Let There Be Light

Sol Harkens participates in a high-profile debate with a Christian leader, presenting his atheistic arguments with confidence. The exchange ends with him perceived as having won, boosting his public profile and media interest. He leaves with a renewed sense of his public persona.

Sol attends a party celebrating his book and debate success. He double-fists cocktails and tries to persuade his girlfriend to come home with him, but she refuses. Disappointed, he leaves to head home, already intoxicated.

Still intoxicated, he veers off the road and crashes into a nearby construction site. The collision leaves him near death and in a state of adrenaline-fueled shock as responders arrive. The accident marks a turning point in his skeptical worldview.

In a carnival-like light tunnel at the moment of the crash, Sol sees his young son David, who died years earlier. The apparition urges him to let God's love fill him, shouting Let there be light as he regains consciousness. He remains clinically dead for about four minutes before awakening.

Sol awakens in the hospital to find his ex-wife Katy by his side, affirming the reality of his vision. The experience deepens his crisis of science versus faith and prompts questions about what he has seen. Doctors attribute the visions to adrenal brain surges from trauma.

Katy's presence prompts Sol to seek spiritual guidance, and he goes to the church to speak with Vinny, a pastor and former mob member. After hearing the resurrection story, Sol experiences an epiphany and is baptized again.

Over several visits, Sol and Katy rekindle their relationship and decide to rebuild a family with their two surviving sons. He proposes and she accepts, signaling a new start. Almost immediately they learn that Katy has terminal cancer.

Fox News host Sean Hannity learns of Sol's story and invites him onto his program, hoping to amplify his message. Sol discusses his experiences and the shift from atheism to faith, drawing wide attention.

Sol launches a world peace initiative called the Let There Be Light campaign, urging people worldwide to shine their lights toward the sky at night. He frames the act as a unifying gesture of faith and goodwill. The campaign aligns his newfound faith with public influence.

On the night of the campaign, millions participate and shine their lights toward the heavens. The collective glow becomes visible from space, a striking symbol of global unity through faith. The moment reinforces Sol's message and its inspirational reach.

During a quiet night of family Christmas songs outside their home, Katy dies suddenly in Sol's arms. The loss tests Sol's faith and deepens his resolve to carry forward the lessons of their journey. The tragedy marks a pivotal moment in his personal and spiritual arc.