Don’t Let Halloween Mock the Resurrection
E. Stephen Burnett, Nov 2, 2017
Do our Halloween tropes make fun of serious death, or exchange resurrection light for undead darkness?
It’s Not The Holiday You Think It Is – Reprise
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 31, 2017
I’m not suggesting Christians should have “our holiday” and non-Christians, “theirs.” But it seems pretty clear, if Christians don’t celebrate the Reformation, no one else will.
Satan, The Imaginary, And Halloween Re-do
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 30, 2017
The celebration of Halloween continues to be a point of contention which I think a site about speculative literature should address.
Fiction Friday – Terra Soul by S. J. Abraham
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 27, 2017
Everything should be great for Ayla, but it’s not.
95 Theses for Christian Fiction Reformation, part 4
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 26, 2017
Readers can apply the five Reformation “solas” to a biblical reformation of Christian fiction.
Through Uncanny Valley
Shannon McDermott, Oct 25, 2017
“But in general, take my advice, when you meet anything that is going to be Human and isn’t yet, or used to be Human once and isn’t now, or ought to be Human and isn’t, you keep your eyes on […]
Should #MeToo Apply to Books, Movies, and Video Games?
Zac Totah, Oct 24, 2017
Constantly surrounded as we are by entertainment that shows, even encourages, sexual exploitation, it’s no wonder we live in a society where #MeToo is a sad reality.
Ghosts . . . In The Bible?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 23, 2017
Ghost stories, to me, are much like demon and angel stories. Real angels and demons do exist, but few stories stick to the Biblical narrative that show us what those supernatural beings are like.
95 Theses for Christian Fiction Reformation, part 3
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 20, 2017
If we hope to reform Christian fiction, we need to affirm what’s right about these novels.
No Other Gods
Mark Carver, Oct 18, 2017
I didn’t catch Tom Cruise’s The Mummy in theaters, so I watched it on DVD when it came out last week. It wasn’t as awful as I was expecting, though it doesn’t hold a candle to the Brendan Fraser films […]
The Doctor Doesn’t Believe in the Devil—Should We?
Zac Totah, Oct 17, 2017
As Christians, what’s the best way to react to stories that are equal parts incredible storytelling and philosophical blundering?
When Is Horror Too Much?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 16, 2017
Believers of old did not shy away from horror. Hardly! Some of our most loved hymns are based on a premise of what we today consider to be horror.
95 Theses for Christian Fiction Reformation, part 2
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 12, 2017
Christian-made fiction’s worst errors come from shallow or false beliefs about our faith.
Once Upon A(nother) Time
Shannon McDermott, Oct 11, 2017
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away … fairy tales happen. It’s the best place for it, too; anything can happen there. The classic fairy tale opening, like the classic fairy tale ending (happily ever after), is […]
Are We Actually More Like the Villain Than the Hero?
Zac Totah, Oct 10, 2017
Do we overlook something when thinking about stories? Namely, which archetype falls closer to us, the readers, on the heroic-to-villainous spectrum?
Fantasy and The Depiction Of Evil
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 9, 2017
In fantasy, choosing against God can look like eating Turkish Delight or keeping a ring you set out to destroy.
95 Theses for Christian Fiction Reformation, part 1
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 5, 2017
500 years ago, God’s church needed reformation. Now Christian fiction needs reforming.
Guns. Lots of Guns.
Mark Carver, Oct 4, 2017
Guns are fun to shoot in real life and fun to watch on-screen. But they are just a tool.
3 Reasons We Need to Read About Evil In Stories
Zac Totah, Oct 3, 2017
Evil’s not a topic we like to face. We want to keep it safely locked away where it can’t cause discomfort. But we need to have it in front of us, to be reminded it exists. Especially in stories.
Evil And The One Ring To Rule Them All
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 2, 2017
Evil is one of the more compelling topics of theology, literature, and philosophy. Does evil exist? If so, where did it come from?
Six Things that Work Aboard ‘Star Trek: Discovery’
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 28, 2017
Star Trek: Discovery lets Christian fans engage a conflicted sci-fi world built on humanism.
7 Reasons Why a Silmarillion Movie Is a Terrible Idea
Zac Totah, Sep 26, 2017
Are we in for a return to Middle-earth? The hesitation to leave for good is understandable, but there are a number of reasons why a Silmarillion movie isn’t the answer.
When Monsters Change Sides
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 25, 2017
Some creatures are imaginary. I think of unicorns and heffelumps and vampires and zombies. Or orcs or elves or hobbits. Some of these beings have a basis in history. For instance dragons are mentioned in the Bible. At least one […]
Guest Post by Chris Morris: Showers, Character Depth, and Chronic Illness
Chris Morris, Sep 22, 2017
Before I tell this story about chronic illness, you have to promise you won’t picture me naked. Promise? I’m waiting . . . okay, we’re good. I remember the day I knew my seizures were going to be a big […]
Do the Bible and Conscience Limit Christian Cosplay?
Travis Perry, Sep 21, 2017
Your cosplay choices can be shaped by other Christians’ advice, but only God and Holy Scripture should guide you.
Down With the Sickness
Mark Carver, Sep 20, 2017
The biggest threat to human existence rarely gets news coverage: it’s not North Korea, global warming, or white privilege; it’s disease.
Entering Storyland: Why We Become Immersed in the Tales We Read
Zac Totah, Sep 19, 2017
Stories have a common thread running through them. They’re not real, but in our minds, it’s as if they are.
For Me . . . Examining Our Focus
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 18, 2017
The question is: do any of the things we love become the thing we live for?
An Unheralded Significance
Shannon McDermott, Sep 13, 2017
Show me a person who thinks that the Old Testament is only tales for children, and I will show you a person who hasn’t read the Old Testament.
10 Movie Clichés to Drive a Sane Person Crazy
Zac Totah, Sep 12, 2017
We all have them. Pet peeves that drive us crazy. When it comes to movie clichés, some warrant a special place in the storytelling dungeon. Here are ten of the worst.
