Official theatrical poster: (c)2009 20th Century Fox Film Corporation

Legendary Canadian-American filmmaker, director, producer and screenwriter James Cameron of “Titanic” (1997) fame is back and he’s taking names with his latest sci-fi fantasy action thriller “Avatar.” The simple story of the blue-skinned alien tribe known as the Na’vi hit theatres nationwide earlier this month and has already grossed over $212 million, according to Box Office Mojo.

Armed with groundbreaking visual effects, the technologies of which have been in the works for over a decade, Cameron takes his viewers deep into the stunning world of Pandora, the native planet of the Na’vi and home to a myriad of breathtaking flora and spectacular creatures.  Read more... (486 words, 2 images, estimated 1:57 mins reading time)

Recent surveys find many Americans mingling their Christian faith with New Age precepts, including Astrology

According to a December 2009 poll by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, an increasing number of Americans claim to mingle their Christian faith with New Age teachings and Eastern religion precepts, including “reincarnation, astrology and the presence of spiritual energy in physical objects.”

This survey is of particular interests to U.S. religious demographic studies, considering that in 2008 76 percent of American adults claimed to adhere to traditional Christianity. This is down from 86 percent in 1990.  Read more... (472 words, 2 images, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)

According to gospel act Mary Mary, Michael Jackson, became a Christian three weeks before his death.

“Last night we received some good news from Terri McFaddin-Solomon who is good friends with Sandra Crouch,” the duo said in a post on their Facebook page.

“Three weeks ago Sandra and Andre’ spent some time with their close friend, Michael Jackson. Michael asked Andre` to play, ‘It Won’t Be Long and We’ll Be Leaving Here.’ Michael then prayed with Sandra and Andre and accepted Christ into his heart. Now he’s singing in the heavenly choir! Our hearts rejoice!”  Read more... (244 words, 2 images, estimated 59 secs reading time)