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Books Besides the Bible: Is Science Fiction un-Christian?“[T]he presence of humanity and the prevalence of humanitarian themes throughout the best science fiction stories is not necessarily a denial of human nature, but often an affirmation of the best in us.”
Not Fit for Dinner: Placing #ObamaInHistory“We can disagree about the connections made on the President biography pages, but we we would be mistaken to think that Obama is ahistorical and is leading America in a past-less present.”
The Televangelists: In Praise of Sherlock & its Co-Creator Steven Moffat“Here, then, is a brief tour through Moffat’s oeuvre of awesomeness.”
Sacred Space: What’s Wrong with Videogames in Church?“My objection to video games in church boils down to what makes a church.”
Grace Notes: My Bloody Valentine“Few bands can claim to have altered the musical landscape, much less charted out an entirely new landscape.”
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Featured Features Archive
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When Doubt Wins Out: David Bazan Curses His Branches
Posted on October 28, 2009 | 27 CommentsIn his new album, David Bazan shares his lack of faith. What does it mean for the church? -
How to Celebrate “Reformation Day” Without Being Weird
Posted on October 26, 2009 | 10 CommentsSometimes the scariest thing about Halloween is the bad Reformation Day parties. -
Podcast #64: Where Are the Wild Things, Anyway?
Posted on October 23, 2009 | No CommentsWho cares if it's too scary or not scary enough? "Where the Wild Things Are" is truthful. -
“The Magicians”: If Harry Potter was Doubtful
Posted on October 21, 2009 | 15 CommentsIt’s been called “Harry Potter for grownups,” but it’s more like “Narnia for the disillusioned.” -
When Does Drinking Coffee Become Social Justice?
Posted on October 20, 2009 | 4 CommentsSally Struthers was right: "for the price of a cup of coffee a day..." -
Is ‘Wild Things’ Too Dark, or are Disney Films Too Light?
Posted on October 19, 2009 | 2 CommentsYour kids won't be nearly as frightened as you will be. -
Podcast #63: If This Were a Western, Michael Moore Would be the Bad Guy
Posted on October 16, 2009 | 17 CommentsHe could have been a contender, but Michael Moore is entirely too fast and loose with the truth. -
Drowning In A Sea Of Metaphors
Posted on October 15, 2009 | 3 CommentsWhat happens when metaphors go too far? -
‘Bright Star,’ Dim Characters
Posted on October 14, 2009 | 3 CommentsWith a great romantic poet as its subject matter, you would think this film would have been a bit more poetic. -
Hey Look, An Adulterer…Let’s Throw Rocks!
Posted on October 12, 2009 | No CommentsA meditation on the late-night validity of Letterman. -
Podcast #62: Letterman’s Glass House
Posted on October 9, 2009 | 15 CommentsShouldn't Letterman have known better? -
Does Capitalism: A Love Story = Christianity: An Economic Revolution?
Posted on October 7, 2009 | 1 CommentBen Bartlett questions Michael Moore's claim that capitalism is evil by asking the question, "Can an economic system be morally evil?" -
In Praise of a Lost Genre
Posted on October 6, 2009 | 8 CommentsThe Western is often misunderstood and written off, but it needs to see a renaissance. -
How Michael Moore and Glenn Beck Killed the Truth
Posted on October 4, 2009 | 20 CommentsChristians should set a tone of charity and truthfulness in their political discourse. Here's what not to do. -
Conference on Christianity and Literature: The City (Part 2)
Posted on October 1, 2009 | 2 CommentsCarissa Smith shares her thoughts and insights on a conference you probably should have attended. -
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. -
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." -
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. -
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? -
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?