A couple of weeks ago, the film "Lord Save Us from Your Followers: Why is the Gospel of Love Dividing America?" was shown at our church. A Portland filmmaker and author, Dan Merchant, headed the making of the film and also wrote a book by the same title. (Check out the website for a preview or to see the entire film online for only $6.99--or buy the book.)
The film and book are both humorous and insightful and should appeal to everyone--Atheist, Agnostic, and Christian. Here's the back cover copy on the book:
"When did telling others of life-transforming faith turn into a bumper-sticker mentality which allows someone to state an opinion without the inconvenience of listening to another point of view? How did the public perception of Jesus' followers get so far away from His teachings? One man took two years of his life to find out.
"Lord, Save Us from Your Followers chronicles an intellectually daring search for meaningful dialogue. Follow author and film-maker Dan Merchant as he dons a bumper sticker jumpsuit to conduct street interviews in major cities, discusses the culture wars with diverse media players such as Al Franken and Michael Reagan, and experiences what Project Mercy is accomplishing in drought-ravaged Ethiopia.
"Merchant's journey is an insightful, humorous, and objective account that will move you to laughter and tears. But most of all, it will make you think about who Jesus really is and who He encourages all of us to be."
Lord, Save us from Your Followers shows at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland beginning Friday, June 13. I highly recommend both the film and the book. It addresses the current insincerity in both politics and society, and encourages open dialogue, service, and a good sense of humor!
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