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Kevin Smith Reflects on Faith, Church Issues, and Dogma Sequel

12/10/2025

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith says his Catholic faith has lapsed over the past 25 years, partly due to podcast discussions.
He views Dogma (1999) as his past, likening it to a failed marriage with the Church.
Smith is working on a sequel and has regained the film's rights after years of legal struggles.
He acknowledges the Church's historical issues, including the cover-up of sexual abuse, which affects its standing.

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith says his Catholic faith has lapsed over the past 25 years, partly due to podcast discussions.
He views Dogma (1999) as his past, likening it to a failed marriage with the Church.
Smith is working on a sequel and has regained the film's rights after years of legal struggles.
He acknowledges the Church's historical issues, including the cover-up of sexual abuse, which affects its standing.