Disney/Pixar’s ‘Soul’ soars, but misses the mark theologically
The movie, which releases on Christmas Day, is an artistic and emotional triumph, but loses its way in addressing religious issues.
Paul Asay
Paul Asay is a movie critic for Plugged In and has written for a variety of websites and publications, including Time, The Washington Post and Beliefnet.com. He’s authored or co-authored several books, including most recently Burning Bush 2.0: How Pop Culture Replaced the Prophet.
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