The Gospel Reloaded: Exploring Spirituality and Faith in The MatrixThe world has changed. The Gospel Reloaded rushes headlong into The Matrix, exploring the trilogy's intricate details, religious undertones, and eclectic philosophies. These aren't movies you just "watch." They are postmodern epics, full of meaning and metaphor--deserving of serious inquiry and contemplation. Get inside the collective minds of the Wachowski brothers. See how even the minute details--from Neo's name to Thomas Anderson's room number--yield secrets to better understand the film. The movies call us to seek and find. Read how the themes of The Matrix call you to your own spiritual revelation. Ask of your own life: what's real and what's a mirage? Then you'll discover just how deep this rabbit hole really goes. |
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... Neo to Jesus comes after Neo's initial wake - up call , when his hacker friend greets him : " Hallelujah ! You're my savior , man , my own personal Jesus Christ . " This sets a pattern of reference that extends throughout the film ...
... Neo to Jesus comes after Neo's initial wake - up call , when his hacker friend greets him : " Hallelujah ! You're my savior , man , my own personal Jesus Christ . " This sets a pattern of reference that extends throughout the film ...
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... Neo's urging Morpheus out of his jailhouse room to life . Neither can be explained in any sort of rational way . After Neo's exploits in the rescue of Morpheus , the others recognize him as the One ; those who watched Jesus at the tomb ...
... Neo's urging Morpheus out of his jailhouse room to life . Neither can be explained in any sort of rational way . After Neo's exploits in the rescue of Morpheus , the others recognize him as the One ; those who watched Jesus at the tomb ...
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... Neo's newfound faith . It is immature but unmistakable and represents the first time someone clearly says that Neo is the One . In the subway , Neo leaps toward Agent Smith at the beginning of their fight and then leaps out of the way ...
... Neo's newfound faith . It is immature but unmistakable and represents the first time someone clearly says that Neo is the One . In the subway , Neo leaps toward Agent Smith at the beginning of their fight and then leaps out of the way ...
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