Is the term “Bible Belt” still true for the Southern States? Did Facing the Giants accurately depict religious life in the South? For as long as I can remember, I went to church and participated in 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 a place to gather and meet, whereas in other parts of the country it tends to be a touchy subject. Religion is one of the many aspects that have made the South 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 daily life, and how the South still embodies religious aspects. Facing Giants is a biblical work. religion and football-based film produced 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 about to be fired. Faced with all these things, he turns to the Bible, puts his life in God's hands, and his life changes radically. He and the football team decide that they will play football to glorify God and not necessarily to win; so, 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 advance to the semifinals of the state playoffs. Unfortunately, they lose in the semifinals to the Panthers but still shine...... middle of paper ... characteristic traits of religion in the South and does a great job providing insight into the meaning and importance of this religion. has in culture. As times change and cultures change, the one thing that remains constant in the South is religion. Works Cited Facing the Giants. Real. Alex Kendrick. Perf. Alex Kendrick, Shannen Fields and Jason McLeod. Sony, 2006. DVD.Hook, Wade F. “Religious Regionalism: The Case of Southern Lutherans.” » Review of Religious Research 27.1 (1985): 77. Academic Search Premier. Internet. February 6, 2012. Wilson, Charles Reagan. “Religion in the Southern States: A Historical Study.” Review of Religious Studies 16.3 (1990): 205-210. ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials. Internet. February 6, 2012. Wilson, Charles Reagan and Mark Silk. Religion and public life in the South in an evangelical manner. Oxford: AltaMira Press, 2005. Print.