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| Ted Turner Apologizes for Past Statements About Christianity | Printer view Average User Rating: 
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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 |
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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 ...
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| Forbes 10 Most Powerful Celebrities | Printer view Average User Rating: Not yet rated
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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 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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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
To view the rest of the 100 most powerful celebrities, celebrities_money-power-celebrities-list_land.html" target="_blank" class="text">click here.
Lea Goldman and Kiri Blakeley, "The Celebrity 100," Forbes (6-15-06) |
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| Media Violence Worries Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as Parents | Printer view Average User Rating: 
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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 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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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 ...
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| Mary J. Blige: Trying to Reconcile Bling with God | Printer view Average User Rating: 
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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 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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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 ...
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| Eminem's Mother Understands Her Son's Pain | Printer view Average User Rating: 
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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 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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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 ...
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| Coach's Wife Chooses Missions over Super Bowl | Printer view Average User Rating: 
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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 |
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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 ...
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| "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton": Beyond Appearances | Printer view Average User Rating: Not yet rated
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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 ...
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| Alonzo Mourning Relishes Second Chance | Printer view Average User Rating: 
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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 |
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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, ...
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| Look-Alike Contest Fails to Recognize the Original | Printer view Average User Rating: 
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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 |
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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 ...
Andy Scarcliffe, Edinburgh, Scotland; source: www.snopes.com |
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| Jodie Foster's Atheist Upbringing Sparked Religious Interest | Printer view Average User Rating: Not yet rated
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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 |
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"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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