Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
This is part of the plot from the new movie by filmmaker Rich Christiano in “A Matter of Faith” that opened at Cobb Hollywood Cinema 16 in Tuscaloosa, Premier Cinema 14 in Bessemer and several other theaters across the United States on Oct. 17.
The story is about a Christian teenager who goes off to college for her freshman year and is influenced by her popular biology professor who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life.
When the teen’s father senses something changing with his daughter, he begins to examine the situation and what he discovers catches him completely off-guard. Concerned about his daughter drifting away from her Christian faith he tries to do something about it.
The film features Jordan Trovillion (“Jack Reacher”), Jay Pickett (“General Hospital”), three-time Emmy nominee Harry Anderson (“Night Court,” “Dave’s World”) and Clarence Gilyard (“Matlock,” “Walker Texas Ranger”).
‘Fair to both sides’
“We wanted to make a film that brought the issue of creation versus evolution to the forefront,” Christiano said.
“A film that would be fair to both sides and allow the viewer to make a choice,” he said. “What bothers me is that the idea of evolution is taught in our schools and universities across this great land of ours basically as a matter of fact.
“But no one can prove evolution since no one was present in the beginning to witness it, just as no person was there at the beginning to witness creation. Therefore both of these teachings become a matter of faith, not fact. One of the purposes of the film is to create some intelligent conversation about this issue.”
Many Christian leaders who have previewed the film are praising its biblical message. Both Ray Comfort, author and founder of The Way of the Master, and Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum describe “A Matter of Faith” as a must-see.
Pickett, who plays the role of the caring father Stephen Whitaker in the film, could relate because his own daughter is in college right now.
“As a father with the daughter in college you’re always concerned about their well-being and what they are learning,” he said.
Christiano said, “The response from pastors and viewers across the country has been very encouraging. I think viewers will be entertained and inspired, especially with the film’s ending.”
If you would like to see “A Matter of Faith” brought to your local theater, then contact Dorriety at 205-861-0405 or email jkdorriety@gmail.com.
For more information or to view the trailer, visit www.AMatterofFaithMovie.com.
EDITOR’S NOTE — Jonathan Dorriety is a local sponsor of the movie and chairman of the deacons at Bethel Baptist Church, Ralph. He said, “A good Christian film can inspire you, offer solutions to everyday problems people face and is safe viewing for all ages. We believe ‘A Matter of Faith’ will do all of the above and more.”
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