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
The Will Not to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Miracles don’t happen. The God of the Bible offends me. I can’t base my life on something that may or may not have happened 2,000 years ago. Such reasons not to believe in the resurrection … The Will Not to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus ChristRead 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
