Cannes critics callous about Code, but the movie deviates from book in that the main character, played by Tom Hanks, entertains notion that Jesus might be God after all. Plus: Christian critics slam Poseidon and Just My Luck, but applaud Goal! The Dream Begins.

Christian film critics debate whether or not the Mission: Impossible franchise should remain on active duty. Meanwhile, critics shoot Hoot and skip An American Haunting; plus, more reviews of United 93 and Akeelah and the Bee.

Christian critics love United 93, tolerate RV, are okay with Akeelah and the Bee, and say "forget it" to Stick It. Plus, a review of Water.

Plus: How to help Indonesia after another natural disaster, East Timorese hide in churches amid carnage, a Catholic kneeling ban, Pat Robertson's superpowers, and other stories from online sources around the world.

After evolution fights comes dispute over A.D. vs. C.E.

Director John Moore, a self-professed "lapsed Catholic," says the time is right for a remake of The Omen, which he calls "an emboldened reaffirmation of the existence of God."

With the urgency of a Baptist preacher with a judgment day sermon, the former politician is spreading the bad news of global warming—including in a new film. Christians would do well to listen up.

If the Bible doesn't quench your curiosity on what it's like in heaven and hell, we have two new firsthand accounts.

Our perennial interest in life after death.

Plus: Does natural family planning kill babies? Another priest's satanic murder, a second Texas church discipline case goes to court, and other stories from online sources around the world.

What did Christians really believe before the council of Nicaea?

Plus: False alarm on Iran, graduation prayer protest, the Dover case judge on "true religion," and other stories from online sources around the world.

The Gospel according to The New York Times Book Review

Plus: Vatican and WCC oppose "the obsession of converting others," Religious Left struggles for agenda, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Plus: Are evangelicals moving Left? Pat's latest comments, George Will on arrogant "values voters," P.O.D's biggest hit—and a bunch of Da Vinci Code stuff.

Plus: Muslim immigrants "seize" European churches, Christian radio station in Kenya attacked, CPT leaves Iraq, McCain and Falwell, and other stories from around the world.

James Tabor's historical assumptions that reject God's activity on Earth force him into odd arguments to explain the birth of Christianity.

Digging in the dirt as spiritual formation.

New president and academic dean announced after 5 of school's 16 faculty quit in protest.

Christians have invested plenty of energy and creativity in debunking and debating The Da Vinci Code

Plus: Ohio priest guilty of 1980 nun murder, Congress drops charity tax breaks, Eddie Long's controversial invitation, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Many pro athletes convicted of a crime are sentenced to a lame excuse for "community service." It's time for the legal system to show a little backbone.

Plus: Baptists battle over Belmont, Lost

Gospel music led this skeptical author to faith.

In 1988, Christians picketed theaters that showed The Last Temptation of Christ. Today, they're trying to find ways to "engage" a new controversial movie—The Da Vinci Code.

A commentary last week suggested that Christians "othercott" The Da Vinci Code, arguing that engaging the film is akin to debating with the Devil. Then wham!, the e-mails came rushing in.

Plus: How Irish priests may be endangering airplanes, D.C. mayoral candidates promise to push pastors to be more pro-gay, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Plus: The end of 7th Heaven, Saddleback's AIDS stigma, no new gay bishop for Episcopal Church, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Former pastor still pulled strings years after his departure, Calvary of Albuquerque members claim.

New artists—and the labels who market them—are willing to do whatever it takes to get noticed ... including, in one guy's case, putting his cell phone number on his CD.

Plus: Sudanese peace in our time and other stories from online sources around the world.

Children's spirituality has been getting increased academic attention, with implications for our churches.

The young country often found it needed to turn to God.

Plus: Chinese bishops excommunicated, Mt. Soledad cross controversy part 423, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Justin Phillips tells the story of C.S. Lewis's wartime radio broadcasts.

One of his BBC talks and a few other recordings made available online.

A stealth revolution in attitude may be brewing.

What has Christianity ever done for us? Quite a lot, actually.

Plus: Government workplace evangelism, church discipline lawsuit to Texas Supreme Court, major problems for Presbyterian and Baptist denominations, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Many Christians see The Da Vinci Code as an opportunity for evangelism; others say it's a chance to engage the culture. Rubbish.Da Vinci is dangerous, so I'd like to suggest a better alternative.

Cory Edwards, director of the surprise hit Hoodwinked, knows how to make a good movie with limited resources. He's also a Christian … but don't look for a blatant evangelistic message in his flicks.