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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... humankind the way to return to God . And what was that way ? Remember that the Gnostics created a mystery cult . The secret knowledge of the Gnostics -— the knowledge that would lead to enlightenment and redemption - consisted of the ...
... humankind the way to return to God . And what was that way ? Remember that the Gnostics created a mystery cult . The secret knowledge of the Gnostics -— the knowledge that would lead to enlightenment and redemption - consisted of the ...
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... humankind pursuing its own glory . Our guide , Morpheus , declares that disaster struck as mankind joined in celebrating its achievements : “ We marveled at our own magnif- icence as we gave birth to A.I. " Then our creation took the ...
... humankind pursuing its own glory . Our guide , Morpheus , declares that disaster struck as mankind joined in celebrating its achievements : “ We marveled at our own magnif- icence as we gave birth to A.I. " Then our creation took the ...
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... humankind fell back on its bad habits : prejudice , hatred , and violence— to the point of genocide . The use of so many charged images from recent human history reminds us of our failures : slavery and discrimination against African ...
... humankind fell back on its bad habits : prejudice , hatred , and violence— to the point of genocide . The use of so many charged images from recent human history reminds us of our failures : slavery and discrimination against African ...
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