‘Game Of Thrones’ Sex: It’s Not Just Awkward, It’s Violation

Discerning Christians can skip a story’s nudity, but these scenes still violate actors who bear God’s image.
— Cap Stewart in July 2017 —

Is Secular Fiction Better Than Christian Fiction?

“Bad Christian fiction made me switch to secular fiction.” But both markets can be restrictive.
— E. Stephen Burnett in April 2017 —

Why Does ‘Doctor Who’ Need A Gay Companion?

Heroes of different sexual identities can only go so far.
— E. Stephen Burnett in April 2017 —

Professing To Be Wise, They Became LeFous

“Beauty and the Beast” turns a character “gay.” How do Christians respond?
— E. Stephen Burnett in March 2017 —

The Need For Diversity In Christian Fiction

The narrow approach to diversity makes itself painfully evident in Christian fiction. Why? The answer is simple. Diversity is too edgy.
— Zac Totah in November 2016 —

The Fifty Shades Fantasy Vs. Abusive Reality

Jesus condemns sexual perversion and abuse, and “consent” under duress is a lie either in fantasy or reality.
— Avily Jerome in October 2016 —

SpecFaith Movie Missions: Return Of The Jedi

The Emperor’s greater evil, Jedi points of view, slave Leia’s scanty attire, Force magic, and final battles—let’s explore them all.
— E. Stephen Burnett in December 2015 —

Sex Scenes Clash With The Art Of ‘Jessica Jones’

The best parts of Marvel’s new superhero suspense story had nothing to do with frivolous nudity.
— Frank Turk in December 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 —

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 —

Great Art And Story

We must grapple with the demands of our culture when it comes to realism in Story and the greater demands of Scripture to obey God in all we do and say.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in September 2014 —

Actually, Fantastic Films Don’t Require Sex and Nudity

Might we end up justifying idolatry or sexual sins by believing “the story made me do it”?
— Cap Stewart in September 2014 —

Why We Condemn ‘Game Of Thrones’ Porn and Think You Should Too

All men must die to self and reject even “soft” porn and “artful” rape culture wherever it hides. #GameofPorns
— E. Stephen Burnett in June 2014 —

Biblical Discernment: The Pure Free-for-all

If all things are pure, Paul wouldn’t be concerned that they might be led astray.
— R. L. Copple in June 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 —

Christian Market A Fixed Point In Time?

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