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Category Archives: Theology
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters- Parody Or Lost Cause?
The movie business is all about “the latest craze.” We’ve seen the swell of support for movies about vampires and werewolves (thank you, Twilight, but you can sit down now), and the upswing in zombie movies (thank you, Walking Dead). But there … Continue reading
Atlantis, The Lost Empire: Finding Ourselves In The Sacred
As the DVD editor for Hollywood Jesus, I’ve watched my fair share of animated movies that I missed when they first released. Some were good, some were bad, and some were “why did they make this movie?” But occasionally, one … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews, Theology
Tagged Atlantis, golden rule, Indiana Jones, Jules Verne, Kida, Michael J. Fox, Milo Thatch, neighbor
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Sunday’s Sermon Today: You Want Me To What???
I’d recommend you read Genesis 6-9 before you read this. Or you could just keep it handy. Or read this and wonder what I’m talking about. Anyway… Noah seemed like a good idea… and then Friday it rained and rained … Continue reading
Posted in Pop Culture, Sermons, Theology
Tagged Christianity, Evan Almighty, Flood, genesis 6, Noah, Obedience, patient god, religion, Steve Carrell, theology, wickedness
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Lilo & Stitch: Understanding Family
In almost every Walt Disney movie, there’s an individual who doesn’t belong, has been abandoned, or lost a parent. Somehow, they’re seeking to define their life based on those around them, because their ability to determine who they are based … Continue reading
The Emperor’s New Groove: Pride Comes Before The Fall
Incan emperor Kuzco is a maniac despot who believes that life is all about “me” and finds ways to alienate people without even trying. In the first five minutes of the film, he has ordered an elderly cripple to be … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews, Theology
Tagged arrogance, cartoon, David Spade, friendship, humility, Kuzco, Nebuchadnezzar, parable, Patrick Warburton, pride, Prophet Daniel, Walt Disney
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Now You See Me: Faith Versus Doubt
A mysterious stranger draws in four magicians to work their charms in a three-act performance, promising them knowledge about a century’s old society that has “protected” magic for thousands of years. Drawing the attention of audiences, the press, the government, … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews, Pop Culture, Theology
Tagged faith versus doubt, illusion, Jesse Eisenberg, magic, Mark Ruffalo
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Save Me From Anne Heche?
If there’s something overtly religious about an upcoming television show, I’m apt to DVR it. But then again, I’m inclined to set my DVR to record the initial episode of just about every new show out there, from mainstream networks … Continue reading
Posted in Pop Culture, Theology, TV
Tagged 12 Steps, AA, Alcoholics Anonymous, Anne Heche, community, food, forgiveness, God, hearing God, NBC, potluck, Save Me
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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Tragedy & The Presence Of God
Disclaimer: If you’re a member of my congregation coming to church this Sunday, don’t read this. Or do, if you need to hear it again! There’s nothing that makes me angrier than bad theology. Than seeing something that the Church … Continue reading
Posted in Pop Culture, Sermons, Theology
Tagged Columbine, God's love, Grief, I Corinthians 13, Job, john piper, Lazarus, Noah, oklahoma, rachel held evans, religion, repentance, Sandyhook, spirituality, Thailand, tornadoes, tsunami, tsunami aftermath
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Fast & Furious 6: Family First
One of the most anticipated films of the summer, Fast & Furious 6 dropped on Memorial Day weekend with its multi-cultural star power, its high speed car chases, massive explosions, and one well-documented tank. Dom Torretto (Vin Diesel) finds himself living the … Continue reading
The Custom Mary: Faith Or Fanaticism?
There have been several fictional attempts to explain, understand, and consider the way that Jesus may appear, interpreting the understanding of the ways that he will “come back” at his “second coming.” Contemporary Christian Music delivered the Hero rock opera; Colin … Continue reading
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