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The Matrix: Unloaded Revelations
The Matrix: Unloaded Revelations
2004 Volume: 27 Number: 1

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Contents

Featured in This Issue:

The Matrix: Have you seen all three movies but still find yourself wondering what they're all about? Do the films teach a Christian worldview? This feature-length critique will equip you to go beyond the Christian veneer to expose the mix of worldviews that lay at the trilogy's core.

Abortion: Have you ever heard someone say, "The Bible does not condemn abortion"? If that is true, what should we believe about abortion? Learn what tools we can use to defend the sanctity of life.

The Da Vinci Code/Holy Blood, Holy Grail: Sensational conspiracy theories about Jesus' life have been around --- and have been refuted --- for years. These helpful reviews have everything you need to know to respond to the theories that emerged in the 1982 book Holy Blood, Holy Grail and now have re-emerged in the popular book The Da Vinci Code.

From the Qur'an to the Gospels: Did you know you can use the Qur'an and the written traditions of Muhammad (the hadith) as a bridge to the Gospels when witnessing to Muslims? Let Joseph P. Gudel guide you in using the writings that Muslims respect to point the way to Christ.

Also in This Issue:

Suffering. Bloodshed. Redemption. The film The Passion of the Christ has spoken to the hearts of many moviegoers. But the questions it raises can steer some away from the Gospel. Did Jesus have to suffer such brutality? Who really killed Jesus? Let this article equip you to answer such questions and to respond to the varied reactions to the film.

Are Native Americans really descendents of ancient Israelites? Read about the DNA evidence that challenges this Mormon claim.



Contents

From the Editor
Denied Article
An Eventful Year
Elliot Miller

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Feature Article
Article
Dead Silence: Must the Bible Say Abortion Is Wrong before We Can Know It's Wrong?
Scott Klusendorf
(DA360)
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Article
Using the Qur'an and the Hadith as a Bridge for Sharing the Gospel
Joseph P. Gudel
(DI222)
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Article
The Matrix: Unloaded Revelations
Brian Godawa
(DM820)
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News Watch
Denied Article
Finding Luther and God at the Movies: Is the Box Office Becoming Religion-Friendly?
Jay C. Grelen

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Article
DNA Science Challenges LDS History
Bill McKeever
(DM520)
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News Update
Denied Article
Fuller Launches Christian-Muslim Peace Program
Steve Bright

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Denied Article
Televangelists and Congregations Scammed for $160 Million
Steve Bright

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Review
Denied Article
A Blessing of Books
Bob Passantino

Book review of An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. by David R. Bauer

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Article
A Summary Critique. The Da Vinci Code: Revisiting a Cracked Conspiracy
James Patrick Holding
(DD228)
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Book review of The Da Vinci Code. by Dan Brown

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Article
A Summary Critique. Searching for the Holy Grail -- Again
Brian Onken
(DH228)
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Book review of Holy Blood, Holy Grail. by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln

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Article
A Graphic Redemption
Brian Godawa
(DP810)
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Film/Video review of The Passion of the Christ. by Mel Gibson

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Viewpoint
Article
Exodus and Abortion
James R. White
(DA365)
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Ask Hank
Article
Why Should I Believe in Hell?
Hank Hanegraaff
(DH190)
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Practical Hermeneutics
Article
Is There Healing in This Application?
Walt Russell
(DH022)
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