Historical Background
What was the name of the ship The Pilgrims sailed to North America on in 1620 to express religious freedom?
The Mayflower
Which French Catholic film critic likened filmmaking to the biblical creation of the world?
Who is Andre Bazin?
What stories play roles in the newspapers every day?
What is religion and faith?
What is the top-selling religious magazine in the U.S.
What is guideposts?
What was the first genre of tv to include religion heavily?
What is soap operas?
Where did Jewish settlers first arrive to in the 1650s?
New Amsterdam (New York now)
How did Andre Bazin compare the art of filmmaking to the biblical creation of the world?
By saying a camera shot is is like a way to show life's miracles.
True or False: biased reports and incomplete analysis are due to the lack of attention in the newspaper industry in the coverage of religion?
What is true?
Published by Jehovah's Witnesses, this magazine is one of the most widely distributed religious magazine in the world.
What is watchtower?
True or False: Programs where religion was used to save the day are more favorable?
What is the largest religion in America?
Christianity
What significance did Bazin find in the images of the divine within films?
He found them to be compelling and always present
What do journalists pride themselves on but when it comes to religion struggle separating from?
What is objectivity?
What is the second most popular religious magazine in America?
Tricycle: Buddhist Review
What is the main reason broadcast networks are hesitant to tell controversial stories about religion?
What is fear of offending the audience?
68%
What are the three categories Andre Bazin uses to classify religious themes in film?
What is stories from the Bible/religious text, lives of martyrs, characters struggling with faith?
What five core values do the evangelicals expect to be upheld in media professionals?
What is Faith, Excellence, Credibility, Community, and Education?
How many languages is the Watchtower printed in?
247
How did church leaders spread their teachings far and wide before T.V?
What is the radio?