But let’s refrain from such moralistic hand-wringing. The old truth remains: We never know what goes on in anyone else’s marriage, and it’s none of our business. Here’s a toast to happiness for the Gores and Limbaughs alike, wherever life takes them.
People kept talking about faith, but it was faith in “the island” which, as nearly as I could tell was a metaphor for the island.
Whatever you make of this television series or its specific points of view, its value as a tool for theological and spiritual reflection has proven to be high.
Whether you’ve become one of its acolytes, a mere watcher, or someone who’s not been interested, the idea of a television show willing to think theologically for itself still has intrinsic appeal.
When a gay artist in the Christian pop music scene comes out, it turns out that their so-called “struggle with homosexuality” is really a struggle with the church.
People know about Jesus. They know at least a little about his teachings. They even like Jesus. Christians? Not so much.
Barbie’s influence as a cultural force is indisputable. She’s so omnipresent that perhaps she can be thought of as a kind of blank slate onto which we can sketch our own concerns and conversational points, religious or otherwise.
Dan Porter, the Blogspotting Episcopalian plays a key role in the History Channel’s upcoming documentary on the Shroud of Turin. He’s enthused about the show.
And the winner is … well, perhaps you’re tuning in tonight. Here we have ten films with ten distinct points of view and ten theologies (ranging from fluff to steak).
Get yourself ready for the Oscars tomorrow night by watching these discussions of the religious themes found in 2009’s movies.