Recent Posts
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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RetroPost Features Archive
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RetroPost: The Dangers of Television
Posted on May 20, 2009 | 1 CommentSometimes TV can be harmful. Who knew! -
RetroPost: Why Should Jim and Pam Marry?
Posted on May 13, 2009 | 1 CommentWhile a Halpert-Beasley marriage could be spiritually insightful, it could also spell disaster for The Office. -
RetroPost: What Do We Truly Like About American Idol?
Posted on April 29, 2009 | No CommentsI mean seriously, let's be honest. -
RetroPost: Has Bill O’Reilly Overstayed His Welcome?
Posted on April 15, 2009 | No CommentsIn April of last year, the 24-hour news cycle had a lot of problems. Not a lot has changed. -
RetroPost: Christians and March Madness
Posted on March 25, 2009 | No CommentsA year ago, Ben Bartlett addressed why we enjoy March Madness as well as some considerations Christians should have about the tournament season. -
RetroPost: An Obsession with Opinion
Posted on March 18, 2009 | No CommentsBen Bartlett warns against putting so much emphasis on public opinion polls. -
RetroPost: Sea-World’s Sentimental Secret
Posted on March 12, 2009 | No CommentsRichard Clark finds humanism on full display at a surprising place. -
Looking Forward: Politics in 2009
Posted on January 29, 2009 | 1 CommentBen Bartlett shares his top 3 political issues to watch in 2009. -
RetroPost: How Do You Respond When Your Team Loses?
Posted on January 15, 2009 | 2 CommentsDavid Dunham swallows his pride. -
RetroPost: God-Clause – Reflections on Santa and Theology Proper
Posted on December 23, 2008 | No CommentsDavid Dunham wonders why we're so obsessed with Santa, anyway. -
RetroPost: Your Life in 12 Words or Less
Posted on December 4, 2008 | 2 CommentsAlan Noble points out the dehumanizing effect of Facebook profiles, personal ads, and eulogies. -
Confessions of a First-Time American Idol Viewer
Posted on April 25, 2008 | No CommentsCarissa Smith just watched her first episode of American Idol... and she's really into it. -
Podcast #25: Should Christians Cast Down their (American) Idols?
Posted on April 22, 2008 | 1 CommentAbout three weeks ago, Ben and I sat down and discussed American Idol, including the morality of American Idol's infamous audition episodes, whether or not Christians should embrace and support Idol Gives Back, and more. Also, we give out our Christ and Pop Culture Awards for Voting Shows. -
The Case for Simon Cowell
Posted on April 21, 2008 | 15 CommentsDavid Dunham kicks off CAPC's American Idol week by praising honest evaluation in an age of "Idol" words. -
Getting Our Bearings: A Review of “The Golden Compass”
Posted on December 12, 2007 | 10 Comments“When Polar Bears Attack” is not the name of a new Fox Television reality show, rather it is the only remotely interesting part in an otherwise confused, tiresome, and overly-hyped film. The Golden Compass directed by Chris Weitz, was billed as another Lord of the Rings type fantasy epic film, it falls far short, however.