Why I Don’t Watch Downton Abbey
It's not worth the spiritual cost of filtering out the junk for the aesthetic pleasure of watching it
Downton Abbey is full of overt and subtle sins without being offset by the gospel or godliness. Homosexuality, fornication, lying, adultery, murder, jealousy, greed, envy, strife – all are in the Bible. All are in Downton Abbey. But Scripture (and many classic works of literature and film) sets them beside purity, honesty, selflessness, generosity, and... Continue Reading
New Album Release: Begone Unbelief
Lori Sealy has recently released her 13 song CD, “Begone Unbelief.”
Lori says of this album, “Lyrically, “Begone Unbelief” is a thoughtful project on wrestling and redemption. I strive to deal honestly with issues of Christian doubt and with the hope that can be found even in a miniscule mustard seed of faith in Christ Jesus.” Lori Sealy has recently released her 13 song CD,... Continue Reading
The Worst Sin in Downton Abbey: It’s not what you think
Is it wrong to have a lust for justice?
Is watching Downton Abbey justified for no other reason than because, in the end, the sinners get their “just reward”? Sin is bad, and none of us here would promote it. But lest we become, quite literally, like the Pharisee who, while gazing at a group of sinners, said, “God, I thank you that I am not like... Continue Reading
A Brief Review of Tom Hooper’s “Les Misérables”
How many people are moved by Les Misérables without really knowing why?
I wonder how many people long for the better world behind the barricade, but don’t know how to get there. Moved to tears by grace-on-display in the character of a man who lays down his life for others, they miss the connections between this literary classic and the greatest Story ever told. Ever since... Continue Reading
The Faith Personified in ‘Les Miserables’
The deeply spiritual nature of “Les Miserables” may come as a shock to moviegoers who know only traces of the plot
It was a sneaky thing that Victor Hugo did, publishing this book 150 years ago. We can’t have Bibles in schools anymore, but still we have “Les Miserables,” which puts forth the essence of the Christian faith as well as John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke — and with a much better soundtrack, it must be... Continue Reading
Les Misérables Film: Mercy Triumphs
Kindness and mercy help transform a person's life
Any properly functioning society needs justice. Knowing when to temper it with mercy can be a challenge for societies and individuals. The proper balance helps make civilizations civilized. Which world would you rather inhabit: one tilting toward Valjean’s mercy or Javert’s legalism? Could receiving a healthy dose of kindness and mercy help transform... Continue Reading
Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Appendix A: Abridged Guide to Evangelicalism as Middle Earth (Must Read)
The big question: WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? It’s a movie about a science fiction book right? No! Though to be fair, for some of you the answer is yes. (Please stop reading if you are one of these people). Some may say producer/director Peter Jackson’s latest J. R. R. Tolkien adaption is an... Continue Reading
How to Watch ‘The Hobbit’
Don’t worry, there’s no spoiler!
“Unexpected Journey” stays impressively close to Tolkien’s storyline, but introduces some minor twists and turns to fit the medium and keep everyone on their toes. It’s a good blend of fidelity and freshness. For the ultra-purists, if you just want straight Tolkien, then just read the book. The movie, by necessity, is not, and cannot... Continue Reading
A Puritan Connection to the Upcoming Star Trek Film?
I propose that he (a character) become oracular, in the sense of Moses or even Cotton Mather.
We are given a glimpse of the villain, though we are not given his name. There is speculation in may be Khan, the best known foil to Captain Kirk. There is also some buzz that it may be Gary Mitchell, a villain from the original series
An Apology for “Seven Notes from ‘Lincoln’”
I wrote the post originally while wrestling with the raw emotions I felt after viewing such a powerful film
In no way did I mean to imply that the Civil War was not about slavery. In fact I believe that it was primarily over the slavery issue. My point was that the war was complicated—and tragic. I should have stated that more clearly. Dear Reader, Please allow me to sincerely apologize to those... Continue Reading
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