Mere Morality: A Critique Of ‘Wholesome’ Books For Kids

“Wholesome†fiction can be lazy literature that only tells us what we want to hear, not truths we must imagine.
— Jeri Massi in Oct 2013 —

About That Kingdom… Come Again?

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 […]
— Yvonne Anderson in Oct 2013 —

On Christ and Pop Culture: Doctor Who’s Doctrine

CAPC’s 12-part series is exploring the deeper beauties and truths of the fantastic sci-fi stories.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Oct 2013 —

‘Nothing But A Black Puerility’

An evil explored in C.S. Lewis’s Perelandra explains politicians’ fits and challenges Disney “backstory†attempts.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Oct 2013 —

Kingdom Come

Humans desire an ideal kingdom, a longing that Scripture promises to fulfill both spiritually and physically.
— Yvonne Anderson in Oct 2013 —

More Middle-earth, and Even More Narnia?

“The Hobbit†part 2 gets another trailer, and the Narnia film series gets a new producer.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Oct 2013 —

Fantastic Television

“Legend of Korra†is back and “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.†debuts tonight; will you watch?
— E. Stephen Burnett in Sep 2013 —

This Is Fiction Freedom

The solution to fiction legalism is not more rules, grittiness, or evangelism.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Sep 2013 —

This Is Fiction Legalism

Obvious legalism is not the only legalism, and is discerned based on Scripture, not feelings or rules.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Sep 2013 —

What Is Fiction Legalism?

If we misdefine “legalism,†accusations of this sin may backfire on us. Explore how in this Where’s the Legalist? quiz.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Sep 2013 —

An Answer To Readers

When the reviews came in, not only was my book being critiqued, but my editors, my publisher, and the entire industry was as well.
— Patrick W. Carr in Sep 2013 —

Attack Of The ‘Cast A Woman Doctor’ Critics

Why are media elites (but not most fans) upset that “Doctor Who†did not cast a woman as the Twelfth Doctor?
— E. Stephen Burnett in Aug 2013 —

About Time

Our human yearning for a lifetime do-over is probably one reason for our fascination with time manipulation.
— Yvonne Anderson in Aug 2013 —

The Heart Of Speculative Fiction Is Not Weird

These stories, some believe and others may assume, are for the few, the proud, the niche, and not for everyone.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Aug 2013 —

More Thoughts on Science and Fiction

Is the phrase “Christian sci-fi” really an oxymoron?
— Yvonne Anderson in Jul 2013 —

No Pressure

Writers live on the edge of expectation. Unpublished authors live with the expectation of editors for crisp writing, fresh stories, yet ones that aren’t so far “out there” that readers will not want to go on the reading journey with them. The expectation is that writers will find that razor thin balance between the comfortably familiar and the inventively original.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Jul 2013 —

Speculative Faith Movie Missions: Intro

Christians defend movies because they’re entertaining, morally edifying, or even evangelistic. Yet we have greater reasons to enjoy visual stories.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Jul 2013 —

The Empire Slides Back

We can concede a hero’s or nation’s internal flaws without denying the hero or nation are truly great.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Jul 2013 —

Iconoclasm, Part 2

“Calvinist“ Christians: don’t waste your images, and the fantastic imagination of Scripture we often ignore in favor of words and doctrine.
— Brian Godawa in Jun 2013 —
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