Well, since I have not seen the movie, I'll recommend the book. 'Lord, Save Us From Your Followers' is a tremendous book by Dan Merchant. Turns out ole Dan is a local guy, right here in Portland. I found his book to be both fun (laugh out loud many times) and humbling (those aren't tears, the sun is in my eye). LSUFYF takes a look at 'why the Gospel of love is dividing America'. Dan interviews Tony Campolo, Al Franken, Mike Rich (another local boy made good), Michael Reagan and others. His interview with Sister Mary Timothy is particularly good, from a "ouch, that hurts" standpoint.
Dan made a bumper sticker suit (yeah, a bumper sticker suit) and stood at congested places and talked to people. What transpires is a fascinating look at how people perceive God, the church, and Christians in particular. I could not put the book down.
http://lordsaveusthemovie.com/ Click on the link for a TEN minute preview of the movie. TEN MINUTES! Not the 30 second fillers other web sites give you, but a great look at what the whole movie will be like. Can't wait to see the whole thing.
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