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Archive for September, 2009
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Friends Don’t Let Friends Enjoy Killing Friends
Posted on September 30, 2009 | 1 CommentA fascinating new study likens video game battles to war in the following way: When you beat someone in a competition, you experience a surge of testosterone. However, a study suggests this is only true if you’ve beaten people you don’t know. Researchers at the University of... -
Conference on Christianity and Literature: The City (Part 1)
Posted on September 30, 2009 | 1 CommentA special treat: Carissa Smith shares her thoughts and insights on a conference you probably should have attended. -
Dis-establish this!
Posted on September 29, 2009 | 1 CommentThe Washington Post does a piece about a Church/State issue coming before the Supreme Court this term. Specifically, it relates to a display of a cross on National land in honor of WW I veterans. I would also point you to this opinion of Justice... -
Christ and Un-Popular Culture?
Posted on September 29, 2009 | No CommentsIn his debut article, Chase Livingston explains the dangers of reality television's obsession with "losers." -
A Saudi Prince in Liverpool
Posted on September 29, 2009 | 2 CommentsSaudi Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah reveals his plans to buy up 50% of the stock in struggling Liverpool football club. -
Grrrooovy!
Posted on September 28, 2009 | 1 CommentThe Return of EarthWorm Jim! -
The Power of Community
Posted on September 27, 2009 | No CommentsIn his debut post, Ryan Holmes finds a helpful principle in the pilot episode of NBC's Community. -
Chuck Colson gets Christian politics right.
Posted on September 25, 2009 | 7 CommentsChuck Colson gets Christian politics right. – I’ve always had a lot of respect for Colson. It’s good to read this at Patrol. -
Is Dan Brown a “writer”?
Posted on September 25, 2009 | 5 CommentsIs Dan Brown a “writer”? Former CaPC writer, Charles Jones says probably not. -
Podcast #61: Science Fiction = Spiritual Non-Fiction?
Posted on September 25, 2009 | 4 CommentsIs there value in science fiction, or is it just humanistic wish-fulfillment? -
DEIDOX
Posted on September 22, 2009 | 2 CommentsIf you haven’t already, check out Deidox: “true stories of how everyday people are being used by God in the world today. ” Really good stuff here. The subjects are just as good as the craft. -
This is Important, Guys!
Posted on September 22, 2009 | 4 CommentsThe Lost Symbol and The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown’s 20 worst sentences. My personal favorite: “Physicist Leonardo Vetra smelled burning flesh, and he knew it was his own.” -
What Can You Learn From A 250 Year Old Drink?
Posted on September 22, 2009 | 20 CommentsWhat can a guy who made beer teach us about prayer? -
Games Are Not Media
Posted on September 21, 2009 | 5 CommentsGames Are Not Media: Dang, looks like we had it wrong last week. Seriously though, this is a great thought-provoking article that’s worth reading if you like considering the nature of the gaming medium. I’m sure there’s someone else out there that enjoys that sort... -
Podcast #60: The Pop Culture 180
Posted on September 18, 2009 | 3 CommentsWho suffered most? Rich and Ben go head to head to find out. -
Constitution Day
Posted on September 17, 2009 | 5 CommentsToday is Constitution Day, marking the completion of our nation’s governing document. It has served us well these 200+ years and may it continue, Lord willing, to do so in the future. Have a read of it on this day, if you get the chance. -
The Online Art Show
Posted on September 17, 2009 | 5 CommentsThe Online Art Show – It’s the rare case where the reality ended up way better than the concept sounded to me. Force yourself to take your time and you won’t be sorry. -
Living the ‘Goode’ Life
Posted on September 17, 2009 | No CommentsFox's short-lived The Goode Family finds environmentalists hilarious. -
Why Jordan Has No Joy
Posted on September 16, 2009 | 3 CommentsDid anyone else think Michael Jordan seemed a bit... grumpy? -
‘Agora’ Review from Toronto
Posted on September 15, 2009 | No CommentsIs Agora an anti-Christian film? Kenneth Morefield says no (and he likes it better than The Road, which he also reviews here): There will be many viewers, I suspect, who will feel the group with which they identify is singled out and represented the most...