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From Beatle to Believer

George Harrison's embrace of Indian spirituality riled critics and Beatles fans, bringing him to a low point in his career.

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Letter to the Editor

William Fix responds to the review of his book.

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Hoping for Spring

'Blades of Glory' was great fun, but the same can't be said for 'The Last Mimzy,' 'TMNT,' or 'Meet the Robinsons.'

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Waiting for Christmas...and Waiting, and Waiting

When your children are four and five, they think the day is about them, not Jesus' birth.

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Hilarious Movie. Hated It.

'The Aristocrats' shows famous comics retelling a filthy joke--which this Christian reviewer didn't find all bad. Just mostly.

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When Will Hollywood Get Witches Right?

They're still stereotyping with witch burning, ugly hags, potions, and broomsticks.

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Sweet Easter Deception

I told my 4-year-old about the Easter Bunny. When she finds out that I lied, will she think I lied about the Resurrection, too?

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Playing on Our Fears

In 'War of the Worlds,' Steven Spielberg uses 9/11 to ramp up the horror factor--not to explore the human response to terror.

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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