The Sunday Mail
THE “Story of God with Morgan Freeman,” the Emmy award-nominated mini-series from the National Geographic channel, has been renewed for a second season due to its popularity.
According to Variety, the series will get another three episodes, premiering in early 2017, and will examine questions such as, “Is there a Chosen One?” and whether one can find proof of a singular god, heaven and hell. The series will air in 171 countries, in 45 languages, including a Spanish version on NatGeo Mundo.
Last season, Freeman travelled to 20 cities in seven different countries as he sought answers to some of the most pervasive questions people have about the world’s religions, from the creation of the world to what happens after death. In an effort to answer these questions, the show, made in collaboration with Revelations Entertainment and the National Geographic Channel, looked in depth at some of the major religions of the world and visited a number of prominent Christian locations, such as Vatican City, the base of the Roman Catholic Church, and Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church.
When asked what he believes, Freeman explained that he is a “privatist,” which is described as a “social position of being noncommittal to or uninvolved with anything other than one’s own immediate interests and lifestyle.” – Gospel Herald
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Snoop Sings ‘I’d Rather Have Jesus’
Rapper Snoop Dogg recently surprised fans by sharing a video on social media in which he sings the famed Gospel song, “I’d Rather Have Jesus.”
“I’d rather have Jesus than silver and gold,” Snoop, real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr, repeatedly sings in the video which he posted on his Instagram account (@snoopdogg) last Sunday. “Silver (and) gold @dashradio Cadillac music Sunday gospel mix,” he captioned the video.
Premiere notes that the song was made famous during Billy Graham’s evangelistic rallies by worship leader, George Beverly Shae and includes the lyrics, “I’d rather have Jesus than worldly applause/I’d rather be faithful to His dear cause/I’d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame/I’d rather be true to His holy name.”
While some fans expressed astonishment at the move, others were thrilled to see the rapper praising the Lord.
“Praise Him, Snoop! Fire refines silver & gold; but the good Lord refines the hearts of man,” wrote another. “Right on Snoop! I start every day off with Jesus. Now I got you on my prayer list. God bless brother!” added another fan. Others suggested the “Gin and Juice” singer may be experiencing a change of heart. – Gospel Herald.
