One sign of the decadence of modern culture is the manner in which we observe national and religious holidays. Our holiday festivities are evidence of what I call a party culture.
The God that Failed: A Meditation on Sexual Passion in Splendor in the Grass
The interpretation of the 1961 movie, Splendor in the Grass, as an outright condemnation of the repressive sexual mores of 1920’s small-town America is simplistic. The film presents a nuanced view of sexual passion … The God that Failed: A Meditation on Sexual Passion in Splendor in the GrassRead more
Is the Cross Beautiful?
One of the challenges of a Christian aesthetic or theology of beauty is the cross of Christ. Hymns, paintings and sculptures have its beauty as their subject. Crosses are some of the most beautiful … Is the Cross Beautiful?Read more
The Ph.D. in the Gym
I have a Ph.D. in theology and religion and have had the privilege to teach in leading colleges, universities and seminaries in the United States, Latin America, India and Russia. This week I was in … The Ph.D. in the GymRead more
Misreading a Classic: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury’s famous novel Fahrenheit 451 is a story about a society in which books are illegal and the job of firemen is to burn books. It has often been misunderstood as a protest … Misreading a Classic: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451Read more
