Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with James the half-brother of Jesus from the Bible

If you’re not familiar with the game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon," the premise is simple: you can connect any actor to Kevin Bacon through their film roles within six steps. But what if we applied this game to James, the half-brother of Jesus from the Bible? Let’s see how we can connect him to Kevin Bacon.

Step 1: James the brother of Jesus to Peter

James was one of the twelve apostles and the half-brother of Jesus, according to Mark 6:3. Peter was also an apostle and a close friend of James.

Step 2: Peter to Mark Wahlberg

Peter is played by actor Mark Wahlberg in the movie "The Passion of the Christ." This film was directed by Mel Gibson.

Step 3: Mel Gibson to Jodie Foster

Mel Gibson directed the movie "Braveheart" which starred Jodie Foster’s then-husband, Mel Gibson.

Step 4: Jodie Foster to Tom Hanks

Jodie Foster starred in the movie "The Silence of the Lambs" with Anthony Hopkins, who later starred in the movie "The Remains of the Day" with Emma Thompson. Thompson starred alongside Tom Hanks in "Saving Mr. Banks."

Step 5: Tom Hanks to Meryl Streep

Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep starred together in the movie "The Post."

Step 6: Meryl Streep to Kevin Bacon

Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon starred in the movie "The River Wild" together.

So there you have it – James, the half-brother of Jesus, is only six degrees away from Kevin Bacon!

Interesting details/trivia:

• Mel Gibson, who directed Mark Wahlberg in "The Passion of the Christ," is known for his controversial views and statements.
• Jodie Foster is not only an actress but also a director and producer.
• Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep have both won multiple Academy Awards for their acting performances.

Bible verse related to James:
"But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." – James 1:6 (NIV) This verse emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God, which James himself demonstrated through his life and actions as a disciple of Jesus.