten" seriously -- not when a women falls in love with a ventriloquist's dummy.

"What Would Jesus Buy?" film faces tough sell

The makers of "What Would Jesus Buy?" have a problem -- how do you sell a film documenting performance artist Rev. Billy and his Stop Shopping Gospel Choir on a guerrilla U.S. to

'Bigger than Jesus? The Beatles were a Christian band'

Christians around the world had been dismayed by John Lennon's boast in an article in London's Evening Standard about the popularity of the Beatles, but the singer says he was misunderstood."It's just

'Fools for Christ' help clean up checkout magazines

The effort to speak up for decency at checkout stands in retail establishments is the motivation behind the « Fools for Christ » campaign from the American Decency Association (ADA). From magazines to newspapers, advocates are hoping to remove objectionable material as members of nationwide communities speak up.
They'd like the materials removed or at least covered and are talking to store managers about it.

'Gays' Mock Jesus with Last Supper Take-Off

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Organizers of San Francisco's hedonistic Folsom Street Fair — sponsored by Miller Brewing, Co.

'Islamic Jesus' hits Iranian movie screens

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A director who shares the ideas of Iran's hardline president has produced what he says is the first film giving an Islamic view of Jesus Christ, in a bid to show the 'common ground

'Jesus film scholars didn't backtrack'

The director of the Lost Tomb of Jesus documentary, which claims that Jesus of Nazareth and his family were laid to rest in a burial tomb in what is today the Jerusalem neighborhood of East Talpiot, has rejected claims that scholars who were interviewed in the film have now backtracked and revised their conclusions.
They were concerned that they were misquoted.

'Jesus wins' in LaHaye's 'Left Behind' finale

'Kingdom Come' is set to hit stores April 3. The end times series helped shepherd the rise of Christian publishing.
Tim LaHaye's and Jerry Jenkins' Left Behind series soon draws to a close, but what is its impact on the publishing world and on the church?

'Left Behind' co-authors tell 'John's Story'

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They took us into the future with the apocalyptic thrillers of the "Left Behind" series.
Now, Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins are taking readers back to early Christianity with "The Jesus Chronicles."
The four-book series focuses on the writers of the Gospels.

'No proof Jesus heals Aids'

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An advertisement for a religious campaign has been ruled out of order for lack of evidence that Jesus can heal AIDS.
It's not really a question of whether Jesus can, but ra

'Religious Pop Idol' hits India

India's most watched religious channel, Aastha, has announced plans to introduce a religious version of the reality television show, Pop Idol.
So it's "American Id

'Shack' opens doors, but critics call book 'scripturally incorrect'

Now, his first novel, The Shack- centered on dialogues between a miserable main character, Mack, and three unorthodox characterizations of the Holy Trinity - telescopes Young's transformation to a man

'South Park' Makers Say It's 'Open Season on Jesus,' Not Mohammed

South Park can depict Jesus however they want, but Comedy Central won't even show a benign image of Mohammed. I imagine there's a Danish cartoonist who can explain why.

'The Da Vinci Code': A Blessing in Disguise

A Roman Catholic priest dismisses the movie as ridiculous, thus shooting itself in the foot if it's trying to promote heresy.

'The Secret Lives of Jesus'? GRRR!

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Did you know that Jesus Christ was a pimp? He must have been. I saw it on TV.
I have this sitting on my TiVo. I think I'll delete it. It's based on the "recently discovered" Gospel of Thomas, which was discovered as recently as 1945! But "The Secret Lives of Jesus" on the National Geographic Channel contends that this volume, written by Gnostics around 200 A.D., is just as valid as the Gospels written in the 1st Century. :sigh:

A 100-crore film on Anti-Christ?

After films like The Da Vinci Code and The Passion of The Christ, another controversial film on anti-Christ is on the cards.
Anti-Christ is big business for movies. They want J

ABC Can't Decide Whether Christ-as-a-Dog Offensive

Happened today on Good Morning America. The show ran a segment on a painting by someone named Ron Burns who has recreated da Vinci's Last Supper with dogs substituted for Jesus and his disciples. Even more than the image itself, some will surely find the title that the "artist" gave to his work offensive: "Dinner and Drinks with Son of Dog."

ABC News: 'Nightline': The Year in Jesus

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More than a quarter of all Americans identify themselves as evangelical Christians, and the number is growing. There were dozens of fascinating stories in American religion in 2006, and on Monday, Christmas night, we'll be taking a look back at some of the people and trends that defined the year in Jesus.
It's another "year in review" show, but focused on Christianity, mostly American Christianity.

Actor Stephen Baldwin is making Jesus 'gnarly'

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Stephen BaldwinStephen Baldwin, the man born into Hollywood royalty, has been born again.

Age-old tale of Jesus' life gets an update in Son of Man

An independent film is playing at a film festival in Florida. "This bloody drama updates the story of Jesus' birth, life and crucifixion. A visually charged mixture of song, dance and magic realism i

Ahead of 'September Dawn,' Mormon Church revisits dark period

The "Utah War" has largely faded from American memory as the Mormon Church – and the public's acceptance of it – evolved.

Al Gore as Jesus Christ: Hotel Bibles Removed for 'Inconvenient Truth'

They call California the land of fruits and nuts for more than one reason. Proof is presented every day and front and center comes from a Bloomberg Report that details that visitors to the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa won't find the Gideon Bible in the nightstand drawer.