- Content: “The Scientific Proof Behind the Power of Prayer”
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What You Need To Know:
THE CASE FOR MIRACLES is an interesting documentary that presents Strobel’s research and data in a clear, concise, entertaining way. Viewers will enjoy hearing the personal stories of Strobel and Sandoval’s faith, the stories from real people Strobel has gathered, as well as the interviews of experts. THE CASE FOR MIRACLES has a strong Christian, biblical worldview focusing on the power of prayer and promoting rational belief miracles. THE CASE FOR MIRACLES has brief mentions of alcohol use and abuse, and a reference to someone’s father cheated on their mother. Otherwise, the movie is wholesome, inspiring and uplifting.
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Very strong Christian, biblical worldview makes the case for miracles, including the miracles and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and promotes faith, the power of prayer, and trusting in Jesus for your salvation, plus people are shown praying, referring to Scripture, and encouraging others to find Christian faith;
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No implied or depicted sex scenes, though someone mentions their father being unfaithful in his marriage, but its rebuked;
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One person mentions their father’s struggles with alcohol abuse, and another person briefly mentions he used to drink;
a person is shown smoking a cigarette in one of the dramatic reenactments; and,
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More Detail:
In THE CASE FOR MIRACLES, Lee Strobel shares some of the stories and research behind his popular book, “The Case For Miracles: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for the Supernatural.” Strobel, a professional journalist, shares his history of religious skepticism, while director and road trip companion, Mani Sandoval, talks about his family’s faith.
Strobel shares many stories of miracles, including one about a woman named Barbara who was diagnosed with MS. After people in their community began praying for her, she eventually fully recovered from the disease. Another story follows a couple whose baby passes away. After they pray with a neighbor, a hospital worker overhears crying from the morgue – the baby was alive!
Interspersed between these stories are accounts from experts about scientific studies into miracles and the power of prayer, as well as the miracle that had to occur in tandem with elements of our universe to create life.
THE CASE FOR MIRACLES is a compelling companion piece for Strobel’s book on miracles. The documentary presents Strobel’s research in a clear and concise way, intercut with dramatic reenactments of some of the stories he shares. THE CASE FOR MIRACLES will interest any viewer, whether or not they believe in Jesus.
THE CASE FOR MIRACLES has a strong Christian worldview that centers on the scientific data and research supporting the existence of miracles. People featured in the documentary share stories of their faith and times they prayed. There are some brief mentions of alcohol use, as well as one scene featuring someone smoking, and there are mentions of past sins such as a man who says his father was unfaithful to his mother. Otherwise, THE CASE FOR MIRACLES features no objectionable content.
