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The Avengers…From a Theological Perspective

by Fr. Michael J. Denk

The Avengers, who some are saying is the best “Super-Hero” movie of all time, shattered the box-office on its opening weekend.  It is a highly entertaining, action packed, funny movie that brings together some hi-profile actors and some legendary comic-book characters.

The movies premise, as with most “Super-Hero” films, is global domination by a dark villain.  What makes it unique is not only it’s depth of characters and depth in 3-D, but it’s depth in meaning.  The movie is most meaningful in dealing with the redemption of the characters, the effect that redemption has on the entire world, and the community that is formed.

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