Reeling religion: From anime and sci-fi to rom-coms, films are full of faith in unexpected places
- Written by David W. Stowe, Professor of Religious Studies, Michigan State University
Seeing the light − at the movies.igoriss/iStock via Getty ImagesIn some movies, religion hits viewers over the head – including films that take home the industry’s biggest prizes. No one could miss religion’s importance in “The Exorcist” or “Jesus Christ Superstar,” both nominated for Oscars 50 years...