From Faith to Film: Kevin Smith's Journey with Dogma

Kevin Smith, a well-known filmmaker, has had a big change in his life. He used to be a very religious Catholic. This was when he made his movie "Dogma" 25 years ago. The movie is about two angels who cause big trouble. Smith was very serious about his faith when he made this movie. He believed every part of it. Now, Smith looks back at "Dogma" as the start of the end of his faith. He compares it to trying to save a failing marriage. Even though he doesn't believe the same way anymore, he still loves the movie. It reminds him of who he used to be. Smith's faith started to fade because of his podcast. He talked to his friend, who is agnostic. Over time, these talks made him question his beliefs. But Smith still respects people who are truly spiritual. He doesn't like the people who use religion to control others. Smith admits that he sometimes misses his faith. He thinks it might have helped him during a tough time. He spent a month in a mental hospital in 2023. He believes his faith might have made things easier. Smith recently took "Dogma" on tour. He was worried that the movie might feel old or offensive. But he was happy to find that it still holds up. The only thing he regrets is not including the Catholic Church's role in covering up sexual abuse by priests. This was not widely known when he made the movie. Smith is now working on a sequel to "Dogma. " This time, it will be about losing faith, not having it. He thinks this new perspective will make the story interesting.