Thanks for the response. Many fine points, here and in sibling comments. There was one point I did want to reply to: "It's satire and satire is meant to provok

Thanks for the response. Many fine points, here and in sibling comments. There was one point I did want to reply to: "It's satire and satire is meant to provoke and challenge thought, to raise questions." That's a good way to separate mockery and satire, but unfortunately on sensitive subjects I get the feeling that some people may be so used to getting the former that it's hard to distinguish the latter. Humour can open up a conversation, but it can just as easily shut it down. And with a movie, it all comes down to the one watching; even well-meaning satire can end up being received as mockery, by both those who agree with the views presented and those who disagree. The result may end up being less thought-provoking and more calcifying pre-existing opinions. Anyhow, I didn't intend to stir up debate re. science vs. faith. There's a much longer conversation that could be had there. My original intent was simply to try to provoke a bit of empathy, regardless of what one's beliefs may be.