Medium and Message
The conversation explores how different mediums, like literature and television, affect the reception of ideas. Phyllis highlights that while reading invites conscious engagement, watching can create a more relaxed state, allowing messages to resonate deeply without defenses. This phenomenon raises questions about the impact of religious narratives in popular culture, exemplified by the success of films like "The Passion."In this clip
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Phyllis Tickle and Lynn Schofield Clark — A Return to the Mystery: Religion, Fantasy, and Entertainment
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