On CAPC: ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and The Subversion Of Human Nature

Given a chance to share its superhero world on the small screen, Marvel chose to subvert naïve optimism about human government and humanity itself.
— E. Stephen Burnett in June 2014 —

Slenderman: Requiem For Responsibility

Okay, so yeah, I know that I’ve been gone for a while. Real life has intruded (and in a severe way just recently). But something happened recently that’s so bizarre, so surreal, that it’s prompted me to come out of […]
— John Otte in June 2014 —

Toward A Better View Of ‘Icky Bits,’ Part 2

Aim for God’s glory and you will also get better art and maybe even “icky bits” in fiction.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2014 —

Toward A Better View Of ‘Icky Bits,’ Part 1

Yes, “icky bits” might improve Christian fiction, but not for the reasons some critics might assume.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2014 —

But ‘Game Of Thrones’ Still Has Porn In It

Do we just pretend the TV series doesn’t have live, actual naked porn? Is that how it is?
— E. Stephen Burnett in April 2014 —

Marital Reality In Fiction

We don’t counter the excesses of secular morals about sex by ignoring sex, but by showing it in its proper context.
— R. L. Copple in April 2014 —

No More

Christians have a hope beyond this sinful age of earth — and beyond even the present Heaven.
— E. Stephen Burnett in April 2014 —

Noah, Speculative Fiction, And The Biblical Narrative

Not every Biblical account lends itself well to fictionalization. The backbone of fiction is conflict. While there certainly is a fair amount of conflict in the various individual narratives in Scripture, some are nothing more than a snapshot of God working.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in March 2014 —

Christian Market A Fixed Point In Time?

Could the Doctor change history using book ratings?
— R. L. Copple in March 2014 —

Being Blessed By All The Fiction Crazy

Despite Christians’ fiction craziness, our crazy-generous God keeps giving to the undeserving.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2014 —

Are You Your Body?

“You are not your body” is a sentiment that gets tossed around a lot in Christian circles, this idea that we are merely temporarily enfleshed souls.
— John Otte in February 2014 —

The Answer To The Ultimate Question Of Life, Fiction Universes, and Everything

The ultimate purpose of reality and stories should be to make us happier in Christ.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2014 —

The Bible: R-Rated?

Can the Bible be used to support mature content in Christian fiction?
— R. L. Copple in February 2014 —

Reading Choices: Down With Snobbery

Pretentiousness, arrogance, haughtiness, elitism–I don’t think any of it belongs among Christian writers and readers. But sadly, literature–or more accurately, people’s feelings about literature–generates attitudes of exclusivity.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2014 —

‘McGee and Me’: The Biggest Lie

Despite good intentions, do some Christian children’s stories end up omitting the Cross?
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2014 —

The Fear Factor

Evil is scary. But God is scarier.
— R. L. Copple in January 2014 —

The Surprising Delight Of Sudden Geekiness

Which is better: “I can’t stand subpar/sinful stories” or “I absolutely love this story”?
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2014 —

Merry Mythmas

I sat in the pediatrician’s waiting room with a sick child browsing a dog-eared parenting magazine. It was a glossy holiday issue full of colorful pictures of luscious goodies, glittering decorations, and happy families. The magazine contained an article by […]
— Yvonne Anderson in December 2013 —

The Twelve Weeks Of Christmas

Christmas tends to be celebrated in the twelve weeks leading up to December 25th.
— R. L. Copple in December 2013 —

‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 10: A Warm Welcome

Tolkien tests his modified genre’s limits when The Hobbit’s road trip turns into political intrigue and even archetype parody.
— E. Stephen Burnett in November 2013 —
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