People discussed Critical Theory everywhere, from the pastor’s pulpit to the presidential debates. Depending on who you listened to, you probably heard it described as either an essential and valuable way to view racial injustice or false teaching that threatens to tear us apart.
Continue ReadingQuestioning Christian Doctrines in “Doom Eternal”
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 ReadingWant to Join Me on the Fence?
With any subject, humans tend to do two things. We develop an opinion, and then we make that opinion a part of our identity. I like this therefore I am this.
Continue ReadingLessons from “Onward:” Living Life Without a Father
One consequence of the Coronavirus quarantine is the delay in movie premieres. There’s not much point in releasing a movie to theaters if all the theaters are closed. Disney decided to get around that by releasing the new Pixar movie “Onward” straight to streaming on Disney+. Since we’ve got the time, let’s talk about the […]
Continue Reading“Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?” Peter’s Message on Doubt
what do we do when something hits us that we don’t know how to answer? Where do we go when we find ourselves questioning the entire faith? I find myself remembering the words of the apostle Peter. “Lord, to whom shall we go?”
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Should Christians Be Vegetarians?
There can be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding on the topic. Is it morally wrong to meat? Is the ideology of veganism contrary to the Christian worldview?
Continue ReadingLessons from Joker Part 2: We Get What We Deserve.
While Joker presents a world with no heroes, it did get one thing right. Everyone is broken in this world, and has the guilt of their own sin. Maybe we don’t snap and murder people who have wronged us, but that’s not the standard of good that Jesus gave us.
Continue ReadingLessons from Joker Part 1: “Everybody is Awful.”
I will admit, I was not excited to see Joker. I knew it would be a pretty dark and depressing movie since it’s the origin story for a psychopathic murderer. Sometimes a grim movie is worth sitting through.
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?
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