A Matter of Faith

A Matter of Faith is a 2014 faith-based drama film directed by Rich Christiano. The movie follows the story of Rachel Whitaker (Jordan Trovillion), who is excited to attend college.

The movie begins with Rachel's dad, Stephen (Jay Pickett), bringing a high school graduate Bible study group from their church to the university campus where Rachel will be attending. He wants them to be prepared for the challenges they may face when it comes to their faith.

Rachel is excited to be going to college, but her dad is worried about the potential dangers of losing her faith. He is particularly concerned about her taking a biology class as he believes she may be swayed by the teachings of evolution and become skeptical of her faith.

When Rachel arrives on campus, she meets her roommate, Haley (Chandler Macocha), who is the complete opposite of her. Haley is a science major, and Rachel is a theology major, and they begin to have theological discussions and arguments.

At the same time, Rachel becomes romantically involved with her biology professor, Dr. Kaman (Harry Anderson). Dr. Kaman is an evolutionist who believes science can explain everything, and he challenges Rachel's faith, causing her to question her beliefs.

Rachel's dad becomes increasingly concerned about her being influenced by Dr. Kaman's teachings, and he decides to take matters into his own hands. He starts to secretly attend his daughter's biology classes, disguised as a student, and starts to argue with Dr. Kaman during his lectures.

Meanwhile, Rachel is struggling to reconcile her faith with what she's learning in her biology class. She starts to have doubts about creationism and evolution and begins to question whether science and faith can coexist.

As the movie progresses, Stephen's actions cause further conflict between him and Rachel, leading her to make a decision about her faith.

Overall, A Matter of Faith is a thought-provoking movie that explores the relationship between science and faith. It raises the question of whether science and faith can coexist or whether they are mutually exclusive. The movie is well-acted, with Jordan Trovillion and Jay Pickett delivering strong performances. Harry Anderson also does an excellent job portraying the character of Dr. Kaman, who represents the scientific worldview.

The movie's message is clear: faith is something to be protected and defended, even in the face of scientific evidence to the contrary. In the end, Rachel's struggles lead her to make a decision that will impact her relationship with her family, her friends, and her faith.

A Matter of Faith is a movie for anyone who has ever questioned their beliefs or struggled to reconcile their faith with scientific evidence. It will leave you with plenty to think about and may just challenge your own beliefs about the relationship between science and faith.