Evangelical Vs. Progressivist Content Warnings 102

Let’s challenge our motives for adding “content warnings” to even mildly controversial stories.
— E. Stephen Burnett in July 2015 —

Badfan v Superman 3: Challenging Cheap Optimism

“Man of Steel” avoids magical thinking and asks us to fly a mile in Superman’s red boots.
— Austin Gunderson in July 2015 —

Badfan v Superman 1: Dawn Of Rebuttal Justice

E. Stephen Burnett and Austin Gunderson begin a new series about what critics miss in “Man of Steel.”
— E. Stephen Burnett in July 2015 —

Will The United States Last Forever?

What if everything good about the United States is only a shadow or copy of the true United States?
— E. Stephen Burnett in July 2015 —

The Colors Of The Universe

Is science fiction as diverse as it should be? How diverse is “diverse enough” and who gets to say what the standard is? Should this even matter to readers?
— Mark Carver in July 2015 —

Amish Eye For The Sci-Fi Guy, Part 1

My “Amish Vampires in Space” research also unveiled the fantastical world of evangelical Amish romance novels.
— Kerry Nietz in June 2015 —

No, Science Cannot Always Save The Day

Readers or publishers may tire of “science can be evil” stories, but humanity will always need them.
— E. Stephen Burnett in June 2015 —

Horror Is Based on A Biblical Worldview, Part 2

Horror stories remind Christians that if we must think about truth, we must also not look away from true evil.
— Mike Duran in June 2015 —

You Should See ‘Tomorrowland’ Yesterday

Brad Bird’s film holds just the right spark to light the way to a better and more godly future.
— Izzy Stevenson in June 2015 —

Horror Is Based In A Biblical Worldview, Part 1

Horror stories often assume we live in a supernatural universe with hell, heaven, the afterlife, demons, sin and divine judgment.
— Mike Duran in May 2015 —

‘Daredevil’ Fights For True Heroism In Redemptive Darkness

The Netflix series is known for gritty realism, but is actually about a hero fighting for integrity and faith.
— Timothy Stone in May 2015 —

We Are (Not) The Hollow Men

Conflict is vital to stories. So, in a way, is suffering.
— Shannon McDermott in May 2015 —

Giving The Devil His Due

If we or our stories venture into dark places, we must always remember to keep the Light close.
— Mark Carver in May 2015 —

‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’: Black Widow Bashing

Movie criticism from enraged fans and “social justice warriors” may re-prove that humans can’t truly enjoy even small gifts for very long.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2015 —

Start Your Engines: The End Is Nigh!

“Mad Max: Fury Road” is the latest in a long journey of post-apocalyptic stories that go straight back to the Bible.
— Mark Carver in May 2015 —

Villains: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Where do villains come from? What causes a person or a being to go down that dark path? And do they realize what they’ve become?
— Morgan Busse in April 2015 —

Introducing Edgy Christian Speculative Fiction From The Crossover Alliance

Debut publisher The Crossover Alliance will offer novels without limits on swear words and other content, if the story ultimately endorses biblical truth and not sin.
— Mark Carver in April 2015 —

Let’s Stop Making Up Unbelievers To ‘Evangelize’

If we assume non-Christians in novels or reality are weepy caricatures who just need love, we need a gritty reboot.
— E. Stephen Burnett in April 2015 —

Why Materialist Magicians and Sour Stepmothers Are Cruel To ‘Cinderella’

Some “child experts” and critics refuse to believe fairy tales can sing, and insist they fit into a narrow-waisted agenda.
— E. Stephen Burnett in March 2015 —

Is Prayer In Fiction Fictional?

What constitutes an unrealistic view of prayer in fiction?
— R. L. Copple in February 2015 —
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