Phyllis Tickle and Lynn Schofield Clark A Return to the Mystery: Religion, Fantasy, and Entertainment
During the past decade, there has been an explosion of films and television programs containing religious and spiritual themes. Mel Gibson\u2019s The \u201cPassion of the Christ\u201d was only the tip of the iceberg. As new generations of Americans work out their spiritual and religious questions, they are increasingly turning to fantasy. We\u2019ll explore the deeper appeal of films like \u201cHarry Potter\u201d and \u201cThe Matrix,\u201d and we\u2019ll ask how fantasy in media reflects a changing spiritual imagination, especially in younger Americans.