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Based on the classic Judy Blume novel, this religious movie follows the adventures of 11-year-old Margaret Simon after she moves to a new town. Raised in a Jewish-Christian interfaith family, Margaret’s adolescent questions of identity extend to her religious tradition.
Christian nationalism is not synonymous with evangelical Christianity. However, like Christian nationalism, there is no single leader or central doctrine in evangelical Christianity, which involves multiple Christian denominations, including Pentecostal, Anabaptist and Charismatic traditions, according to the National Association of Evangelicals.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
For us, “Christian nation” denotes a country where Christians form a majority, and the public arena is awash with Christian symbols. A copy of the Gideon Bible in your hotel room, days off for Christian holidays and public Christmas festivities that make every kid, of every religion, want to celebrate, too.
Now, I may not want to read a particular book, watch a particular television program or movie, or listen to a particular song or podcast, but it’s an exceedingly comforting feeling to know that my chosen book, program, movie, song or podcast is always waiting for me when I want it. — Kevin Goldberg, Freedom Forum First Amendment specialist
Prominent Christian pastor and Moral Majority leader Jerry Falwell sued Flynt and Hustler for defamation. A court initially ruled in favor of Falwell, but the U.S. Supreme Court reversed it. Flynt, who died in 2021, gained a larger audience of fans following the 1996 movie “The People vs. Larry Flynt” starring Woody Harrelson.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The Motion Picture Production Code was adopted in 1930. It made a list of voluntary rules for movies. It was commonly called the Hays code after Will H. Hays, president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America. The first movie censored by movie producers under the Hays code was “Tarzan and His Mate” in 1934.
A 2023 movie, “Rustin,” from Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, brought his historically overlooked contributions to the wider public. As a young student, Diane Nash was skeptical of the nonviolent approach of King and Lewis. But she accepted it and was a key leader in SNCC’s work and the 1961 Freedom Rides.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
