CP Year in Review: Top Entertainment News of '08
The year 2008 was full of surprises for the Christian entertainment industry – from shocking confessions and tragic accidents to unexpected bestsellers and notable Christian-to-mainstream crossovers (and vice-versa). .
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Anti-Theist: Christianity is Bad for the World
A best-selling atheist author claims that Christianity not only falsely takes credit for good in the world, but actually promotes immorality.
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Focus on the Family Pulls Interview with Mormon Author
Conservative ministry Focus on the Family has removed from its website an article about the latest book by former CNN host Glenn Beck in response to complaints over his Mormon ties.
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Star-Studded Charity Project Giving Away 100M New Songs
A faith-based charity backed by some of world's most prominent Christian musicians is giving away 100 million brand new songs from its soon-to-be-released project with the hope of engaging more people in the effort to end world poverty.
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Phatfish celebrate 15 years
Much loved Christian band Phatfish have released a fifteenth anniversary collection through Authentic Media.
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Hillsong United to 'Encounter' U.S. in 2009
Hillsong United will \"encounter\" the United States next year during what will be their most extensive visit to America to date.
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Israel Houghton gears up for busy 2009
Israel Houghton is looking forward to a new year and a new release, returning to his roots as a solo artist with new album The Power Of One.
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'Shack' Critics Develop Books, DVDs to Counter Publishing Phenomenon
Although there are many who wish it weren't so, there is no question that The Shack is the publishing phenomenon of the year.
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Christian Director Leads 'Day the Earth Stood Still' to $31M Debut
There has been a notable rise in the number of Christian films being produced as more believers seem to be catching on to the impact that movies have on the culture of society.
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US Review: 'Day the Earth Stood Still' Mirrors Days of Noah
Hitting theaters this weekend is the remake of a classic 1951 film cherished by critics and sci-fi fanatics.
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Researchers: Jesus was Born in June
Christmas in Australia takes place each year at the height of summer. But if it was celebrated on the day that some researchers allege Jesus Christ of Nazareth was actually born, Christmas would be white for those down under and hot for those elsewhere.
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'Da Vinci Code' Prequel May Include Church Shots Despite Ban
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is finishing work on the prequel to his adaptation of the best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code, which riled conservative Protestants and Catholics before and after its theatrical release in 2006.