Popular ‘Bible Bobbleheads’ Prompt New Ones

The success of three “Bible bobbleheads” has led to the release of three more bobbers based on biblical characters. John the Baptist, Esther and Daniel bobbleheads are the newest creations from Isaac Bros., the Allen, Texas-based company that produced the...

Desperation is Reality

When I first heard of the show I thought it was a reality show. After all with a title like “Desperate Housewives” how could I imagine otherwise–another entertainment offering for the folks who cannot get enough reality at the office. Like...

‘Coach Carter’

“Coach Carter,” which marries lessons in basketball with those of becoming a good citizen, crosses “Lean on Me” with “Hoosiers” and results in an inspiring story. The movie, which opens nationwide tomorrow, is based on the true...

‘Catching Light: Looking for God in the Movies’

Interest in religion and film continues to surge, and publishers are feeding that interest with waves of books on the subject. Some are specific (e.g. analyses of spiritual themes in “The Lord of the Rings”), whereas others digest a wider body of film. I...

What’s the Truth about Baptist Generosity?

If we accept the premise that red states are more generous than blue states because of their religion, then how do we explain why Southern Baptists give so pitifully to the denomination’s world hunger fund? The Southern Baptist Convention’s publicity arm,...

‘Incredibles’ Best Movie of 2004

EthicsDaily.com movie reviewer Mike Parnell offers his “Top Ten” movies from 2004. No. 1: “The Incredibles” This is the best movie of the year. Most impressive is that “Incredibles” was marketed as a family movie, but there is so...