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Where are the really great spirit-filled films? I ask myself this question every time I go see a film. "Chariots of Fire," "Left Behind," and "Prince of Egypt" have strong religious themes and are great stories, well told. But what about recently? Where are God and Christ on film? Where is faith and grace? Drama has its earliest origins in dramatic reenactments of the Bible. When the common man couldn't read and did not have access to the Bible, the local monks and clergy would perform stories from the Bible. Their purpose was to bring the truth to the people and to save souls. These performances were hugely successful, as masses of people would flock to the town centers to see them. Hollywood has done largely the same thing in creating their amazing film industry. The goal, however, is obviously different. They are a business concerned with making a profit, not saving souls. The film industry churns out film