Issue 08 Preaching and ComedyBlog | God in the movies
God in the movies
Author: Tanya SteadPost Date: 02.09.16
Throughout history, stories have brought people together. It’s through stories that we explore our collective hopes and fears, ask the big questions, and ultimately, work out who we are and what we stand for.
In twenty-first-century Britain, our experience of stories is often fragmented. Even when there’s some big TV show that everybody’s watching, we tend to watch at different times, in the privacy of our own homes. True, there’s the watercooler chat at the office, while Twitter and other online forums provide a place to share reactions. But there’s still something special about experiencing a story in the same darkened room; hearing the laughter, the gasps and the applause; going on the journey together. Maybe this – not IMAX screens, surround sound or 3D technology – is why we go to the cinema.
INTRODUCING DAMARIS MEDIA
At Damaris Media, we believe in the power of cinema to enrich lives. After fifteen years as a trusted charity, we relaunched as a new company in July 2015, and are committed to continuing the work of resourcing churches and community groups across the UK. We believe that engaging with the latest film releases together is the perfect way for people to have fun, reach out to others, and talk about issues
