Let me get this out of the way: I’m (depending on the day) some variety of agnostic. I’ve been more religious than I am now, and I’ve been […]
religion
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Where have all the Christians gone?
“I’ve decided that I am not religious. I am not a Christian. Please don’t try to convince me otherwise.” The young woman who wrote that rejection of religion […]
craft of writing / politics / religion / writing
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A Failure of WorldBuilding: How *The Conjuring* Doesn’t Make Sense
It only took me three years to realize The Conjuring doesn’t make sense. I mean, I don’t think it fulfills a fundamental role of genre, but the film’s […]
life / mental health / rant
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The day after the trauma is the day before hope
Holy Saturday is the bleakest day in the Christian calendar, and it is important… even if you’re not Christian.
Because it’s a powerful story about everyday life.
movies / recommendation
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An Easter Film Recommendation: The Miracle Maker
It’s hard to get across the basic tenets of a religion quickly, especially when you’re talking to children. But it’s also an important thing to do. It’s fairly […]
movies / recommendation
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An Easter Film Recommendation: Jesus Christ Superstar
It’s the time of year when various types of Christianity celebrate Easter, and it’s time for a film recommendation. It might seem superfluous, but I always recommend the […]