From Greek philosophers to womanist theologians, western thinkers have struggled to make sense of the problem of evil and divine vindication […]
What “Wonder Woman” Teaches Us About Theodicy
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Rap’s Religious Revival
There is no chapel in Rockefeller Center, but at least twice last year, “Saturday Night Live” was transformed into Sunday […]
In “Rogue One,” the Force Regains Its Power to Inspire Reverence
Star Wars is—or should be—a religious franchise. The Jedi are a monastic order trained in contemplating and manipulating an omnipresent […]
How “Moana” Expands the Multicultural Gospel of Disney
For more than 70 years, Walt Disney Studios has been one of the most effective purveyors of faith and values […]
John Carpenter’s “Halloween” and the Problem of Evil
Black cats and goblins and broomsticks and ghosts / Covens of witches with all of their hosts / You may […]
What Is the Proper Response to “Evil”?
For a student of evil, Stephen Colbert’s exchange with Bill O’Reilly on “The Late Show” two days after the Orlando […]
A Theology of Fun
To have fun in the face of evil and turmoil and ugliness is almost revolutionary.
3 Ways Movies Are Searching for the Gospel
I love movies. I always have, but for some reason I’ve grown more and more fascinated with movies in the […]
Theology Lessons from “Empire”
I admit it. I watch Empire. I love to tune in. I think part of me loves the music, but […]
Rick Warren Says a Prayer for Charleston
Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, California, called all churches to pray for Charleston, South Carolina yesterday, after the shooting […]
Atheist Comedian Stephen Fry Calls God (If He Exists) ‘Utterly Evil, Capricious and Monstrous’ (Video)
Comedian and writer Stephen Fry has provoked a strong reaction to his comments on the notion of god, whom he […]
Chester A. Hicks Challenges the Question of WHY? When It Comes to God In New Book
The word “why” is a pivotal word in our society. It demands a response and sometimes when there is not […]
Stephen King: “I Choose to Believe God Exists”; Author says God is ‘a Meditation Point, a Source of Strength’
Stephen King, whose forthcoming novel Revival features a Methodist minister who condemns his faith after a horrific accident, has described […]
Local Pastor on Santa Barbara Killing Spree: ‘Our Community Was Touched, Impacted…Wounded’
Following the shocking killings in the Isla Vista community in southern California Friday night, when as a murderous young man […]
Has America Gone Too Far To Be Blessed By God?
Perhaps 50 to 75 years ago, there may have seemed to be less evil or access to evil.
