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On Christ and Pop Culture: Shazam! Brings the Laughs while Struggling with Super-Maturity
“This story-world really needs more time to find its grown-up potential to be a strong addition to the DC lineup.”
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‘The Father’s Wrath Precise Will Blast and Slice the Priceless Master Christ as a Sacrifice’
Every Good Friday, I listen to Shai Linne’s album “Atonement.”
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Notre Dame Aftermath: Yes, Jesus Cares About Stained-Glass Windows
Jesus cares about humans, and about stained-glass windows and cultural works made by humans.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Say Goodnight Kevin’s Podcast Made Me a Dallas Jenkins Fan
Kevin McCreary interviews “The Chosen” series director Dallas Jenkins, who has a great take on evangelical culture.
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Mission Report, Supplemental: Photos from Lorehaven at Teach Them Diligently in Waco
We kept hearing people say things like, “I’m so glad you guys are doing this. There’s such a need!”
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E. Stephen Burnett
In That Land No Good Thing Is Destroyed
Even if people never rebuilt the Notre Dame cathedral, why presume this good thing is gone forever?
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E. Stephen Burnett
Lorehaven Arrives at Teach Them Diligently in Waco
We’ll reopen with the exhibit hall Friday morning at 10 a.m.!
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The Best Meme About That Black Hole Photo
After that black hole photo, Lord of the Rings fans have drawn clear comparisons based on color palette.
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E. Stephen Burnett
‘If Only Christians Made Great Art!’ Ignores Real-World Criticism
Any Christian artist, no matter the label or quality of the art, will face criticism or even persecution.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Some Quick and Mixed Thoughts on ‘Shazam!’
Last night my wife and I saw DC’s new hero film “Shazam!”, and I have some brief reactions.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Sorry, ‘Joker’ and Other Villain Stories, But I’m Mostly Interested in Heroes
I care less for stories about Batman’s villains than I’d care to read an auto-parts manual for the Batmobile.
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E. Stephen Burnett
You Must Not Steal E-Books
I keep seeing all these excuses from e-book thieves eager to justify their violation of God’s law.
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E. Stephen Burnett
If Creators Turn a Story Into Just More ‘Worldview’ Work, I’m (Likely) Out
Nothing personal, but if movies embrace Sexualityism agendas over story, I’m free to embrace rest over yet another culture-engagement job.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Christians, How Do You Watch ‘Game of Thrones’?
If you watch the HBO fantasy drama series, I’m curious about how you personally handle the porn parts.
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E. Stephen Burnett
‘People Are Dying!’
“People are dying! They are dying!” And apart from Jesus, people are desperate to fix this in absurd ways.
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E. Stephen Burnett
C. S. Lewis Effectively Remarks on Mueller Report Reactions
If we hear that our enemies actually didn’t do a terrible deed, do we “wish that black was a little blacker”?
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E. Stephen Burnett
Do the Mad Scientists Quoted in ‘Love Thy Body’ Watch Any Sci-Fi Films?
“Personhood theory” is the great lie behind many of today’s real-world, would-be mad scientists.
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Zack Snyder v Justice League and My Conflicted Reactions
DC director Zack Snyder says he would have made two “Justice League” films darker and more epic.
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Lorehaven’s Next Issue Reviews Fifteen Good Christian Fantastical Novels
Tomorrow, Lorehaven Magazine’s new issue reviews Tosca Lee’s “The Line Between” and other novels by fantastical Christian authors.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Lorehaven’s Spring 2019 Issue Arrives Tuesday, March 26!
Subscribers can get Lorehaven magazine’s spring 2019 issue this Tuesday at Lorehaven.com.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Yes, Christian Publishers Already Tried Selling Fantasy, and It Didn’t Work
Christian publishers selling fantasy is a great idea, but for one little hitch: It didn’t work. For several reasons.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Lifeway Christian Stores: Another Retail Phoenix Explodes into Ashes
Don’t mourn or gloat over Christian fiction’s supposed “death.” Jesus loves resurrecting good things.
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E. Stephen Burnett
‘Why Doesn’t God Just Stop All the Evil in the World?’
“If God is so good, then why doesn’t he just stop all the evil in the world?” Answered. Sort of.
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E. Stephen Burnett
If You Didn’t Like That Christian Ministry’s Anti-‘Captain Marvel’ Article, Read This
Christians who don’t get the point of superhero stories must first find the biblical purpose of popular culture.
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E. Stephen Burnett
April 2019: Lorehaven Magazine Comes to Teach Them Diligently!
Lorehaven Magazine is an official exhibitor at Teach Them Diligently, April 11–13.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Four Doctors React to That ‘Scientists Reversed Time’ Story
What would the Doctor think about news media comparing puny human simulations to his mighty TARDIS?
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E. Stephen Burnett
Secular YA May Fade, But Fantastic Christian Fiction Will Live On
Print is back. Secular YA writers are destroying one another. Meanwhile, Christian fiction is slowly rebooting.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Captain Marvel: Fun, But Not Phenomenal, and That’s Okay
Captain Marvel is just a fun movie, so let’s not pretend it is some wonderful/terrible “woke” story.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Realm Makers Bookstore, March 2019: This Is the Greatest Show
Here come more photos from our fantastic weekend at Realm Makers Bookstore in Fort Worth.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Live at Great Homeschool Convention in Fort Worth!
Today and Saturday, I’m helping to share fantastic, Christian-created stories at Realm Makers Bookstore.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Christian Fans Must Respond with Maturity to Fictional Magic
Should Christians read stories with fantasy magic? What about parents or leaders who have forbidden this?
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E. Stephen Burnett
The Best Arguments Against Cussing in Stories
“There is no disputing that reading and/or hearing profanity can negatively seed our imagination.”
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E. Stephen Burnett
The Most Challenging Objections to Story Violence
“If you make life too antiseptic, you discredit how difficult it is to be faithful.”
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E. Stephen Burnett
This is the Strangest Timeline
It’s dangerous to mess with history, Barry/Doctor/Hermione/McFly!
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E. Stephen Burnett
Weaker Brothers Shouldn’t Boss Christians About Social Justice Work
Older Christians: “Ministry work is the holiest!” Younger Christians: “Social justice work is the holiest.”
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E. Stephen Burnett
Screwtape Wants You to Think Only Horror is Real, but Joy is Sentimental
“We have got them completely fogged about the meaning of the word ‘real.’”
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E. Stephen Burnett
Newbie Christian Media Critics: Your Complaints Are Cliched
Really? Christian books, movies, and music are all terrible and preachy and stupid? Never heard that one before.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Three Reasons Why Pure Flix Needs to Make R-Rated Movies
The upcoming film “Unplanned” just got an R rating! Here’s why that’s a sign of growth for Christian movies.
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