When Games Matter: The Wonderful Lore of Skyrim
“… the multitude of these details serves to do something rather rare in video games–it makes the game more about the world than it is about me.”
Citizenship Confusion: Ray Comfort and the Victim Complex in the American Church (Updated)
“The American Church sees itself as a victim…, when, in fact, Christianity is one of the most influential forces in our country.”
Supreme Justice: Engaging Culture Through the New Court Term
This year’s Supreme Court term could be one of its most interesting… and controversial.
Elsewhere: Motown Nickelback, Serious Ninja Movies, and Skyrim
In Which Tom Bissel learns not to make fun of gamers who play RPGs.
Sacred Space: Tim Tebow Is My Brother
“I don’t think it should bother us that Tebow is irking both the godly and the godless with his displays of public piety.”
From Punk to Prophet: The Story and Message of Tom DeLonge
Tom DeLonge, former front man for Blink-182, is singing a different tune with Angels & Airwaves
Mixed Signals: Influencing People for Good
Using social proof for God’s glory, not simply moral improvement.
The Moviegoer: “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” (Herzog, 2011)
Werner Herzog guides us through the world’s oldest known art display.
Eat Your Vegetables: “Gulliver’s Travels”
Jonathan Swift’s satire helps us see what’s wrong not only with the world but with ourselves.
