RELIGIOUS CALL TO ACTION
FAITH & HEALTH CONNECTION—Our online magazine has been publishing columns and books about faith and health for a decade—but, still, this deep connection between religion and our physical wellbeing surprises many Americans. Right now, as July begins, religious leaders across the whole spectrum of faith traditions are issuing strongly worded calls to action about the future of healthcare in America. This week’s cover story shows you—at a glance—some of the prominent headlines from Protestants, Catholics, Jews and a host of other religious leaders. Our story also introduces you to one of the major scholars exploring this connection: Dr. Harold Koenig. Please, read this Cover Story and share it with friends.
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CELEBRATE FREEDOM!
Want to see all the holidays? Remember www.InterfaithHolidays.org.
FOURTH of JULY—Holidays expert Stephanie Fenton has a column jam-packed with information, fun facts and helpful links about Independence Day 2017—and the traditions associated with this American holiday. For example: Do you know how many changes were made in the text of the Declaration of Independence before it was approved? Stephanie’s got the answer.
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STAND UP AND … SING!
GOD SIGNS—Columnist and author Suzy Farbman tells the remarkable story of her theater-loving sister’s birthday party in which a host of friends assembled a unique cabaret to celebrate the love of great songs.
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FAITH & FILM
ED McNULTY, for decades, has published reviews, magazine articles and books exploring connections between faith and film. Most of his work freely published at VisualParables.org. Ed supports his work by selling the Visual Parables Journal, a monthly magazine packed with complete study guides to films. This resource is used coast-to-coast by individuals who love the movies and by educators, clergy and small-group leaders.
Among Ed’s latest free movie reviews are:
- A QUIET PASSION—Ed writes, “British filmmaker/writer Terence Davies has given us a wonderful film to enhance our enjoyment of Emily Dickinson’s wonderful poetry.” He urges viewers not to miss the movie, which he gives 5 out of 5 stars.
- DEAN—With Kevin Kline and Mary Steenburgen co-starring, there’s a lot to recommend this comedy that focuses on real-life issues. (4 stars)
- WONDER WOMAN—Overall, Ed praises this new movie—as have many film critics nationwide—but he declines to give it 5 out of 5 stars because, as he points out, the movie continues to offer violence as the main solution to global conflicts.
- THE BEGUILED—If you’re looking for a good movie, this week, and you’re not interested in comic-book heroes or cartoons—Ed does recommend this erotic thriller, giving it 4.5 stars.
- CARS 3—”Director Brian Fee, who served as a story artist on the first two films of the Pixar series, redeems the franchise after the critics’ drubbing of Cars 2,” writes Ed, giving the film 5 stars!
- MEGAN LEAVEY—Featuring Kate Marla in her best role yet, this “based on a true story” film is part military and part redemption themed, as well the bonding of pet and mistress. (4.5 stars)
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