What would you do if someone in a position of authority and influence in your life demanded that you renounce your faith? That's the central question God's Not Dead forces viewers to grapple with.
When an atheist Philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) plans to forego "dusty arguments" in his class, he insists the new students declare that "God is dead". Unable to do this, Josh (Shane harper) is challenged to defend his faith and prove to the class that God's Not Dead. Against all odds, Josh stands up for his faith and takes on the challenge.
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What would you do if someone in a position of authority and influence in your life demanded that you renounce your faith? That's the central question God's Not Dead forces viewers to grapple with. And Josh Wheaton's answer is to refuse. And then to explain exactly why he's refusing.
When Martin asks Josh why he's willing to risk Radisson's destroying his law school dreams, the freshman says simply, "I just think of Jesus as my friend. I don't want to disappoint Him, even if everyone else thinks I should. See, to me, He's not dead. He's alive. I don't want anyone to get talked out of believing in Him because some professor thinks they should."
The story is sometimes melodramatic. And there are moments of implausibility that emerge as the list of non-Christians behaving badly lengthens. But God's Not Dead can always be seen focusing on the simple power of testifying to the Truth, no matter the cost. Josh makes a decision to let the chips fall where they may, delivering the gospel message bravely and boldly in a hostile environment. He carefully prepares to give his answers. And he always puts God first.