The Message Behind the Movie by Douglas M. Beaumont discusses the importance of engaging with worldview themes in movies. The author reveals his cards upfront (which is increasingly rare these days, especially in a movie). He writes as an “evangelical, philosophical, theological, movie lover” and seeks to unite these interests in his approach to theContinue reading “THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE MOVIE: How to Engage With a Film Without Disengaging Your Faith – Douglas M. Beaumont (2009)”
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MEANING AT THE MOVIES: Becoming a Discerning Viewer – Grant Horner (2010)
Meaning at the Movies by Grant Horner is not designed as a set of glorified cliff-notes for Christian movie buffs. Rather, it is as the author notes, “An extended meditation on why we have movies at all, why they are so powerful, and why Christians need to think deeply and theologically about film art –Continue reading “MEANING AT THE MOVIES: Becoming a Discerning Viewer – Grant Horner (2010)”
One or Two – Peter Jones (2010)
One or Two, another important book by Peter Jones contrasts paganism with historic Christianity. Jones refers to these worldviews as one-ism and two-ism respectively. One-ism is the erroneous belief that all reality is one. One-ism believes “that all is one and shares the same essential nature.” Two-ism, which describes the historic Christian faith acknowledges aContinue reading “One or Two – Peter Jones (2010)”
A MIND FOR GOD – James Emery White (2006)
“Thinking Christianly” is the purpose of James Emery White’s, A Mind For God. He writes early on, “While short in length, it sketches out a very large challenge and investment: to develop our minds in light of a biblical worldview that is then used to think Christianly in the world.” The author reaches his intendedContinue reading “A MIND FOR GOD – James Emery White (2006)”
HOLLYWOOD WORLDVIEWS: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment – Brian Godawa (2009)
Whenever a book is dedicated to Francis Schaeffer, I usually stand at attention. Brian Godawa’s book Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment is no exception. Godawa presents the purpose of the book in to introduction: “I want to inform the reader of the nature of storytelling and analyze how worldviews are communicated throughContinue reading “HOLLYWOOD WORLDVIEWS: Watching Films With Wisdom and Discernment – Brian Godawa (2009)”
THE JOURNEY: A Spiritual Roadmap for Modern Pilgrims – Peter Kreeft (1996)
The Journey by Peter Kreeft is a sort of philosophical roadmap for truth seekers. This allegorical tale which is something akin to Pilgrim’s Progress is a practical tool for travelers. It is a practical guide to help them choose a life philosophy. The author is quick to remind readers that every person has a philosophy. Continue reading “THE JOURNEY: A Spiritual Roadmap for Modern Pilgrims – Peter Kreeft (1996)”
THE EROSION OF THE CHRISTIAN MIND
Erosion occurs in the Christian mind when we do not carefully evaluate the propositions that bombard us. And make no mistake. The mental assault is relentless and subtle. For instance, consider one of the central statements in the movie, Megamind – “Destiny is not the path given to us but the path we choose forContinue reading “THE EROSION OF THE CHRISTIAN MIND”
CULTURE SHIFT: Engaging Current Issues With Timeless Truths – Al Mohler (2008)
“I am glad Al Mohler is on our team.” I kept uttering these words to myself as read through Al Mohler’s book, Culture Shift. Dr. Mohler consistently serves up an unrelenting diet of timeless truths that support the Christian faith in winsome and intellectually appealing ways. Perhaps John Piper has said it best: “Albert MohlerContinue reading “CULTURE SHIFT: Engaging Current Issues With Timeless Truths – Al Mohler (2008)”
77’s – Ping Pong Over the Abyss (1983)
The 77’s first album was originally released in 1983. So why review an album that is almost thirty years old? For starters, Michael Roe decided to make the album available on iTunes a few weeks ago. So anyone that has an old crusty cassette and nothing to play it on should be very excited. Also,Continue reading “77’s – Ping Pong Over the Abyss (1983)”
GUARDING THE DEPOSIT: A WORLDVIEW WARNING
Charles Hodge rightly said, “History in all its details, even the most minute, is but the evolution of the eternal purposes of God.” Hodge understood the biblical reality that God “works all things according to the counsel of his will” (Eph. 1:11). Yet, we live in an eroding culture; one that is hostile to thisContinue reading “GUARDING THE DEPOSIT: A WORLDVIEW WARNING”
Veritas et Lux 