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Religions of the Stars:
What Hollywood Believes and How it Affects You

Oprah Winfrey,Tom Cruise,and Madonna all promote their own brand of spirituality. Richard Gere, Marie Osmond,and Ashton Kutcher embrace beliefs of yet other religions. In a culture obsessed and saturated with celebrity, people can’t help but be inundated with the spiritual practices of the rich and famous.

Whether athletes or actors or talk show hosts or even reality TV stars, these people have become role models—even spiritual guides—for children, teens, and adults alike. Yet just because someone has a light shining on them does not mean they are reflecting the True Light. Most are pushing their own agendas and beliefs.

* What do these celebrities really believe?

* Do Hollywood's religions line up with what the Bible teaches?

* How can we share our faith with those who might embrace one of the many religions of the stars?

* Why are some of Hollywood's religions (e.g., Scientology, Buddhism, Kabbalah) so popular?

Bestselling pop-culture apologist Richard Abanes answers these questions and more as he examines everything from Scientology to the New Age Movement to Kabbalah to Mormonism. Appealing to those curious about the religions of the rich and famous, Abanes holds celebrity beliefs up to the light of the Gospel, showing how each religion falls short of the Truth.

Concerned parents will also gain insight into how today’s Hollywood spirituality affects the movies and television programs they see, as well as how their children might be influenced by the way these religions are portrayed in the media.

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“Abanes has done a remarkable job in surveying some of the bizarre religious trends in Hollywood. Religions of the Stars should serve as a wake-up call to Christians that it’s time to bring a Christian world view to Hollywood.”
—Gary DeMar, President of American Vision

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“This book is a long-overdue and illuminating look at the various faiths being espoused by today’s most influential celebrities.”
—Norman L. Geisler, Distinguished Professor of Theology & Apologetics; Co-Founder of Veritas Evangelical Seminary

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“Abanes employs a researcher’s skill, examining our celebrated people and their religious beliefs. Then he applies the apologist’s art, gently evaluating those beliefs in light of the Christian faith.”
—Todd Wilken, Radio Talk Show Host, Issues, Etc.

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“This book gives great insight into what those in the heart of pop culture are thinking and believing. If you care about people and the mission of Jesus, then you cannot ignore what is in this book.”
—Dan Kimball, Author, They Like Jesus but Not the Church