For Greater Glory is their story. A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government. Hosted by Trap-A-Holics For Greater Glory Warnings: proposition 65 reasons:PROP 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to some kind of chemicals, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Greater_Glory_(aka_Cristiada) That is where For Greater Glory begins. Amazingly, this persecution and war — which killed more than 200,000 Mexicans — were virtually suppressed in history books and education. He taught that it is important for us not just to do good things, but to do them for the right reasons. Dear Peter O'Toole, You were one of the greats. For Greater Glory, a 2012 epic historical war film (the most expensive film ever made in Mexico), depicts the events of the 1920s when a totalitarian regime gained control of Mexico and tried to suppress the Catholic Church.To resist the regime, many Christians took up the cry, “Viva Cristo Rey!” [“Long live Christ the King!”] They called themselves “Cristeros.” FOR GREATER GLORY is a memorable, important movie. The sometimes painfully sincere and slow-moving “For Greater Glory” clearly aspires to be inspirational, but history won’t cooperate. Directed by Dean Wright. “For the greater glory of God.” This was Ignatius’s motto. It vividly and dramatically demonstrates that people have to fight for their freedom. Stream For Greater Glory Vol 1 Mixtape by G.B.E. The drama is personalized through the eyes of the alter boy Jose (Mauricio Kuri). The movie takes place in 1920s Mexico. Thank you for accepting a role in our film and having an opportunity to know you, truly a gift. 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