Truth and beauty in the Bible and theology, truth and beauty in literature, truth and beauty in history and culture (and movies are a crucial part of our culture) these will be the themes to … Welcome to Bill Isley’s Blog!Read more
“Conclave”: A Theological Critique
Conclave is an excellently done artistic movie with a destructive message. On the recommendation of someone whose view on movies I respect, I watched the 2024 movie Conclave, which is a drama about the choosing … “Conclave”: A Theological CritiqueRead more
Luke 2: The World Turned Upside Down
As we are less than a week from Christmas day, I thought that it would be helpful to share a brief reflection on Luke 2, which, I hope, will not only be a spiritual encouragement … Luke 2: The World Turned Upside DownRead more
Voting for a Presidential Candidate
As this current presidential campaign is nearing completion, a multitude of social media posts are appearing about why we should vote for a particular candidate or, to phrase it more accurately, how you as a … Voting for a Presidential CandidateRead more
Gothic Redemption: A Review of Russell Kirk’s Watchers at the Strait Gate
I am a fan of literature and film that can be classified as gothic, a genre that encompasses stories of the supernatural, places inhabited by ghosts, demonic and angelic spirits, with dark, dangerous, and frightening … Gothic Redemption: A Review of Russell Kirk’s Watchers at the Strait GateRead more
Psalm 1 on Beneficial Bonds
Can limits be essential to happiness? The idea that limits contribute, let alone are essential, to happiness or living well is inimical to most modern views. Over 175 years ago the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard … Psalm 1 on Beneficial BondsRead more
