Tobit Christian Storytelling

The Case Against “Christian Fiction” and For Christian Storytelling

You'll sometimes hear critics of the idea that Christian authors should write compelling universal stories rather than Christian Fiction™ argue that Jesus commanded His followers to preach the Gospel, not to tell stories. But this objection misunderstands the nature of storytelling and the profound role it has played in advancing…
December 4, 202418 Comments
ConsumeProduct

Millennial Snot and the Pop Cult: Worship in a Soulless Age

A lengthy post on X by Dudley Newright has brought an ancient truth about human nature back into the spotlight: Everyone worships something. Newright points out that today, this primal need doesn’t always lead us to a higher purpose. Instead, a growing segment of Western society has diverted its energies…
November 5, 202416 Comments
Preaching to the Choir

Why Preaching to the Choir Isn’t the Solution

In his response to my recent post about the limitations of Christian Fiction™ A.H. Lloyd raises points on the importance of reinforcing Christian themes via content made for Christian audiences, essentially preaching to the choir. While I understand Lloyd’s concerns, his response ultimately misinterprets my critique of the Christian fiction…
November 4, 202411 Comments
All Saints Day

All Holy Saints, Patriarchs, Prophets and Angels

November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints in the Latin Church. What is All Saints' Day? Catholic Answers explains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5oWv3u3kh0&t=90s All Saints Day, celebrated on November 1 in the Roman Catholic Church, is a holy day of obligation, and many other Christians celebrate it too, including Eastern Catholics on…
November 1, 2024No Comments
Luce 4

Why Luce Is the Right Way to Make Culturally Relevant Christian Content

With the launch of the 2025 Jubilee, the Vatican introduced Luce, an anime-inspired mascot designed to capture the attention of younger generations. The decision to develop a character with a fresh anime aesthetic might seem unusual to some, but it reflects a smart, current approach to cultural content creation. And…
October 30, 202434 Comments
Nietzsche_Christ

Nietzsche Bros Fail the Nietzsche Test

A vocal online contingent Christians have had to contend with in recent years are the Big-brained Nietzsche Bros. In general, this group can be defined as wanting to enjoy all the benefits of living in Christendom while also living unfettered by Christian morals. This related item from X was brought…
October 14, 202417 Comments
Left Behind Christian Fiction

Why Christian Authors Shouldn’t Write “Christian Fiction”

Christian authors these days often have a hard time discerning how to base their stories on the foundational morals of Christendom without writing "Christian fiction". "What's wrong with Christian fiction?" you ask? The fact that such a genre label is deemed necessary illustrates the problem. And it's no help that…
October 11, 202421 Comments
Angel

The Near, Celestial Spirits

Matthew 18:10 and the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 336 teach that each and every human person is assigned an angel who watches over us throughout our lives. But is there empirical evidence to support this Scriptural and Magisterial teaching? In short: Yes. And here are accounts of four…
October 3, 20246 Comments
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The Death of Extreme Secularization

The dark fantasy reconquista's last week! Unlock the audiobook and get more sweet rewards. Back my epic adventure novel Lord of Fate Reports of the death of religiosity have been greatly exaggerated. So a convetional wisdom-shattering essay by sociologist Rodney Stark demonstrated as early as 1999. Stark is first and…
September 19, 202416 Comments
R. Buckminster Fuller

Brand Evangelism: Consuming Our Way to Meaning?

In today’s extremely online world, we see branding going beyond just selling products. From tech giants to entertainment companies, corporations are deploying “brand evangelism” to create devoted followings with cultish loyalty. This phenomenon has turned product consumption into a substitute for deeper, more meaningful pursuits—and for many fans, it's become…
September 6, 202410 Comments