Episode 28: Fortnite and MLK?, Bible Movies & Best Media Practices

Send us Fan MailQuestions for the Week:Recently, it was announced that the popular video game Fortnite would provide an opportunity for players to relive Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. I don't know how to feel about this. There is a lot of skepticism and questions surrounding this decision. What are your thoughts? Is this honoring Dr. King's work and legacy? Or is it appropriation?There are multiple film and Hollywood adaptations of Biblical stories. Do you have any that you recommend and why?Special Guest:Rich Copley, Communications Strategist, Presbyterian Mission AgencyGuest Question:In a time of polarization and heavy digital/social media use, there is a lot of "fake news" and "clickbait" headlines. How do we, as people of faith, who are called to seek truth, distinguish real news from fake news, fact from opinion, and good journalism from bad? I think good reporting/journalism will report facts accurately but is allowed to provide discussion to encourage readers to walk away with a lesson from the story or consider the story from a new perspective. But some reporting doesn't even seem to establish facts before forcing an opinion down the reader's throat. What are your thoughts? How do we be informed readers/consumers of news and journalism? | Resource Roundup:Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Relief Efforts in HaitiRev. Edwin González-Castillo, Associate for Disaster Response in Latin America & the Caribbean, Presbyterian Disaster AssistanceFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to [email protected]! A Matter of Faith website