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Sexual Abuse isn’t just Hollywood’s Problem

2017 may well go down in history as the year that Hollywood was revealed for what it really was all along. The past few weeks have brought us a torrent …

Church / Society

Is Wonder Woman a Good Example of Biblical Womanhood?

It has come to my attention in recent weeks that some people are pointing to the latest incarnation of DC Comics’ Wonder Woman as a role model not only for …

Church / Society

What I Didn’t Expect to See in “The Force Awakens”

WARNING: The following contains some major spoilers about the newest Star Wars installment. Read on at your own risk. 3:00 a.m. A moment ago, I was in the land of …

Society

Update: ’12 Years a Slave’ Wins Best Picture at the Oscars

  I wish to extend my hearty congratulations to those involved with the film 12 Years a Slave after its success at the Academy Awards last night, taking home the …

Society

2014 Oscars Best Dressed List

If it’s the Oscars, you know that I have to be putting together a best dressed list for the ten most beautifully attired females in attendance. In order to avoid …

Society

Update: Oscar Nomination Reactions

  For those of you who read my Oscar nomination predictions for this year and were curious to know how I did, I thought I would provide a brief rundown …

Society

Oscar Nomination Predictions

It is that time of year again: the time for Hollywood to engage in its annual orgy of self-congratulation.  The Oscar nominations are set to be announced this coming Thursday, …

Society / State

For Japan and China, a Dispute Worthy of Voldemort

I had a nice post prepared for today that was going to deal with a controversial issue in the religious world, but I have decided to put it aside and …

Church / Society

“12 Years a Slave”: Thoughts on America’s Darkest Chapter

An examination of some of the issues raised by director Steve McQueen’s newest film, including its historical, cultural, and spiritual implications. I did not go to see 12 Years a …

Society

Captain Phillips is a Case of Greengrass Déjà Vu

Going to see the new movie Captain Phillips was a case of massive film déjà vu.  No, this is not because I was recently on a boat that was taken …