12 Years a Slave
No turning away, or back, after seeing ’12 Years a Slave’
By Cathleen Falsani — October 28, 2013
LOS ANGELES (RNS) Those scenes of slave owners using the Bible as a spiritual weapon against their slaves, weren’t poetic license. They actually happened. And it begs the question: How are we using the Bible today to enslave the “other” or each other?
’12 Years a Slave’ prompts calls for racial reconciliation
By Adelle M. Banks — October 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) “12 Years a Slave” may depict a bygone era in American history but religious leaders say it should spark increased attention about today's race relations.
’12 Years a Slave’ portrays religion at its best and worst
By Jonathan Merritt — September 16, 2013
Steve McQueen's celebrated film, "12 Years a Slave", is as much a commentary on religion as race.
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