http://www.answering-islam.org/Basics/american.html
This internet source presents an article in which an unknown author makes known his or her views on Americans and Christianity. The author touches on the absurdity (he or she thinks) of a point that if Americans equals Christians, and most Americans watch soap operas than soap operas equal Christians.
Beliefnet. Christians and Soap Operas. Retrieved September 17, 2006, from
http://www.beliefnet.com/board/message_list.asp?discussionID=443872
This internet source is simply a forum for members of Beliefnet.com. This particular discussion provides various opinions on whether or not Christians should watch soap operas. With the aid of this "Christian support," it may be suggested that soap operas do have religious undertones.
Ben-Jossef, T. Marlena's Possession. Retrieved October 15, 2006, from Beth's
Days of our Lives Page: http://www.bethsdayspage.com/days/possession.html
This internet source is a summary of one "Days" storyline in particular, the plot in which Marlena became possessed by the devil. This storyline will be referenced in the webpage project and this document will be very useful for that purpose.
Bolyen, S. (2006). Days our our Lives fans. Retrieved October 15, 2006, from
About website: http://www.daysofourlives.about.com/mbody.htm
This internet source provides recent "Days of our Lives" news and also, opinion polls. This page will be used for information needed about characters or relevant news articles.
Cordeaux, J. (2001). Religion and the Soaps. Retrieved September 17, 2006, from Religion for Schools website : http://www.world-faiths.com/index.htm
This internet source will help illustrate the relationship between religion and popular culture. More specifically, this website touches on how religion still has a place in television and film despite the seeming domination of secular programs.
Cruise, P. I. (1997, November). Bare-chested Christianity. Commonweal, 124, 30. Retrieved October 12, 2006, from EbscoHost online database.
This journal article discusses a controversial religious soap opera, "Nothing Sacred" that first aired on ABC in 1997. The article will allow the comparision of content of today's secular soap operas with that of a "religious" soap opera.
Frentz, S. (1992). Staying Tuned: Contemporary Soap Opera Criticism.
Bowling Green, Ohio: Bowling Green State University Popular Press.
This book analyzes most soap operas airing during the early 90s. The author discusses the torrid affairs, the incestual acts, and the murderous behaviour present in daytime drama - certainly not characteristic of religious programming.
Jordan, M. (2002, January). Will Islam keep Jade from Lucas? Wall Street Journal(Eastern Edition), 239 (5), B1, B4. Retrieved October 12, 2006, from EbscoHost online database.
This journal article discusses how a middle-eastern soap opera deals with Muslim-Catholic interfaith relations presented in soap operas. This article clearly shows that religion can and is incorporated into secular television programs.
Junior's Life Becomes a Soap Opera. (2001). Dickinson College Extra Features, 2 (4). Retrieved September 17, 2006, from http://www.dickinson.edu/cnExtra/detail.cfm?55
This internet source features an interview with a college junior who landed an intership with ABC Daytime. During the internship, she attempted to create soap opera of her own, but had trouble establishing storylines for Jewish characters. This interview will help this project address the difficulties in incorporating religion into soap operas.
Lawson, S. (2002) Saints of our Lives. Charisma Magazine. Retrieved September
17, 2006, from http://www.charismamag.org/display.php?id=5800
This internet source is an article written about daytime celebrities that are very open about their religious faith. Julianne Morris (forrmer Greta from "Days of our Lives") talks of her Christian faith in this article. Lawson even discusses the idea of "Days" being a Christian soap. This source will be very useful when looking for religious aspects in soap operas.
NBC. NBC Daytime. Retrieved September 17, 2006, from
http://www.nbc.com/Daytime
This internet source contains both "Days of our Lives" and "Passions" episode summaries as well as official news and cast interviews. This page will be useful when discussing the individual actors/actresses and also when referencing episodes.
Schlumpf, H. (2004, January). Say goodbye to Hollywood. U.S. Catholic, 69 (3),
49. Retrieved October 14, 2006, from Wilson omnifile online database.
This journal article contains background information on a former Hollywood producer, Gerard Straub. The author talks of how Straub gave up producing many films and television programs, including the ABC soap opera "General Hospital," to pursue a life dedicated to God. This article has presented the idea that a deeply spiritual person cannot maintain their religious morals while working in the business of soap operas.
Schork, R. (2003). PASSIONS interview: Bewitched. Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved September 17, 2006, from http://www.soapoperadigest.com/features/passions/interviews/deannawright/
This internet source is an interview with Deanna Wright, former Kay of NBC's "Passions." She discusses her Christian struggle with playing a "bad" girl on the soap. This interview points out certain aspects of soap operas with which many religious actors/actresses would struggle spiritually.
Schultze, Q.J. (1987, April). The never-ending story. Christianity Today, 31, 26-29. Retrieved October 12, 2006, from Wilson omnifile online database.
This journal article discusses how the subject matter of soap operas differ sharply from the Christian view of life. This article is extremely useful in that, it points out the moral criticisms of all soap operas from a religious perspective.
Scodari, C. (2004). Serial Monogamy: Soap opera, lifespan, and the gendered politics of fantasy. Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press, Inc.
This book analyzes many plots of most soap operas on television today. The author comments on the absurdity of several storylines, including a "Days" plot involving the possession of Marlena Evans. Scodari talks of how all viewers regardless of race, religion, etc. cannot resist following their soaps, despite the fact that most of these fans recognize the foolishness of the storylines.
Soap Opera Fan: Dustin's Passions Page. Passions Summaries. Retrieved October 15, 2006 from http://www.soapoperafan.com/passions/index.html
This internet source contains summaries for nearly all episodes of "Passions." These summaries will be drawn from throughout the project when referencing certain episodes is required.
Spence, L. (2005). Watching daytime soap operas: The power of pleasure.
Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press.
This book simply recalls memorable storylines and describes when, how, and why people become "addicted" to watching soap operas. This source will be useful when this project references certain storylines of soap operas.
Stein, J. (1997, September). The God squad. Time, 150, 95-98. Retrieved
October 12, 2006, from Wilson omnifile online database.
This journal article attempts to suggest that in 1997, television experienced a spiritual revival as eight shows containing religious and spiritual themes aired on the networks. This source helps support the thought that religion has a place in popular culture, the television medium, in particular.
