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For the Bible Tells Me So

  • 2007
  • Unrated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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For the Bible Tells Me So (2007)
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An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.

  • Director
    • Daniel G. Karslake
  • Writers
    • Daniel G. Karslake
    • Helen R. Mendoza
  • Stars
    • Imogene Robinson
    • Victor Robinson
    • Gene Robinson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    4.5K
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    • Director
      • Daniel G. Karslake
    • Writers
      • Daniel G. Karslake
      • Helen R. Mendoza
    • Stars
      • Imogene Robinson
      • Victor Robinson
      • Gene Robinson
    • 50User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Imogene Robinson
    • Self - Parent
    Victor Robinson
    • Self - Parent
    Gene Robinson
    Gene Robinson
    • Self - Homosexual Activist
    • (as V. Gene Robinson)
    Isabella 'Boo' McDaniel
    • Self - Gene's Wife
    Brenda Poteat
    • Self - Parent
    David Poteat
    • Self - Parent
    Tonia Poteat
    • Self - Homosexual Activist
    Randi Reitan
    • Self - Parent
    Phil Reitan
    • Self - Parent
    Jake Reitan
    • Self - Homosexual Activist
    Britta Reitan
    • Self - Jake's Sister
    Jane Gephardt
    • Self - Parent
    Richard Gephardt
    Richard Gephardt
    • Self - Parent
    • (as Dick Gephardt)
    Chrissy Gephardt
    • Self - Homosexual Activist
    Mary Lou Wallner
    • Self - Mother
    Cathie Talbert
    • Self - NH Selection Committee
    Judith Esmay
    • Self - NH Episcopalian
    Robert Strauss
    • Self - NH Episcopalian
    • Director
      • Daniel G. Karslake
    • Writers
      • Daniel G. Karslake
      • Helen R. Mendoza
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    • Quotes

      David Poteat: I had good kids. We had one of each sex. When my kids were growing up I said "God, please don't let my son grow up to be a faggot and my daughter, a slut." And he did not. He did not do that. He reversed it.

      [chuckles]

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      Edited from The West Wing: The Midterms (2000)
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      Written by Enya, Nicky Ryan and Roma Ryan (as Roma Shane Ryan)

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    I also saw the film at Sundance and being a Christian, I can say that Karslake left out some of the stronger Biblical passages that were in the New Testament, but I don't believe he was shooting for a theological argument. I think he wanted to show that family is important and that gays/lesbians are people just like everyone else and deserve to be treated as human beings. To hear Karslake tell the stories that inspired this film deeply touched me and I think this film could stir a lot of good emotions in people, despite the fact that some areas of the film are a little weak. I think if Christians step away from what's right/wrong long enough to remember what love is all about and if non-Christians stop ridiculing the Christian community for the same reason, our world could be a better place.
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    • shannalyn85
    • Feb 6, 2007

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jer mi tako Biblija kaže
    • Production companies
      • Atticus Group
      • VisionQuest Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $312,751
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,412
      • Oct 7, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $312,751
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      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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