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It\u2019s been called the greatest story ever told, so it\u2019s not surprising Hollywood has turned to the Bible for inspiration for almost a century.<\/span>

The trend toward these kinds of films remains strong; the movie industry expects to produce 16 faith-based movies this year alone. Many of them may be forgotten just weeks after their release, while others have the potential to become blockbusters.<\/span>

So what makes religion-inspired movies successful?<\/span>

Son of God<\/em>, about the life of Jesus, opened recently and is doing very well at the box office. Churches around the country are renting movie theaters for their members to watch the film.<\/span>
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American University Philosophy professor Martyn Oliver says films that offer a popular depiction of Jesus target Christian audiences.<\/span><\/span>

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