Apr 14, 2013
A NEW FILM about Jackie Robinson, titled 42—the number he wore during his historic career—tells the triumphant story of how the Civil Rights icon integrated professional baseball by playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. But there’s a mysterious hole at the center of this otherwise worthy film.
The man who chose Robinson for his role, and masterminded the whole affair, was Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey, played by Harrison Ford. In their initial meeting, the cigar-chomping Rickey makes it clear that whoever will be the first African American in major league baseball will be viciously attacked, verbally and physically. So Rickey famously says he’s looking for a man “with guts enough not to fight back.” He needs someone who will resist the temptation to retaliate. Robinson agrees to go along with it.
But where did Rickey get that crazy idea and why did Robinson agree? The film doesn’t tell us, but the answers to these questions lie in the devout Christian faith of both men To cont. reading, click here…
Apr 09, 2013
Eric will be hosting a special Socrates in the City event at the Union League Club on Park Avenue and …Read More
Oct 15, 2012
Eric will speak at the Paulus-Gemeinde Evangelische Freikirche in Bremen on the evening of October 15th. For more information, click …Read More
Oct 14, 2012
Eric will speak at 8PM at an event at the historic St. Georgskirche in Dettingen. Book signing to follow.
Sep 26, 2011
Eric will speak about Dietrich Bonhoeffer at the Liberty University Chapel, 10AM in the Vines Center on Monday, Sept. 26th, …Read More
Dec 17, 2010
Because Thursday’s event has sold out, a second night has been added. Once again, Eric will be talking about his …Read More
Apr 22, 2010
Eric will emcee the annual auction fundraiser for the Midtown Pregnancy Support Center. For details, click here.
Aug 05, 2009
To see other Metaxas “Strategy Room” video clips touching on the Healthcare debate, the Episcopal Church, and other topics, click …Read More
Mar 11, 2009
Socrates in the City event hosted by Eric Metaxas with special guest speaker Dr. Robert George (McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence …Read More
Feb 26, 2009
Salvation Army Divisional Leaders’ Conference, Keynote Address
