By Dr. Jennie Riley A gift bestowed upon an individual by an ephemeral divine being. A gift which gives the recipient purpose and a place in a community. A gift which becomes central to that person’s identity. Take that premise, give it a Disney twist, inject Lin Manuel Miranda’s song-writing, and you’ve got the ingredients…
Tag: Evangelical
How the Liberal Reception of Joker Feels Evangelical
By Danny Anderson Who is the protagonist of Todd Phillips’ Joker? Much of the controversy surrounding the film hinges on this question. Many of its detractors accuse the film of casting the maniacal arch villain as hero in a Batman-less world. Their criticism is often grounded in a fear the film will inspire desperate members…
‘In God We Trump’ – Film Review
From our friend Rev. Leah Schade over at EcoPreacher: “How is it possible for those who profess to follow a savior who preached inclusivity, respect for all peoples, humbleness, and nonviolence to venerate a man whose every Tweet, every speech, and every action flies in the face of our understanding of what it means to…
Dr. Strangelove and Evangelicalism or: Why Evangelicals Should Worry a Little More and Learn to Hate the Bomb
By Matthew William Brake The other day, I was sitting at my work desk when a colleague of mine came in complaining about a (now-disputed) story that President Donald Trump wanted to increase the U.S. nuclear arsenal by ten-fold. While I hope that is not the case, it is certainly problematic that the U.S. finds…
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