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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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General Culture Features Archive
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The Kiddy Pool: “Thank You, God” — TV Put into Perspective
Posted on November 21, 2011 | 2 Comments"All three of us piled into the car and headed to our local big box store to find a reasonably priced TV that wouldn’t dominate our entire living room." -
Of Shakespeare and Conspiracies: The Real Stakes of the “Who Was Shakespeare?” Debate
Posted on November 21, 2011 | 3 CommentsThe debate regarding Shakespeare's authorship can teach us how to think critically about conspiracy theories. -
Sacred Space: Hardcore Christian
Posted on November 18, 2011 | 4 Comments"I confess that I don't want to be John Piper. I want to be like my friend the electrician." -
Mixed Signals: When Your Free Will Infringes upon Mine
Posted on November 17, 2011 | No CommentsWhat happens when our desire for freedom conflicts with our desire to remain safe and protected? -
Dear Driscoll, MMA is not a Measure of Manhood — Jesus is
Posted on November 17, 2011 | 19 CommentsJesus presents a true vision of manhood through his humility and sacrifice, not just his glory and strength. -
What Memes Mean: The Kitten Covers and Creative Praise
Posted on November 16, 2011 | 2 Comments"In a million little ways, in a million little name- and product-drops, we reveal to the world the things that bring us joy." -
The CaPC Superlatives: Noteworthy Achievements in Film, Music, Advertising, and Games
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsGet your popcorn and soda pop. Here are some superlatives, guys (and gals). -
Podcast #105: Meditating on Penn State’s Moral Failure
Posted on November 15, 2011 | No CommentsIt could mean disaster for Penn State, but what does all of this mean for us? -
Happy Valley: The Delusion of Penn State’s Paradise, Lost
Posted on November 13, 2011 | 9 CommentsA native citizen of "Happy Valley" wrestles with the mythos of the land and the meaning of a scandal. -
Elsewhere: Scandals, Acting, Politics, and Infographics
Posted on November 11, 2011 | 1 CommentThose are separate entries, by the way, not all one and the same. -
Sacred Space: Ministry as Vocation
Posted on November 11, 2011 | 4 Comments"This elevated sense of importance that pastors often feel comes from the idea that they are 'more special' because they are in the pastoral ministry." -
What Memes Mean: Nickelback and the Psychology of Punching Bags
Posted on November 9, 2011 | 1 Comment"Common enemies and dislikes draw people together, often more readily than common loves and interests." -
Podcast #104: MacArthur’s “Encouragement” for the Young, Restless, and Reformed
Posted on November 8, 2011 | 2 CommentsAnd now, a very special and kind of weirdly unhelpful message from John MacArthur. -
Elsewhere: Walking Dead Theology, Anonymous vs Los Zetas, and Bieber Baby
Posted on November 4, 2011 | 2 CommentsLook at us, reading stuff all over the Internet and delivering it to you dressed up in a purdy bow. -
Mixed Signals: The American Heritage Dictionary Says Words Still Matter
Posted on November 3, 2011 | No Comments"The words we choose say something significant about who we are and what we believe." -
Mixed Signals: The Power of Selective Storytelling
Posted on October 27, 2011 | No Comments"The difficult thing about story development for a marketing platform is that time and space are limited. Writers need to determine which elements and facts make for the most compelling piece." -
Reading Through “Half the Church,” Part 4: A Blessed Alliance
Posted on October 26, 2011 | No Comments"There is too much to do and too much brokenness in this world for any of God’s people to sit idle." -
Citizenship Confusion: Sometimes “Political Correctness” Is Just Common Decency
Posted on October 24, 2011 | 14 CommentsA Messiah College student group stands up for edifying language, leading conservatives and Christians to condemn the college for caving to "political correctness." Wait, what? -
The Kiddy Pool: Happy Dress-Up Day!
Posted on October 24, 2011 | 1 Comment"I can’t forget what Halloween means to many people, and my participation in it will always be measured and restricted by the fact that my understanding of the spiritual realm is quite different from the mainstream’s" -
Elsewhere: Balking Dawkins, the “Age” of Instagram, Grand Grantland, and the Music of 1991
Posted on October 21, 2011 | No CommentsAlso: Kirk is not "one of the ladies," Rich links to Video "Game" articles, Alan is profound, and Jason enjoys music.