The Apostle Napoleon Dynamite

Evan Derkacz
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 AlterNet
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 Evan Derkacz
July 13, 2005

"I realize evangelical Christians are using lots of pop culture in their sermons these days but...Napoleon Dynamite?!" writes Carrie McLaren. "Considering Idaho passed a bill honoring the film, I guess this shouldn't be much of a surprise." Here's a sample:

"Remember also that Napoleon Dynamite can be used as great discussion starter to lead to a conversation about the gospel. For example, there's a scene where Napoleon discovers a video in a thrift store that eventually ends up being his 'salvation' (so to speak). This is an awesome illustration of how in one way or another we are all looking for that ONE thing..."
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