Pop Goes Religion, by one of the nation's foremost religion and pop culture columnists Terry Mattingly, takes a critical look at the marriage of pop culture and spirituality which has resulted in numerous mainstream movies, CD's, TV programs and books prominently featuring orthodox spiritual themes. Published in association with W Publishing, Mattingly's insightful and sometimes provocative writing provides important cultural analysis of this burgeoning movement.

Johnny Cash, Harry Potter, the Simpsons, and John Grisham. What do all of these icons in pop culture have to do with faith? Find the answer in Pop Goes Religion; relevant insight into the world of today's entertainment. Terry Mattingly teaches readers how to identify elements of faith in today's pop culture. From music to movies, politics to the Pope, Mattingly explores the matters of the heart with a fresh and relevant perspective.

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