Making fun of modern Christian art and storytelling has become such a common practice that it is almost cliché. Weak writing, one-dimensional characters, unrealistic representations of unbelievers, radically simplistic portrayals of the complexities of faith, life, and discipleship—the list of charges brought against Christian music, movies, and literature is vast. Unfortunately, many of these charges... Continue Reading →
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 →
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.
“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 →
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 →
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 →