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The final film in the Indiana Jones series is released today.

Some think the series is just harmless fun. But others think it has a religious meaning.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is the latest film in the Indiana Jones series.

The films star Harrison Ford as a travelling hero who hunts for buried treasure. Along the way he gets into chases, fights evil villains and dodges dangerous traps.

The films are among the most popular ever made, with a worldwide total box office of $1.99bn (£1.57bn). They are also well-liked. Critics have praised the new film for being "wildly silly and entertaining".

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Some believe that there is more to the series than fun. The pastorA minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation. Dwight Longenecker argues that the series' first three films are a Christian analogyA comparison between one thing and another.. As the films go, Jones goes from selfish to selfless. This echoes a journey from faithlessness to faith.

Yet others think that this is overthinking. Not every story is an allegoryA story or poem that has a hidden moral or political meaning. . Jones's growth may be just that - a man becoming a better person by facing tough situations. Religion has nothing to do with it.

Yes! The Christian echoes in the journey are clear. It cannot just be an accident.

No! Religion runs deep in culture. The writers of Indiana Jones were just inspired by the world around them.