I've heard intelligent answers. One may not agree with what they say, but respect when it's due. Bit upset at what Berger said, because Lawrence / Lomeli stretches the rules in both the film and the novel. Although he is basically forced to do it. The cardinals Berger talked to would have told him. Besides, Harris carefully describes how the differences between "liberals" and "conservatives" are nuanced, not very defined, complicated. In the film, they differences are marked - on the other hand, it's hard to do differently when you have only 2 hours to summarize a 200+ page book.
Yes, the ritual content is fascinating
I've heard intelligent answers. One may not agree with what they say, but respect when it's due.
Bit upset at what Berger said, because Lawrence / Lomeli stretches the rules in both the film and the novel. Although he is basically forced to do it. The cardinals Berger talked to would have told him.
Besides, Harris carefully describes how the differences between "liberals" and "conservatives" are nuanced, not very defined, complicated. In the film, they differences are marked - on the other hand, it's hard to do differently when you have only 2 hours to summarize a 200+ page book.