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Can Muslims Listen to Music?
There are a lot of guidelines in Islam around what actions are haram (forbidden) and what actions are halal (permitted). And yet, within these guidelines there is also much variation. The Quran does not explicitly discuss the issue of listening to music, though some scholars take...
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Progressive Christian
Ask the Thoughtful Pastor: What about Christmas gifts?
Christmas gifts: do they interfere with the real “reason for the season” of the Christ birth? Or do they just add to the joy?
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Religious Music and Entertainment
Movie Review: The Second Chance (2006)
Watch the 2006 movie, The Second Chance again for the first time. Megachurch meets innercity mission. Superstar meets servant. Suburbia meets street.
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Pagan
The Wicker Man and the True Nature of Sacrifice
The best movies don’t just entertain you – they also make you think. The Wicker Man lets us imagine what it would be like to live in a community where everyone shares our beliefs and practices. It warns us against unreflectively adopting any religious practice. And for us as modern...
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Top 15 Inspiring Movies about the Olympics & Paralympics
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Will Chapman "Do it Again" with His New Single?
Four Life Lessons Built Inside of Me at Home Depot
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Sublime Cinema
Time Out and Honesty
12 Angry Men and Valiance
A Quiet Place and Gathering
The Skeleton Twins and Solidarity
Hitch and Authenticity
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Cross & Culture
10 Best Christian Albums Of All Time
Interview With Artist Makoto Fujimura On Faith and Art
10 Books About Art And Faith
Why Christians Should Make and Watch More R-Rated Movies
10 Novels About The Afterlife
Interview With Creators Of Open World Bible Video Game
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The Angelwriter Spiritual Realm
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An Inspirational Poetry Journey for National Poetry Month
An Inspirational Poetry Journey for National Poetry Month
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Interesting Catholic Trivia for Catholics and Non-Catholics
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Quiet on the Set
Spoiler free Review: Deadpool & Wolverine
Review: Does IF Movie Deliver Imagination?
Review: The Fall Guy
Review: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
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ARTIFA.io
Eco-Spirituality and Art
Exploring Faith Through A Lens of Abstract Art
Throughout the Ages
Unveiling the Divine
The Role of Music in Spiritual Practice
Artistic Expressions of Love in Faith
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The Sweatpant Sessions
Small, Medium, Large: Three Christian Hip Hop Reviews
Hip Hop for Soul Survival
It's a G thang. Faith and fashion in Christian Hip Hop
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Not just for kids, Nemo, Elmo, and calling 311
I am what I am? A punk apologetic deconstruction of Popeye
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Schaeffer's Ghost
Repost of "Hillbilly Elegy" review
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The end of the world
You can go home again
Using your mind for science
Restoring our Confidence
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Reel Faith
'God Bless Bitcoin' Directors Impact of Faith and Money
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Review: 'Sound of Hope,' a Standout Film with Divine Purpose
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Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington Go West in 'Horizon'
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Jappers and Janglers
Fear and Listlessness in the Suburbs
Nothing is Written
The Point of Return
Ridley Scott’s First Napoleon
Bewitching Individualism
Longlegs' Short Game
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An Exhibition of Art History
Did Pi Find God? A introspection on The Life of Pi
Hidden struggles of morals in The Book of Job: a media study
What does love have to do with it?
How can we find self-love in mainstream media?
Your journey as a dying star; spirituality in poetry
Analyzing Religious Art Part Seven: A Deeper Exploration
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Kate O'Hare's Pax Culturati
'Sing Sing': Real Story, Real Inmates, Real Talent
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'Twisters': How Could a Movie About Tornadoes Be Boring?
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Religious Music and Entertainment by faiths
Buddhist
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Podcasts:
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Keep Me In Your Heart: A Meditation on Death
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Catholic
Fear and Listlessness in the Suburbs
Nothing is Written
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The Point of Return
'Sing Sing': Real Story, Real Inmates, Real Talent
Hallmark+ Hopes Streaming Success Is in the Cards
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Contemplative
God’s Warcraft and Battle Strategy, Are they Illogical?
Texts From X
Texts Through Uncertainty
How Stories Change Us: A Palm Sunday Reflection
Maundy Thursday is a Mood
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Evangelical
Movie Review: The Second Chance (2006)
10 Best Christian Albums Of All Time
Top 15 Inspiring Movies about the Olympics & Paralympics
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General Christian
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For Prophet Film Review
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"Feliz Navidad" in July!
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Hindu
Hindu...Kinda Sorta
Renascence, Reformation, Trent & Guadalupe Change 16th Cent
May The Fourth Be With You: Dharma, Karma & Star Wars
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The Many Incarnations of Bob Dylan
Lilas and the Dance of Creation
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Jewish
'House of David' Series Begins Production, Reveals Cast
Streisand Releases New Single for 'Tattooist of Auschwitz'
Testament: The Story of Moses
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Latter-day Saint
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For Groundhog Day
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“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”
The Oath Movie Review
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Eco-Spirituality and Art
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Muslim
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Inside Out 2: A Muslim Perspective
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Podcasts:
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New Visions
PBS's Moving Memorial Day Concert: Why You Need To Watch It
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Reverend Taylor and the Church of Swifties
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Pagan
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Taking Another Drink From The Fountain
Occulture of Dune: Part Two
Occulture of Dune: Part One
Raising a Little Hell with Twin Temple
Raising a Glass for Darby O'Gill
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Progressive Christian
Christmas in July - Sing Joy to the World!
Does the 7M TikTok Cult Exist? New Netflix Film Says ‘Yes’
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