Portrayals of God in popular media was Irvine Welsh's "The Granton Star Cause", which portrayed God as drunken and abusive. Ironically, the campaign backfired, only serving the advertise the film more widely. The role of God is a difficult one to play, and also a difficult one to cast. The casting of Alanis Morissette as God in "Dogma" was influenced by the singer's own public dialogue with her faith, as expressed in her songs. The casting of African American Morgan Freeman as God in "Bruce Almighty" took the movie stereotype of a "black angel" to a new level. On the subject of playing the role, Ella
Vereor Deus, Non Dogma Vereor Deus, Non Dogma Vereor Deus, Non Dogma (Latin for Fear God, Not Dogma) is an extended play from Mayfly. Voluminous Records released the EP on February 11, 2014. Awarding the EP three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver states, ""Vereor Deus Non Dogma" is nowhere close to perfect, but it does offer up quite a few enjoyable moments." Ian Webber, rating the EP an eight out of ten at Cross Rhythms, writes, "this short release is worth seeking out." Giving the EP two stars from "HM Magazine", Collin Simula says, "this EP leaves the listener