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Archive for November, 2007
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“Chuck Norris Approved”
Posted on November 18, 2007 | 1 CommentMike Huckabee’s First TV Ad: “Chuck Norris Approved” -
9 signposts for film
Posted on November 16, 2007 | No Comments9 signposts for watching movies. -
Embracing Truth in Fiction
Posted on November 16, 2007 | 11 CommentsIn response to our recent podcast, Sniping for Christ, Seminarian writes: "Are we giving young adults and men further justification that they do not need to grow up? Later, an assertion is made that 'Movies touch on the deep things of life.' Sure, they might, but for many we would have to expose ourselves to sin first, and most teens don’t sit and ponder the questions afterwards anyway." -
Burton back at Dis in 2-pic deal
Posted on November 16, 2007 | No CommentsTim Burton signed on to direct a 3-D Alice in Wonderland for Disney. -
Colossians Three Sixteen » “Engage” By Being
Posted on November 15, 2007 | 1 Comment“Engage” By Being: “Very many Christians who seem to be concerned with “engaging the culture” don’t actually seem to participate in culture. Rather, they study it from afar trying to learn the secret handshakes without ever actually shaking hands with anyone.” -
The Dane on the Writer’s Strike
Posted on November 15, 2007 | No CommentsThe Dane on the Writer’s Strike: “The fact of the matter is: sometimes, you’re just payed to do a job. Once the job is done, it’s not your business what happens to your work.” -
“Mommy, what is that alien doing?”
Posted on November 15, 2007 | 20 CommentsOn November 20th, one of the most anticipated games of the year will be released for the Xbox 360, Bioware’s Mass Effect; when it arrives on my doorstep, I will have the choice to encourage alien, unnatural, sexual immorality. PC gamers have known Bioware for... -
It’s Not a Spell, it’s just Math
Posted on November 15, 2007 | No CommentsBad School has good results after using “Harry Potter” Curriculum: “This term has seen the seven to 11 year olds learning subtraction with the help of a Potter-esque “spell”, writing their own plays based on the best-selling books and even keeping fit by pretending to... -
Strike Chart
Posted on November 14, 2007 | 4 CommentsHow long do your favorite TV shows have until the strike kills them? -
Super Mario Galaxy Reinvents Perfection
Posted on November 14, 2007 | No Comments“Super Mario Galaxy Reinvents Perfection” -
Why it’s pointless to watch The Daily Show live
Posted on November 14, 2007 | No CommentsWhy it’s pointless to watch The Daily Show live -
Rear Window and Governmental Ethics
Posted on November 14, 2007 | 2 CommentsThe threat of terrorism in our back yard has made this a new world that we live in. It has made our government wrestle with new questions and find new answers, and all at break neck speed. I have never been happier to not be involved in politics myself, let alone to be the president. These days there is political tension over everything, least of which is the subject of “rendition.” -
Potter stars react to gay twist
Posted on November 13, 2007 | No CommentsPotter stars react to gay twist -
Podcast #15: Sniping for Christ?
Posted on November 12, 2007 | 7 CommentsThese days, churches use all sorts of things to aid in evangelism. Movie nights, Super-bowl parties, and yes, even Halo 3. Recently Owen Strachan posted on his blog about this growing video-game evangelism trend. We liked what he had to say so much, we thought we'd have him on the show to talk about it. -
Mourning TV
Posted on November 12, 2007 | No CommentsCo-creator of Lost: “Television is dying.” -
Short Bibliographies for Christians and Culture
Posted on November 11, 2007 | 1 CommentHere’s a Bibliography on Christians and Culture And Here’s another one. -
Rock N’ Roll Grace
Posted on November 10, 2007 | 2 CommentsIt is arguably the most famous hymn in the Christian tradition and more non-Christians know it than any other: Amazing Grace. The author of this august hymn is John Newton (1725-1807), an 18th century English Puritan. The hymn has been used, however, in various songs throughout history since its publications, for example: The American rock band The Eagles used it as the chorus to "Peaceful Easy Feeling". The most recent use of the song is in a particular track from a Christian alternative band: The Almost. -
Strike Sadness
Posted on November 9, 2007 | 1 Comment
In light of the Writer's Strike, I've been feeling sort of guilty at just how broken up I am about the whole thing. I find myself wincing at the idea of The Office disappearing in two weeks. I cringe at the thought of a giant break after the first eight episodes of Lost. I just assumed this was a sign that I was way too into television.
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The Revolution Will Have to Call You Back
Posted on November 9, 2007 | No CommentsDavid blogged recently about the iPhone, examining what Christians should think of such a device. One observation: “…it has the potential to become a god. Lining up to buy the iPhone may just suggest the worship of materialism that is rampant in our country. It... -
Jesus Goes to South Park
Posted on November 9, 2007 | 4 CommentsSouth Park has had a consistently successful run ever since it’s debut in 1997. Created and written by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, who also do the majority of the voices for the show, it is aired on Comedy Central, a network known for edgy, line-crossing comedy programs that are often marked by intelligently satirical qualities. South Park is no different. While the show often tends toward easy humor such as excessive profanity and fart-jokes, it also has moments of skillful insight.