Martin Scorsese's faith shines in new movie
'Killers of the Flower Moon' is his 'most Christian' movie yet
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Oscar award-winning director Martin Scorsese has always been open about his Catholic faith — and his struggles with it. He’s one of the most controversial movies of all time that deals with Christianity; “The Last Temptation of Christ,” released in 1988, portrayed Jesus as sinful. He also created “Silence,” the story of 17th century Jesuit priests.
Our critic Joseph Holmes says his latest movie, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” is his “most Christian” project yet.
Based on a nonfiction book by the same name, the movie tells the story of FBI agents who come to investigate the deaths of members of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma. In his review, Holmes details the ways faith is weaved expertly throughout the movie, including by portraying a very biblical sense of justice.
The movie is in theaters on Oct. 20 — check out our review in advance, or bookmark it to return to once you’ve watched it.
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Martin Scorsese’s Faith Shines In ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’
(REVIEW) It’s deeply fitting and gratifying that the Catholic director’s career-long struggle with God would lead to possibly his best and most Christian film to date. Hopefully his work will inspire others to wrestle with God and imagine the world as well as he does. by Joseph Holmes
Jerusalem’s Franciscans Maintain Lonely Vigil Over Holy Land’s Christian Sites
Having weathered the pandemic, during which no tourists were admitted to Israel, the Custodians of the Holy Land now face the grim challenge of administering to their flock during the current war in Gaza. Once again, Christian pilgrims cannot reach or visit holy sites. Formerly crowded with pilgrims, churches remain open for now — but largely empty. by Gil Zohar
Christian Leaders Call For ‘End To Cycle Of Violence’ Between Jews And Muslims
As Israeli forces mount a ground invasion of Gaza following last week’s Hamas attack on thousands of civilians, Christians across the Holy Land called for both sides to “de-escalate this war” and end this “new cycle of violence.” Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant leaders said the violence following Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 8 that killed 1,300 Israelis should come to an end. by Clemente Lisi
Islamic World Divided Over Hamas Massacres
Less than a week after Hamas attacked Israel, there is a debate in the Arab world as to whether the war crimes carried out by the terror group — including raping girls and abducting elderly women — should be condemned by practicing Muslims. by Gil Zohar
Thieves In Uganda And Kenya Targeting Churches
Groups of thieves across Uganda and Kenya are breaking into churches, stealing and damaging expensive items kept inside the houses of worship. Since the start of the year, vandals have broken into at least seven churches in Uganda and ransacked them. Several churches in the neighboring Kenya have also been robbed in recent months. by John Semakula
Africa’s Religious Leaders Take Sides In Israel-Hamas War
Over the past few days, the Israeli war against Hamas has dominated conversations. Although this debate is going on practically everywhere in the world, for Kenyans it is a bit more personal since the country has been the target of militant Islamists. In addition, the East African nation was once proposed as a possible settlement for the then-stateless Jews. by Tom Osanjo
Christian Leaders Increase Pressure On Lawmakers In Anti-Death Penalty Fight
A coalition of diverse Christian leaders across the United States have intensified their fight this week against the death penalty, arguing that the state does not have the right to take the life of another. The fight against the death penalty is nothing new. While executions across the country have been in steady decline, many lawmakers are running on platforms seeking for it to be used more. by Clemente Lisi
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Could Usher End Of Faith-Based Films As We Know Them
(ANALYSIS) Can the faith-based film industry shift from appealing to married women to single women? It’s highly doubtful. It would require a huge shift in talent and genre that I don’t see evidence for. Certainly, the happily-married, evangelical men who now run the faith-based film industry would be unlikely to do it. by Joseph Holmes
New Play Celebrates Black Spirituality And History
“(pray)” is a choreopoem that tells a story through the lens of a feminine experience in a Black Baptist Church. It blends the past with the present, the divine with the earthly and the fear of the unknown with the delight of faith. by Jillian Cheney
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