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# Mere Fidelity: Silence, with Brett McCracken - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture
- URL: https://mereorthodoxy.com/mere-fidelity-silence-brett-mccracken/
- Published: 2017-02-07T06:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-18T16:32:18.000Z
- Description: In this episode, we discuss Martin Scorsese’s new film Silence, which is an adaptation of Shūsaku Endo’s book of the same name. Film critic Brett McCracken makes his Mere Fidelity debut; he reviewed the film here, and can be followed on Twitter here. […]
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In this episode, we discuss Martin Scorsese’s new film *Silence,* which is an adaptation of Shūsaku Endo’s book of the same name. Film critic Brett McCracken makes his Mere Fidelity debut; [he reviewed the film here](http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2016/december-web-only/silence-whispers-loudly-of-christs-love.html?ref=mereorthodoxy.com), and [can be followed on Twitter here](https://twitter.com/brettmccracken?ref=mereorthodoxy.com). Alastair offers his typically brilliant insights, while Matt (like usual) struggles to work out his feelings. Give it a listen.

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