... sins. Authors Tim Lazarus and Rick Ramage examine the multiple intertwining themes created by this historical event such as when secular monetary influences penetrate the holy shroud of persuasion created by organized religion. In doing so, they depict in "Stigmata" a few less obvious themes that must be addressed. These ... to and exclusive voice for to the masses. The Gospel of Thomas which is supposedly delivered through the movie's heroine states that the spirit of their Lord lies not within the confines of a building, but inside of the believer and that personal communion with God ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate