Praying the Movies II

Praying the Movies II brings together the ancient tradition of praise and prayer with the contemporary passion for the movies. The reader will see that God is encountered not only in the sanctuary, but also in the theatre and before the monitor and video recorder as well. Movies are one of the few common denominators in the Western world. People of all economic levels, all races and religions and all political persuasions, go to the movies. They may not all see the dame films and they may not agree on their merits, but they love to talk about them and what they mean.;This is a collection of 31 devotionals - one day for a month - that seek to connect movies with the spiritual life of moviegoers. Movies discussed include American Beauty, Chocolat, The Fisher King, Fried Green Tomatoes, Gandhi, The Horse Whisperer, It's a Wonderful Life, On the Waterfront and To Kill a Mocking Bird.Read less