Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1.  Looking for uplifting movies this weekend? I haven’t seen either of these movies but, if (like me) you’re drawn to inspirational stories of kindness and triumph, they both seem worth checking out. New in theaters: Dolphin Tale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6KbB2-q3s0 New on DVD: My…

Here ‘a today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1.Beliefnet tackles Israeli – Palestinian conflict. Beliefnet is hosting a special online event tomorrow night (Wednesday, 9/21) @ 7 PM ET focusing on efforts to pursue violent answers to the intractable tensions that between Israelis and Palestinians. The event will begin with  the…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Faith on display at 9/11 memorial ceremony. There was some controversy leading up to yesterday’s 10th anniversary event at Ground Zero regarding the exclusion of any sort of official religious invocation. I must say, if I was planning the itinerary, it would…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. HBO renews crappy show. From Hollywood Reporter: HBO kicked off Wednesday’s Television Critics Association Tour session by announcing it has picked up Bill Maher’s show, Real Time With Bill Maher, for a 10th season. 2. Maher mocks Beck’s Israel speech. From The…

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