One of my favorite actors was Paul Newman. He played some of the best roles in motion picture history. Here is picture of Newman in one of his most famous roles, Cool Hand Luke. Cool Hand Luke is an important film with layers of meaning.  Newman plays an unruly prisoner in a Southern chain gang during the 1930’s. 

Some folks have suggested that Newman’s character is somewhat of a Christ figure.  For example, Luke surrounds himself with a band of followers.  He also performs miracles, like a death defying escape during a football game.  He catches the football, scores a touchdown, and just keeps on running.  Eventually, they do find him, however.

Perhaps what is most striking about Luke is his aching search for an absent God.  One day he receives a letter in his prison cell informing him …