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Ted Turner Apologizes for Past Statements About Christianity Printer view
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Topics: Character, Confession, Forgiveness, Integrity, Regret, Restitution, Self-control, Self-examination, Shame, Sin, Sin, confession of, Sorrow, Tongue
Filters: Famous People, Quotes
References: Psalm 32:5, Psalm 38:18, James 3:1-12, 1 John 1:9
Tone: Commend

In Time magazine's regular column "10 Questions," readers are given the opportunity to interview celebrities and world leaders through questions submitted via e-mail. In the November 24, 2008, issue of Time, Ted Turner was featured. Michael Flessas, of Katrineholm, Sweden, asked this question of Turner: "Do you still think Christianity is a 'religion for losers?'" referring to Turner's much-publicized ...


Forbes 10 Most Powerful CelebritiesPrinter view
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Topics: Celebrities, Eternal versus temporary, Influence, Influences, Media, Movies, Music, Name, Power, Power, human, Sports, Television, Transience, TV, World
Filters: Famous People, Free, Pop Culture
References: Proverbs 22:6, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 1:20-25, Philippians 4:8, 1 Peter 1:24, 1 John 2:15-17
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According to Forbes magazine, the 10 most influential celebrities of 2006 are:

1. Tom Cruise
2. The Rolling Stones
3. Oprah Winfrey
4. U2
5. Tiger Woods
6. Stephen Spielberg
7. Howard Stern
8. 50 Cent
9. The cast of The Sopranos
10. Dan Brown

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Media Violence Worries Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as Parents Printer view
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Topics: Celebrities, Child-rearing, Consequences, Culture, popular, Discernment, Entertainment, Influences, Media, Movies, Parenting, Parents, Pop Culture, Protection, Responsibility, Television, Values, Violence, Watchfulness, Youth
Filters: Famous People, Pop Culture, Quotes, Youth & Children
References: Proverbs 20:8, Proverbs 20:12, Isaiah 5:12, Matthew 6:22-23, Mark 9:42, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
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Does watching certain movies or television shows harm your spiritual life? Experts debate about whether viewing violence, disturbing images, profane conversation, and explicit sexual conduct affects children and adults.

Regarding their own three children, Hollywood megastars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are considering the same issue. In one interview, Brad Pitt said: "We have been having this discussion ...


Mary J. Blige: Trying to Reconcile Bling with GodPrinter view
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Topics: Celebrities, Contentment, Finances, Greed, Humility, Lifestyle, Luxury, Materialism, Modesty, Money, love of, Possessions, Prosperity, Riches, Stewardship, Values, Wealth, Worldliness, Worldliness, Conformity
Filters: Famous People, Money, Pop Culture, Quotes
References: Matthew 6:24, Luke 12:13-21, Luke 18:18-30
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Hip-hop music artist Mary J. Blige was asked the following question in an interview: "Mary, you're a devout Christian; how do you reconcile bling with God?"

She responded: "My God is a God who wants me to have things. He wants me to bling! He wants me to be the hottest thing on the block. I don't know what kind of God the rest of y'all are serving, but the God I serve says, 'Mary, you need to be the ...


Eminem's Mother Understands Her Son's PainPrinter view
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Topics: Anger, Bitterness, Caring, Children, Commitment, Compassion, Family, Grudges, Love, Love for enemies, Mercy, Motherhood, Mothers, Mother's Day, Parenting, Parents, Pity, Youth
Filters: Famous People, Pop Culture, Women, Youth & Children
References: Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:4, Matthew 18:21-22, Mark 7:10, Ephesians 6:2
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Triple-platinum rapper and producer Eminem is known for his violent, controversial lyrics. He vents on everything from his unhappy childhood in a single-parent home to his contempt for various celebrities and the mainstream media. His songs frequently defame others, including his family members.

Eminem raps about his mother being welfare dependent, a drug addict, and sleeping around with many different ...


Coach's Wife Chooses Missions over Super BowlPrinter view
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Topics: Celebrities, Commitment, Good works, Medical care, Ministry, Missions, Passion, motivational, Planning, Priorities, Sacrifice, Service, Sports
Filters: Everyday Disciples, Famous People, International, Pop Culture, Sports, Stories
References: Matthew 6:19-20, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 12:33
Tone: Commend

The Super Bowl is one of the most anticipated events in America each year. With the championship of the NFL on the line, entertaining commercials, and a spectacular halftime show, an estimated 190 million people watched the game in 2006. And one would assume the wife of one of the head coaches in the game would be one of those 190 million.

But Kathy Holmgren, the wife of Seattle Seahawks head coach ...


"Win a Date with Tad Hamilton": Beyond AppearancesPrinter view
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Topics: Appearances, Celebrities, Childishness, Deception, Hypocrisy
Filters: Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Matthew 23:25-27, John 7:24
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Win a Date with Tad Hamilton is a romantic comedy set in the rural town of Frazier's Bottom, West Virginia. Tad Hamilton is a Hollywood heartthrob whose movie career hits an unexpected snag when the media begins to expose his less-than-honorable exploits off camera. In an attempt to restore his image, Tad's manager and agent concoct a brilliant marketing scheme. They come up with a fund-raising contest ...


Alonzo Mourning Relishes Second ChancePrinter view
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Topics: Ability, Abundant life, Adversity, Ambition, Celebrities, Determination, Humility, Life, Life, short, New life, Opportunity, Perspective, Sports
Filters: Famous People, Pop Culture, Sports, Stories
References: Luke 9:24, Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, 2 Peter 3:11-12
Tone: Commend

Alonzo Mourning terrorized and dominated many opponents in the National Basketball Association during most of the 1990s. Then Mourning was diagnosed with a kidney ailment that threatened his career, as well as his life. After being away from the game for several years of treatment, recovery, and strengthening, Mourning is back with his team, but with a new perspective:

"I remember five, six years ago, ...


Look-Alike Contest Fails to Recognize the OriginalPrinter view
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Topics: Appearances, Belief, Celebrities, Christ, incarnation of, Denial, Discernment, Incarnation, Mistakes, Perception and reality, Recognition, Truth
Filters: Church History, Famous People, History, Pop Culture, Stories
References: John 1:11, 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 4:2
Tone: Warn

Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. One of the by-products of his popularity were the look-alike contests that sprung up around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the young up-and-coming actor Bob Hope entered such a contest in Cleveland, Ohio, and won.

Legends have sprung up that Chaplin ...


Jodie Foster's Atheist Upbringing Sparked Religious InterestPrinter view
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Topics: Atheism, Celebrities, Childrearing, Curiosity, Religion, Spirituality, Unbelief
Filters: Famous People, Pop Culture, Quotes, Youth & Children
References: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 1:18-21, Romans 2:14-16
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

"I've been exposed to no religion whatsoever. I'm probably one of the few people that was raised as a true atheist, which, of course, makes me terribly interested in everything religious."

—Actress Jodie Foster

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