This is the second installment in Advent All Around, a Think Christian series that sees reflections of Advent in the culture at large. Our first piece in the series, on Gabrielle Giffords and hope, can be found here. We light the second, purple Advent candle today to remember Mary and… [more]
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Mindy Kaling, imago dei and the fun-ness of God
I couldn’t believe my ears. Did she really say the “fun-ness of God”? A quick rewind of the interview I was transcribing for another writing assignment proved I had heard incorrectly. “Abundance of God,” she’d said. Not fun-ness. Shoot. I mean, God’s abundance is a plenty wonderful thing to discuss.… [more]
Batman, mercy and ‘Arkham City’
I am not Batman. As I play "Batman: Arkham City," this becomes more and more apparent. The world of "Arkham City" is morally vacuous and I can’t help but feel that the Dark Knight’s brand of justice doesn’t go far enough. Batman is the Christ of "Arkham City," yet I… [more]
Are magic tricks only for atheists?
Thanks in part to a Showtime series that seeks to disprove supernatural beliefs, including religious ones, magician Penn Jillette and his shorter, quieter partner Raymond Teller have become public faces for atheism and skepticism. Now Jillette, in his new book "God, No!," says he has little use for performers who… [more]
What would your marriage look like on HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’?
Before I was married, I had no idea the cable channel HGTV existed. Now, as a supportive spouse and home owner, a good chunk of my TV time is filled with home improvement style shows. At the top of the DVR list sits "House Hunters." If you don’t know the… [more]
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Bradm Professional blackjack seems to me to lack any sort of service of one's neighbor...
What I learned as a card-counting Christian
Adam Forrest Interesting thoughts, though I would like to challenge your statement that some kindnesses are banal. If I treat real virtues like honesty and humility as banal goodness, I think I would be taking good graces for granted.
How the Berenstain Bears enhance the Ten Commandments
Mari-Anna Frangen Stalnacke I personally use Pinterest to do ministry. So let's not throw (out) the baby with the bath water. Authentic living is possible in social media, too.
Does Pinterest promote consumerism or community?
Tanny Thank you for putting into words exactly why I'm uncomfortable with how much time I (and others) spend on the internet, watching TV, etc. It's not that we've lost the ability to have conversations, it's that it's become easier to see real people as just another image to consume.
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