Religious Issues Generate Interest and Controversy

In the last year, we have witnessed the tremendous publicity and debate over several books and movies based on religious themes. Mel Gibsons movie, The Passion of the Christ", which was recently released on video and DVD, comes to mind as one of the most talked about movies of the year. Likewise, Dan Browns book, The Da Vinci Code, stirred heated discussions around the country.

(PRWEB) September 18, 2004 -- In the last year, we have witnessed the tremendous publicity and debate over several books and movies based on religious themes. Mel Gibsons movie, The Passion of the Christ", which was recently released on video and DVD, comes to mind as one of the most talked about movies of the year. Likewise, Dan Browns book, The Da Vinci Code, stirred heated discussions around the country. Since 9/11, many Americans have showed an increasing interest in spiritual subjects and inspirational fiction. A new novel, by author Harry McDonald, titled Touched by Love: A Parable for Today, emphasizes spirituality and speaks deeply to many who have experienced difficulties or are looking for spiritual insight.

Touched by Love is an action-filled, fictional story that can be read on several levels. On the surface is the story of Dr. Adam Kaine, an agnostic Bible scholar who is shot on national television by a conservative minister. During this time, he goes through a near-death experience, and is able to converse with Jesus and learn of some scrolls that were written by Jesus, His brother James and His mother Mary. Dr. Kaine is brought back to life, and so begins the adventure of finding the scrolls, with all the dangers inherent in publicizing their existence and their message. On a deeper level, the story can be viewed symbolically as the emotional struggle we are all involved in as we try to incorporate God in our daily lives. The author emphasizes forgiveness and a loving God, as well as contemporary biblical research.

With so many people struggling to find spiritual footing in a world that is oftentimes more confusing than not, Touched by Love offers credibility to religious experiences. It will contribute to the discussions surrounding many of the popular books and movies that are based on spirituality and religion. If you have been intrigued by the spiritual thread that ties many of these stories together, continue into the world of Touched by Love: A Parable for Today, which is published by American Book Publishing and is available to order at stores near you. It is also available at a discount on the Publisher Direct Discount Bookstores website at http://www.pdbookstore.com.
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