Wheaton College Recommends Terminating Tenured Professor over ‘Same God’ Comments
(UPDATED) Larycia Hawkins ‘flummoxed and flabbergasted’ by decision; Chicago Tribune had praised ‘remarkable tolerance’ of both sides.
Gleanings: November 2014
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our November issue).
Should Pro-lifers Call Black Children an ‘Endangered Species’?
The controversial Georgia ad implies that, like endangered species, black children should be protected up until they’re born.
Reviews Might Make Mad Black Woman Madder
Christian film critics consider Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Cursed, Rory O’Shea Was Here, and Man of the House. Plus: More reviews of Hotel Rwanda, Because of Winn-Dixie, Constantine, and The Merchant of Venice.
Fighting Evil with Evil in Sin City
Christian film critics say Sin City’s flashy, exhausting, empty; and Beauty Shop’s no Barbershop. Plus, more reviews of Millions and Melinda and Melinda.
Taking the NY Times to Task
A Passion-ate rebuke of The New York Times. Revenge and style quench Man on Fire. Life lessons elevate 13 Going on 30. Excessive sex and despair cause Young Adam to fall. Plus more on The Alamo.
Tsotsi, Madea, Doogal, & Other Funny Names
Christian film critics praise Oscar-nominated Tsotsi, attend Madea’s Family Reunion, condemn Running Scared, and kick Doogal out. Plus, more reviews of The Second Chance, Freedomland, The World’s Fastest Indian in the World, and Eight Below.
Woman, Thou Art a Box Office Hit!
Woman, Thou Art Loosed scores with moviegoers, while Shark Tale flounders, I ♥ Huckabees philosophizes, and Ladder 49 burns brightly. Plus, more reviews of Wimbledon, The Forgotten, Mean Creek, and Silver City.
The Gospel, Gromit, Girls, Gambling, Guns
The Gospel pleases Christian film critics, but anyone else? Plus, Christian film critics review Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, In Her Shoes, Two for the Money, Waiting…;, and Dear Wendy, and offer more opinions on Serenity, A History of Violence, and Oliver Twist.
<em>Idol</em>‘s Worshiper
Mandisa’s debut album rises above her clouds.