Simon Birch

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Simon Birch (1998)

Information at Internet Movie Database

Cinema in Focus, a social and spiritual commentary by Hal Conklin and Denny Wayman.

Hollywood Jesus visual review

Movie Parables review.

Review, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Health - Spiritual Practices for Human Being.

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Children as Mediator, Prophet

Simon Birch fulfilled the role of mediator by speaking up to authority on issues of justice. I love the scene in the church when he challenges the pastor on "church business". Throughout the movie he was an example of a powerless boy standing up for what was right and pointing others to goodness and to God. (Judith Snyder)

Covenant

Faith

"Faith is not found in a floor plan" (Pastor Chuck Kelsey, New Horizons Church, Coralville, IA)

Father-figure

Friendship

Determination

Overcoming Obstacles

Redemption

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