It’s a strange world we live in when one of the most infamous atheists, Richard Dawkins, is calling himself a “cultural Christian.” Of course, he’s still an atheist, but nevertheless, there has been a palpable shift in the West’s intellectual atmosphere for Dawkins (and others) to be willing to embrace such an identity. And yet,... Continue Reading →
Can Christians Escape Culture?
Coming to the dual understanding that Scripture readily and unapologetically uses human culture and that no human being is capable of completely disassociating themselves from the influences of culture, is helpful for properly framing the discussion.
Stop Calling Everyone “Woke”
“Did you hear about the Christian YouTuber who affirms that humans are responsible for climate change?” “Yeah, he’s gotten really woke.” “What about the Christian organization that intentionally allows diverse perspectives within a broad range of orthodox and conservative denominations? A couple of articles I’ve read recently were too soft on LGBT issues. I know... Continue Reading →
An Arcane Christian Connection: Jinx, Silco, Love, & God
This article contains major spoilers for season 1 of Arcane: League of Legends. In our current media-saturated, entertainment-driven culture, it is not always easy to find something that not only goes against the trope-saturated grain of mediocrity, but that does so with dynamic visual storytelling, diverse and unique character types, rich moral complexity, and an... Continue Reading →
Harry Potter and the Hope of Resurrection
This article contains major spoilers for the original Harry Potter series. The theme of resurrection is dominant in the last of the seven original Harry Potter books. One of the three great “hallows” is literally called the resurrection stone. Harry even undergoes a physical resurrection of sorts after sacrificing himself for those he loves. The Christian... Continue Reading →
C.S. Lewis and Jedi Knights
There is just something about Star Wars. From the simple, yet iconic, lightsaber, all the way to the stark contrast of a clearly defined external good and evil, juxtaposed against a seemingly never-ending war between the Light and the Dark within each character’s own heart. Following the absolute cinematic perfection of the most recent Clone... Continue Reading →