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The Culture-War Factory

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Started July 30, 2026

The Culture-War Factory In June 1988, James Dobson, radio host and founder of Focus on the Family, rallied his listeners to protest a film he declared “the most blasphemous, evil attack on the church and the cause of Christ in the history of entertainment.” Never mind that he and the rest of a self-declared group of “offended brethren” had not actually seen the film in question, Martin Scorsese’s as-yet-unreleased The Last Temptation of Christ. All they’d experienced of the film was an outdat...

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The Culture-War Factory

Commonweal (United States) | Jul 29, 2026

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The response to cultural works should prioritize dialogue over condemnation to foster understanding.
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The backlash against films like The Last Temptation of Christ is rooted in a desire to protect traditional values.
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The culture war is often fueled by misinformation and sensationalism rather than substantive critiques of the art.
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News media and social platforms amplify culture-war narratives because conflict generates engagement, regardless of whether the conflict reflects genuine public concern.
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