I never thought I would say this, but “Doom” gave me a lot to think about. It definitely does not present a very Christian perspective, but it gives us some interesting questions to consider about God and the church.
Continue ReadingIs “Doom” a Christian Video Game?
What makes a piece of media Christian or Satanic? Most conversations end with either “It’s of the devil and should be avoided and burned,” or “It’s just a fun video game that nobody needs to worry about.” Is “Doom” a Christian video game, and what would make it one?
Continue ReadingLessons from Bojack Horseman: Looking for Happiness in All the Wrong Places
This particular horse is a washed-up actor living in LA, whose story is used as an outlet for comedy, drama, and social commentary. The show does not present a Christian worldview, but there are a number of things that Christians should take note of. What are the lessons from Bojack Horseman?
Continue ReadingLessons from Doctor Strange: “Looking Through a Keyhole”
2016’s Doctor Strange seems to have largely faded away as yet another super hero origin story. That’s unfortunate because it explores themes and ideas rarely seen in this kind of movie. One in particular sets us up for a very relevant conversation when discussing Christian apologetics.
Continue ReadingLessons from the Big Screen: What We Can Learn from Media and Story
Have you ever finished a movie and asked yourself if it was worth your time? Is there really any redeeming quality to this, or am I just wasting my life on mindless entertainment?
Continue ReadingHow Should Christians Respond to Thanos?
Part of both evangelism and apologetics is engaging people and the culture. Let’s be honest, we spend a lot of time on movies, TV, video games, music, etc. The ideas in them will have an impact on our society with or without us, so we may as well use them to our advantage.
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