Can movies change minds about God?
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Scientists in the USA have confirmed that watching films can change a person’s views, affecting our understanding of emotions and moral positions. This aligns with scripture, as Jesus said in Luke 11: “Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light.” How can Christian filmmakers use movies to influence viewers’ minds about God? Director Paul Syrstad and film critic Andy Godfrey discuss this with Esther Higham.
Released on 7 Nov 2024
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