Documentaries Tagged “christianity”
Sex Crimes and the Vatican
Sex Crimes and the Vatican
Created in 1962, a now infamous document was issued in secret to bishops. Called Crimen Sollicitationis, it outlined procedures to be followed by bishops when dealing with allegations of child abuse, homosexuality and bestiality by members of the clergy. It swore all parties involved to secrecy on pain of excommunication from the Catho...
The Hidden Story Of Jesus
The Hidden Story Of Jesus
Theologian Dr Robert Beckford investigates amazing parallels to the Christ story in other faiths, some of them predating Christianity by thousands of years. The Hindu god, Krishna, was conceived by a virgin and his birth was attended by angels, wise men and shepherds. Buddha was also the result of a miraculous birth and visited by wise...
The Lost Gospel of Judas
The Lost Gospel of Judas
The discovery of ancient texts such as the Gospel of Judas has sparked renewed interest in many ideas rejected by the early church. This documentary uncovers the truth behind the supposed secrets of Gnosticism. Featuring interviews with leading historians and scholars, it examines Gnosticism’s origins, its early influence – and what’s ...
Twist of Faith
Twist of Faith
There’s no easy way to address a highly charged subject like the sexual abuse of young boys by Catholic priests, but with Twist of Faith, director Kirby Dick has taken a straightforward approach, using neither fanfare nor frills to create an unflinching but highly personal documentary about this disgraceful episode.
The 2004 film’s ...
Mysteries of the Bible
Mysteries of the Bible
Upheld as the literal word of God by some and a compelling artifact by others, the Bible has shaped western history for over 2,000 years.
For ages, it has provided a rich treasury of tradition, ritual, and mystery that has engaged scholars as much as it has guided the faithful.
After thousands of years of scrutiny and controversy...
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
Few if any men have changed the course of history like Martin Luther. In less than ten years, this fevered German monk plunged a knife into the heart of an empire that had ruled for a thousand years, and set in motion a train of revolution, war and conflict that would reshape Western civilization, and lift it out of the Dark Ages.
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