Can biblical ‘certainty’ become a sin?
MEET PETER ENNS—You may already have heard some of Peter Enns’ more quotable lines about Scripture, such as: “The Bible isn’t a cookbook.” With his first book by HarperOne, this evangelical Bible scholar is drawing a good deal of national attention for his emphasis on true faith over biblical “certainty.” A popular teacher, reading Enns’ book is like talking with a friend who helps us reconsider the meaning of the Bible within Christianity. If you find yourself struggling with a Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other—then read our cover story this week with Peter Enns.
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HOLIDAYS & MILESTONES
Don’t miss a date! Remember www.InterfaithHolidays.org, our master calendar.
RAMADAN ENDS
EID AL-FITR—Spellings vary and so do the exact dates of observance, but most Muslim sources are calling for the huge festival to begin July 6 this year. Holidays columnist Stephanie Fenton has the whole story, plus lots of fascinating links to news stories about the celebration.
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Coincidences or …?
GodSigns—That’s what author and columnist Suzy Farbman calls them. Each week, she shares with our readers an up-lifting column about how things just … seemed to work out for someone. This week, it’s a story of a talented woman who came into her family’s life at just the right moment. Enjoy.
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FILM, FAITH & CULTURE
LOVE MOVIES? Enjoy all of the free resources from Ed McNulty’s faith-and-film website: www.VisualParables.org. Among Ed’s latest movie reviews are:
- FREE STATE OF JONES—There’s controversy about this film, based on a little-known chapter in Civil War history. But, overall, it’s a fascinating movie that Ed urges us to go see. (4.5 out of 5 stars)
- THE LEGEND OF TARZAN—Here’s another film that revises history—yes, there’s an actual chapter of world history reflected in this new Tarzan movie. It’s pretty good. (4 stars)
- GENIUS—It’s fitting that this story of editor Max Perkins and novelist Thomas Wolfe is truly brilliant. (5 stars)
- WARCRAFT—Markus Watson reviews this movie, based on the classic video game, and he says: You might want to skip it. (3 stars)
- OUR KIND OF TRAITOR—This story by John Le Carre reminds Ed of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Man Who Knew Too Much. (4 stars)
- FINDING DORY—Ed says it’s a 5 star treat for the whole family.
- ME BEFORE YOU—It’s a solid drama, not just a tearjerker. (4 stars)
- POP STAR—If you’re a fan of Spinal Tap and Mighty Wind, then you’ll probably enjoy this musical mockumentary. (4 stars)
- THE CONGRESS—Ed reaches back to 2013 to recommend this unusual animated film. (4.5 stars)
- NOW YOU SEE ME 2—Might as well skip this one. (2.5 stars)
- AND, A BOOK REVIEW—Are you a film buff who loves classic movies? Ed recommends a book analyzing Hollywood biblical epics.
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