Throwing In The Towel

Despite what we see and read, a zombie apocalypse would not be fun. At all.
— Mark Carver in Aug 2015 —

The Faces Of Evil

If we know depraved humans hide or destroy faces in fiction, why do we not face this truth in reality?
— E. Stephen Burnett in Aug 2015 —

It’s Alive!

Why do our creations always seem to turn on us? Don’t they know we just want to love them and make them do our chores?
— Mark Carver in Aug 2015 —

Top Five Topics I Would Have Sneaked Into Conversations At Realm Makers

I can’t always attend Realm Makers, but when I do, I might sneakily bring up ideas like these.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Aug 2015 —

Animals And Christian Speculative Fiction

In short, the Bible is “animal friendly” in that humankind, as rulers, are to be benevolent in the exercise of our authority. But clearly, humans and animals are not equal.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Aug 2015 —

Badfan v Superman 5: You’ll Believe A Man Can Die

“Superman: The Movie†made fans believe a man could fly, but “Man of Steel†sought to ground our hero in a horrifying choice.
— Austin Gunderson in Jul 2015 —

Evangelical Vs. Progressivist Content Warnings 102

Let’s challenge our motives for adding “content warnings†to even mildly controversial stories.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Jul 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 Jul 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.â€
— E. Stephen Burnett in Jul 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 Jul 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 Jul 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 —
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