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Not enough Bible for me


Although the story was based on a religious setting, I would have liked to seen more true Bible references. The wife of Rev. Frank says that he knows scripture backwards and forward and that he can quote the Bible like no one she has ever known, but I don't recall him saying any quotations.
I liked the movie, but when the central character of your movie is God, you need to allow Him to speak too. And that is done through His word.

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I am totally in agreement, you are SO right! :D

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I have to agree...I enjoyed the movie a lot and was a good story based on the prodigal son parable. Still, I felt that God wasn't as important as the church and the people-relationships. It was like a human interest story with a church backdrop...At the end, it felt like the alter call was about joining the church, not coming into relationship with Christ. The best scene was indeed the one between Rev. Frank and his wife which ultimately led to his turn-around.

That aside, it was a beautifully made film and dealt with some hard issues (sexual issues in marriage, putting family above desire and loving your enemies).

It's always nice to see a faith-based story done in a way that isn't cheesy.


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good cuz God is used too much to affect people's lives

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I couldn't agree more. I am a true fanatic of the black gospel plays/movies but for this to be called "the gospel" it should've had more bible in it. For example "the gospel" is the word of God, and they clearly didn't have a lot of word in it. Yes the singing was great but the singing is pointless if you don't know the history behind the words you're singing.

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that's what i didn't like about this, it didn't glorify God in any way, it's focus was more on the church(building)& the politics going on inside it.sad but true, this is the direction the "chuch" is going in,these last days. i definitely wouldn't call this an inspirational film.

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