Exploring ‘The Hobbit,’ Chapter 13: Not At Home

Today brings the final trailer for “The Hobbit†part 3. Ready to recall the book’s beauties?
— E. Stephen Burnett in Nov 2014 —

Deuteronomy 18 Witchcraft: What It Is and Isn’t

God does not ban all fictitious magic, but in Deut. 18 and other Scriptures he does condemn actual pagan idolatry.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Oct 2014 —

Who Cares About Extraterrestrials?

I certainly have no problem with people who write science fiction. I consider it to be a type of fantasy, though.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Oct 2014 —

Twelve Reasons The ‘Left Behind’ Series Is Actually Awesome, Part 4

Three final reasons I still like the “Left Behind” novels: human journeys, fantastical events, and the return of Jesus.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Oct 2014 —

Stories And Human Nature

What I find fascinating about these three movies is the theme that runs through them—unlikeable characters depicting marriage as psychological warfare; evil is real and we can’t get rid of it; and “good” removed leaves evil to fend for—and against—itself.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Oct 2014 —

Fantasy and Christianity

The rejection of fantasy causes one to limit God.
— R. L. Copple in Sep 2014 —

If It’s Fiction . . .

Truth in stories is a tricky thing. On the story-telling level, often referred to as realism, readers need to believe in what’s taking place.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Sep 2014 —

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

Marvel’s thematic twist of its “optimistic” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” series proves humans don’t believe our own good press.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Sep 2014 —

Science Fiction And Fantasy?

The overall trend seems to be that the general market favors either science fiction or fantasy, but not both—at least not in great numbers.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Sep 2014 —

Star Trekking Religion By Firefly

Is portraying religion positively enough?
— R. L. Copple in Sep 2014 —

Kathy Tyers: Defeating Gnostic Forces In Fantasy Fiction

While Lucasfilm revised the “Star Wars†world, Star Wars Expanded Universe author Kathy Tyers was rebooting her theology.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Sep 2014 —

Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy?

As Christian fantasy writers, how do we handle evil characters? How evil can we go? Can we make our dark characters likeable? Should we?
— Pam Halter in Aug 2014 —

Avatars Of Forgiveness, Part 3: Aang’s Avenging

Avatar Aang bends the energy of mercy and justice by respecting life yet punishing the world’s enemy.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Aug 2014 —

Story Weariness

I’ve had other instances of story weariness, which I guess I’ll define as familiarity with a story to the point that another rendition seems needless and unappealing.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Aug 2014 —

On CAPC: Exodus: Gods, Kings, and Evangelical Headcanon

When we react to Bible movies, do we confuse Scripture for our often-nostalgic memories of its details?
— E. Stephen Burnett in Aug 2014 —

Speculative Fiction On TV

Which are your favorites and which of the new shows do you think might be promising?
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in Aug 2014 —

Origin Stories: Indie Novelist Tony Breeden

Christians should be hard-wired for wonder, so why don’t many churches encourage creativity?
— Tony Breeden in Aug 2014 —

Origin Stories: Ashley Hodges Bazer

“The Crown’s Call†independent author Ashley Hodges Bazer shares her conversion to Godly geekhood.
— Ashley Hodges Bazer in Aug 2014 —

The Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter and Left Behind

One has prophecies, a dark lord, Muggle citizens, and good vs. evil. The other is the Harry Potter series.
— E. Stephen Burnett in Jul 2014 —

A Superstition Transformed

An old superstition transformed into a new story
— Shannon McDermott in Jul 2014 —
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