Articles by E. Stephen Burnett

If football makes weak boys into manly men, does that nullify challenges to game violence and sports worship?

Before “Doctor Who” officially turns 50 this November, Christ and Pop Culture will spend 12 weeks delving deep into the science-fiction series phenomenon.

Sure, Miley Cyrus’ crude dancing crashed that wholesome, virginal image of her. But why were we surprised? And is weeping or hand-wringing the best response?

“Star Wars” and “Firebird” space-opera author Kathy Tyers shares how God rebooted her own theological and imaginative universes.

“Why don’t we have more ‘unsafe’ Christian fiction?” complaints aren’t working. First readers must consider one crucial question.

Both of these bestselling book series feature magical worlds, good-versus-evil battles, and “wizard”-like heroes. But only one seems more prone to Christian fans’ sinful abuse.

“Hollywood only wants money.” “Superheroes glorify violence.” Among these super-criticisms, don’t miss God’s common graces.

If Scripture is so clear on rules for dating and romance, why do so many teachers add to it?

Sure, we want to defend our faith. But isn’t there more to it than cold rationality?

So Rick Santorum wants to help make spiritual-type movies, yet good ones. Where have we heard this before? Where haven’t we?

If these guys are so interested in purity, why can’t they keep their own message pure?

Why would a pastor humiliate his own members during worship? And why would the video go viral?