God From The Story
R. L. Copple, Nov 19, 2013
Any author who has God as a character is always in danger of alienating readers by what God does or doesn’t do or say.
C. S. Lewis Fifty Years Later
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 18, 2013
“Of the three [famous men who died November 22, 1963], it was Lewis who not only was the most influential of his time, but whose reach extends to these times and likely beyond.” – Cal Thomas
Fairytales … Truer Than Real Life?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 15, 2013
Fairytales promote a desire for . . . other. Not a desire for fire-breathing dragons to terrorize your city block, or a desire for fantastical battles to happen on your front lawn, but a desire for “something beyond.”
‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 8: Flies and Spiders
E. Stephen Burnett, Nov 14, 2013
In which the Dwarves’ company enters a fantasy forest corrupted by evil.
The Importance Of Reading: A Biased Opinion
Yvonne Anderson, Nov 13, 2013
Bias doesn’t mean you’re wrong, as Neil Gaiman shows in a (London) Guardian interview.
Theism, Reloaded
R. L. Copple, Nov 12, 2013
You can theorize on the fence, but you can’t live there.
The Words Of C. S. Lewis
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 11, 2013
On November 22, fifty years ago, C. S. Lewis passed away. While we at Spec Faith certainly have never ignored this great Christian thinker, apologist, and speculative writer, it still seems appropriate to focus on him this month as a tribute.
Ender’s Film Has Game
Melissa Ortega, Nov 8, 2013
Reviewer Melissa Ortega doubted filmmakers could adapt Orson Scott Card’s sci-fi story, but 15 minutes in, she changed her mind.
‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 7: Queer Lodgings
E. Stephen Burnett, Nov 7, 2013
Tolkien introduces Beorn the non-“were-bear,” a creature of vague loyalties and mixed methods.
Can A Geek Be A Good Christian? Part III — Straining The Gnats
John Otte, Nov 6, 2013
You know, I’d like to weave an elaborate excuse as to why it’s been a month and a half since I posted, something involving aliens, resurrected Nazis, or some other elaborate, spec fic worthy story of heroics and general derring-do. […]
A Moral Imperative
R. L. Copple, Nov 5, 2013
“You can’t legislate morality.” . . . the statement as written is categorically false.
Finding Books
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 4, 2013
Most of us don’t choose our stories based on what’s good for us. That smacks too much like taking our medicine or eating our vegetables.
Announcing Realm Makers 2014
Rebecca P. Minor, Nov 1, 2013
The place: Villanova University. The time: May 30-31, 2014. Featured speaker: Bestselling fantasy author Tosca Lee.
Winners Don’t Do Witchcraft
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 31, 2013
What pagan practices do Scriptures like Deut. 18 actually forbid and why? How can Christians guard against false divination in their own lives?
Looking Over Your Shoulder
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 29, 2013
My current reads: spiritual warfare, Anne of Ingleside, A Cast of Stones, Amish Vampires in Space. What about you?
Expectations
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 28, 2013
So is it inevitable? If we love a series, will we always be let down because of our expectations? Or is it possible to hope and wait and wonder and anticipate and find the story ending is completely satisfying?
Redeeming Zombies
A. T. Ross, Oct 25, 2013
Dive deep into zombie lit and film — the symbols and spirituality behind this uniquely modern monster craze.
Superheroes In The Psalms
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 24, 2013
“If you know just where to look / You can find them in the Book.”
A Look At The Latest In Fantasy
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 21, 2013
What fantasies can you add that people should put on their “buy this for a Christmas gift” list? Which ones would you like to receive?
Mere Morality: A Critique Of ‘Wholesome’ Books For Kids
Jeri Massi, Oct 18, 2013
“Wholesome” fiction can be lazy literature that only tells us what we want to hear, not truths we must imagine.
Better Proselytization Through Imagination
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 17, 2013
Critics confuse the goal of an Answers in Genesis billboard, but could artful “subcreation” improve this outreach?
About That Kingdom… Come Again?
Yvonne Anderson, Oct 16, 2013
Two weeks ago, I shared my thoughts about the dual nature (spiritual and physical) of Christ’s Kingdom and how this worldview is not often reflected in fiction. One reader took objection, and I’m glad he question my assertions, as it’s […]
Once Upon A Time In Wonderland – A Review
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 14, 2013
When ABC advertised their new TV program Once Upon A Time In Wonderland with the tag line “Not the Alice you thought you knew,” I almost passed. How glad I am that I decided to watch it instead.
Some Reflections on Reading
L.B. Graham, Oct 11, 2013
Reading requires more education than simply learning what words mean. More to the point, I think that for Christians, some reflection on how we read is in order. To that end, I’d like to offer a few thoughts on reading from a Christian perspective.
Better Sanctification Through Imagination
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 10, 2013
A recent Desiring God article reinforces an unhelpful view of how fiction helps our holiness.
Do We Need Books?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 7, 2013
Speculative fiction has moved to visual media in a big way. And not just stories devoid of spiritual truth.
On Christ and Pop Culture: Doctor Who’s Doctrine
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 4, 2013
CAPC’s 12-part series is exploring the deeper beauties and truths of the fantastic sci-fi stories.
‘Nothing But A Black Puerility’
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 3, 2013
An evil explored in C.S. Lewis’s Perelandra explains politicians’ fits and challenges Disney “backstory” attempts.
Kingdom Come
Yvonne Anderson, Oct 2, 2013
Humans desire an ideal kingdom, a longing that Scripture promises to fulfill both spiritually and physically.
More Middle-earth, and Even More Narnia?
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 1, 2013
“The Hobbit” part 2 gets another trailer, and the Narnia film series gets a new producer.
