Ban the “G” Weapon
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2001 This rather tongue-in-cheek article explores the advantages of banning the “ultimate” “G” weapon—the government! Contents 1 BAN THE ‘G’ WEAPON? BAN THE ‘G’ WEAPON? Jack Valenti says that blaming Hollywood for violence is not the answer; rather, he proclaims in his stentorian tones, the government should “ban the guns.” As…
Concerning Rebellion and Revolution
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2001 Dr. Baehr and his colleague Dr. Tom Snyder give an explanation of why Hollywood has such trouble making a movie about the time of the Revolutionary War. Contents 1 CONCERNING Rebellion AND Revolution CONCERNING Rebellion AND Revolution As with many movies about historical events, The Patriot has commanded much attention…
Behind the Scenes: Shooting “The Basket”
By: Stephen Wistar; ©2001 An interview with Rich Cowan, co-writer and director of the movie The Basket. A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of a movie script. Contents 1 BEHIND THE SCENES: SHOOTING ThE BASKET BEHIND THE SCENES: SHOOTING ThE BASKET The following is an interview with Rich Cowan, co-writer and director of the…
A Confederacy of Spin Doctors
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2001 Dr. Baehr says that the Cannes Film Festival is the place where the “reviewers, reporters and columnists are the ambassadors, translators, marketers, and even prophets who speak about the culture and thereby shape the culture itself.” Contents 1 A CONFEDERACY OF SPIN DOCTORS THE PRESS & THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL…
9th Annual MOVIEGUIDE ® Awards Gala
By: Dan Wooding; ©2001 March 21 Dr. Ted Baehr will host the 9th MOVIEGUIDE ® Annual Awards Gala which “will tell Hollywood what Christian families like to see….” Dan Wooding describes some of the honors that will be awarded, and explains why this event is held every year. Contents 1 9TH ANNUAL MOVIEGUIDE® AWARDS GALA…
Innocent Yoga?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 Is it safe to practice yoga for health reasons? Is it simply good exercise? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon say no. They explain, giving examples from two women who experienced spiritual changes through yoga. INNOCENT YOGA? When Westerners employ yoga techniques as a means to improve their health,…
Lucifer Rising – Part 3
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2001 The New Age teaching that “you too can be as God” is infiltrating our educational system. Carl Teichrib explains why he finds this trend so distressing and dangerous. Contents 1 Lucifer Rising – Part 3: Educating For The New Age Lucifer Rising – Part 3: Educating For The New Age “Each…
Lucifer Rising – Part 2
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2001 Contents 1 Lucifer Rising–Part 2: Occult Initiation Lucifer Rising–Part 2: Occult Initiation Initiation leads to the stream that, once entered, sweeps a man onward until it carries him to the feet of the Lord of the World… — Alice A. Bailey, Initiation, Human and Solar (Lucis Publishing), p. 14. Initiation, the…
Lucifer Rising- Part 1
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2001 To Christians “Lucifer” is another name by which we know Satan. To the New Ager, though, Lucifer is “an agent of intellectual and spiritual freedom.” Carl Teichrib explores some of the ways this belief has shaped what we know as “new age” teachings. Contents 1 Lucifer Rising – Part 1: “Light…
“Weep…for Yourselves ”
By: Rev. Sam Harris; ©2001 Why would Jesus tell the “daughters of Jerusalem” to weep for themselves? Rev. Harris explores the deeper meanings and present-day implications in these words of Jesus found in Luke 23:26-31. “Weep…for Yourselves ” Question: My husband and I were reading Luke 23:26-31, recently in our daily Bible reading. There seems…
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