America’s Sacred Roots
By: Dr. Tom Snyder; ©2000 Dr. Snyder explores the basic principles, ideas and institutions upon which the United States of America was founded. How far have we strayed? Contents 1 AMERICA’S SACRED ROOTS 1.1 Historical Sources AMERICA’S SACRED ROOTS Our civilization in the United States of America is based on a set of basic principles,…
A Prayer for the Mass Media
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2000 Dr. Ted Baehr, the publisher of Movieguide ® gave this prayer at the Nationally Broadcast Concert of Prayer, heard on television, radio, and the Internet May 4, 2000. Contents 1 NATIONALLY BROADCAST CONCERT OF PRAYER FOR THE MASS MEDIA OF ENTERTAINMENT NATIONALLY BROADCAST CONCERT OF PRAYER FOR THE MASS MEDIA…
Behind the Scenes: On the Set of “Tribulation”
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2000 Dr. Baehr and his son address the making of the movie Tribulation, and conduct an interview with Gary Busey, who plays the hero in the movie. Contents 1 BEHIND THE SCENES—ON THE SET OF TRIBULATION BEHIND THE SCENES—ON THE SET OF TRIBULATION MOVIEGUIDE’s® Dr. Ted Baehr visited the set of…
An X by Any Other Name
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2000 Why did Hollywood change the X rating to an NC-17? The answer may shock and dismay you. But Dr. Baehr also gives practical ways you can respond to this practice. Contents 1 AN ‘X’ BY ANY OTHER NAME 2 X TO NC-17 – THE BIG LIE TO CORRUPT OUR YOUTH!…
Beauty and the Beasts
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2000 Dr. Ted Baehr takes a look at the Cannes Film Festival, from a Christian point of view. Contents 1 BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS CANNES 2000: 53RD FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS CANNES 2000: 53RD FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM The Cannes Film Festival is known for its carefully…
A Message for Hollywood’s “Oscar” Participants
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2000 Dr. Ted Baehr issues a warning to those in Hollywood regarding the messages in the movies that are being made today. Contents 1 A MESSAGE FOR HOLLYWOOD’S “OSCAR” PARTICIPANTS 1.1 “WE MUST TAKE CARE NOT TO TRIVIALIZE GOD’S KINGDOM…” 1.2 “TRUTH IS THE ONLY FOUNDATION FOR GOOD CHARACTER” 1.3 STORY.…
A Conversation with Michael Clarke Duncan of The Green Mile
By: Matthew Kinne; ©2000 Read what Michael Duncan had to say about his role in the movie The Green Mile, and how he got the part. The interview will also give you an insight into his personal philosophy. Contents 1 BEHIND THE SCENES: A CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN OF THE GREEN MILE BEHIND…
The Death of Materialism – Part 3
By: Dave Hunt; ©2000 Just because you call something “scientific” doesn’t necessarily make it any more valid. Dave Hunt explains how many “new age” ideas have attempted to gain respectability by calling themselves “science.” Contents 1 “Scientific” Mysticism 2 The Birth of Parapsychology 2.1 The New “Science” of Consciousness 3 Notes “Scientific” Mysticism Of course,…
How Could God Hate?
For 4 Reasons the Church Still Matters please CLICK HERE Question: I’m confused! I was reading through Proverbs one evening, as a part of my devotions, and ran across the phrase in Proverbs 6:16 “There are six things which the Lord hates. . . .” That shocked me! How could a God who is all…
Does God Ever Approve of Half-Truths
By: Rev. Sam Harris; ©2000 Is there ever a time when it is alright to tell the truth—but not necessarily the whole truth? If so, to whom and when? Rev. Sam Harris explains his answer. Does God Ever Approve of Half-Truths? Question: I know that the ninth commandment tells us that we are not to…
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