Pope Benedict XVI’s new book out today. In it he rejects the notion of Jesus as a political revolutionary whose name should be used in support of violent us-against-them upheavals. He also powerfully argues against the anti-Semitic idea that the Jewish people are to be held responsible for the death of Jesus. Jesus of Nazareth…

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to In God We Trust on U.S. currency. But atheist Michael Newdow aims to continue his crusade against the phrase saying “I plan on bringing the lawsuit again on behalf of other Americans who believe they are injured when the government lends its power to one side of the controversy over…

Charlie Sheen axed from Two and a Half Men. The show may go on though. Again, there are some very practical reasons why CBS and Warner Bros. should take their billion dollars and call it a wrap. Meanwhile, ESPN reports that Sheen is in talks with media mogul Mark Cuban about developing shows for little-seen…

Adjustment Bureau scores solid box office opening. The sci-fi romance starring Matt Damon pulled in a very respectable $20.9 million over the weekend, Director George Nolfi believes the film, which explores ideas of predestination and free will, has strong appeal for Christian audiences, telling Big Hollywood “I’ve long been fascinated with the question of how…

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