Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Shem from the Bible
Have you ever played the game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon"? The idea is that any actor can be linked to Kevin Bacon through their film roles in six steps or less. But did you know that you can also link Shem from the Bible to Kevin Bacon in just six steps? Let’s explore the connections!
Step 1: Shem was the son of Noah.
Step 2: Noah was played by Russell Crowe in the film "Noah" (2014).
Step 3: Russell Crowe starred in "Les Misérables" (2012) with Hugh Jackman.
Step 4: Hugh Jackman starred in "X-Men: First Class" (2011) with James McAvoy.
Step 5: James McAvoy starred in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014) with Jennifer Lawrence.
Step 6: Jennifer Lawrence starred in "X-Men: Apocalypse" (2016) with Kevin Bacon.
Interesting Trivia: Kevin Bacon is not only an actor, but also a musician. He formed a band called The Bacon Brothers with his brother, Michael Bacon. The band has released several albums and tours regularly.
Bible Verse: "And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan." – Genesis 9:18 (KJV)
As the son of Noah, Shem played an important role in the biblical account of the flood. This verse reminds us of the lineage of Noah’s sons and their descendants. Despite the passage of time and the many connections we can make through film roles, the Bible remains a steadfast anchor for our faith.