Does the term “Bible Belt” still hold true for the Southern states? Did Facing the Giants accurately represent religious life in the South? Since before I can remember, I have been attending church and a bit of children's musicals. The Church is like a second home and an important aspect of my life. Religion is common ground for many Southerners and is a place to gather and meet, whereas in other parts of the country it tends to be a sensitive topic. Religion is one of the many aspects that developed the South into what it is known for today. Facing the Giants, by Alex Kendrick, effectively represents the role of religion in the South through the literal translation of the Bible, the role it continues to play in everyday life, and how the South still embodies religious aspects. Facing the Giants is a religious and football based biblical book film made by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. The film stars Coach Taylor, a mediocre football coach, for the Shiloh Christian Academy Eagles. Everything is falling apart for Coach Taylor: his car keeps breaking down, he's the reason his wife can't get pregnant, and he's on the verge of getting fired. With all these things before him, he turns to the Bible, puts his life in God's hands, and his life changes dramatically. He and the soccer team decide that they will play soccer to glorify God and not necessarily to win; therefore, whether they win or lose, they will glorify God. This change impacts the players, which in turn impacts the school, and a revival occurs. The Eagles play their next football game and win. They continue to win and make it to the semifinals of the state playoffs. Unfortunately they lose in the semi-finals to the Panthers, but continue to gl...... middle of paper ...... characteristic traits of religion in the South and does an excellent job of giving an idea of ​​the meaning and importance that ha ha in culture. While times change and cultures change, the one thing that remains constant in the South is religion. Works Cited Facing the Giants. Director Alex Kendrick. Perf. Alex Kendrick, Shannen Fields and Jason McLeod. Sony, 2006. DVD.Hook, Wade F. “Religious Regionalism: The Case of Lutherans in the South.” Religious Research Review 27.1 (1985): 77. Academic Search Premier. Network. February 6, 2012.Wilson, Charles Reagan. "Religion in the Southern States: A Historical Study." Religious Studies Review 16.3 (1990): 205-210. ATLA Religions Database with ATLASerials. Network. February 6, 2012.Wilson, Charles Reagan, and Mark Silk. Religion and public life in the South from an evangelical perspective. Oxford: AltaMira Press, 2005. Print.