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MSNBC host makes scary anti-life argument; “Love Boat” actor vs. CAIR; Jerry Zandstra vs. Hollywood; TV pilot trends

posted by John W. Kennedy

Plain scary. MSNBC host Cenk Uygar may have made the worst pro-fetuscide argument ever when speaking out against an Ohio bill that would forbid abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Here’s what he said about lawmakers listening to [...]

“Of Gods and Men” brings riveting reverence to the movies; Plus politics meets “The Genesis Code” and headlines featuring Martin Sheen, Billy Ray Cyrus, Christine O’Donnell and Paul Haggis

posted by John W. Kennedy

Movie Review: Of Gods and Men is a story of two faiths under fire. Synopsis: Under increasing threats from radical Islamic terrorists, a group of monks living in war-torn Algeria must decide whether leave the country or continue to provide [...]

Estimated 200,000 turn out for March for Life 2011 but where’s the media?; MTV’s “Skins” sheds more advertisers; Keith Olbermann for Senate?; Pope Benedict weighs in on social media

posted by John W. Kennedy

An estimated 200,000 people turn out for March for Life 2011. But, once again, the media coverage seems a bit scant. Bad news judgment? Media bias? Media corruption? You be the judge. MTV’s Skins episode airs with few advertisers. Facing [...]

Quick takes: Would Martin Luther King be pro life?; hero Muslims defend Christians; a real political odd couple

posted by John W. Kennedy

If Martin Luther King were alive today he’d be a pro-life social conservative. That’s what Dr. Alveeda King, full-time Director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., says. Some on the [...]

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Faith and media headlines starring Rupert Murdoch, William & Kate, Meryl Streep (as Margaret Thatcher), David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Rev. Robert H. Schuller and Mitch Albom
Here are today's dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. The End of the World. From The Wrap:  In its final edition, the News of the World offered a "sad but proud" farewell to its readers, after 168 years in print. Several of the most prominent stories made the case that

posted 6:12:32am Jul. 11, 2011 | read full post »

Hey, there! "Catholics, Media & Culture" is now "Faith, Media & Culture"
Because so many of the faith and media stories covered involved other faiths as well, I asked for the name change.  You can find the old blog with the new name  here. Thanks for following me. Best, JWK Encourage one another and build each other up – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

posted 11:49:29am Jul. 06, 2011 | read full post »

The death of Bin Laden an opportunity to hit the reset button with each other
Osama Bin Laden is dead! Long live America! The masterful execution of the taking out of Osama Bin Laden by American forces under the leadership of the Obama Administration has helped our country recover some of that feeling of unity we had following 9/11. Not that we should thank Osama or anythi

posted 11:21:37am May. 03, 2011 | read full post »

Osama Bin Laden killed; Pope John Paul II beatified; William & Kate Wed
Hollywood Reporter asks How Will Osama Bin Laden Death Impact Kathryn Bigelow's 'Kill Bin Laden' Movie? Yes, that was my first thought too. Then there's this: Osama Bin Laden News Pre-Empts Donald Trump's 'Celebrity Apprentice.' That actually was kind of poetic. Seriously though, this is good news

posted 5:21:05am May. 02, 2011 | read full post »

Author John Eklund brings a Catholic world view to "The Third Testament"
John Eklund's Catholic novel. Yesterday, I wrote in this space that people of faith need to stop complaining about the tone and quality of entertainment media (including TV, movies, music and books) and start creating alternatives. Now, I'm informed of one writer who is doing that. John Eklund, a

posted 6:12:42am Apr. 28, 2011 | read full post »


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