For anyone who still needs it, here’s a study by an economist at Georgetown University offering further evidence that the liberal arts are becoming less and less practical as a career choice. Instead, surprise surprise, engineering and computer science are at the top of the list of lucrative college majors, with liberal arts majors, social work, and psychology near the bottom. The full study is available on Georgetown’s website. Read more
"If the church ceases to honor the state and instead adopts an antagonistic stance, it is difficult to see why the state would continue to honor the church." Read more
Before “Doctor Who” officially turns 50 this November, Christ and Pop Culture will spend 12 weeks delving deep into the science-fiction series phenomenon. Read more
Lots of people like writing about Millennials, and lots of people who like writing about Millennials like pointing out how unprecedentedly narcissistic all of the Millennials are. Over at A Common Vision, Daniel Saunders reexamines the phenomenon of narcissism through the lens of Christopher Lasch’s still-prescient book on the topic. It seems narcissism as a cultural pathology predates the dawn of the internet and social media and even Millennials, hard as that is to believe. The roots of the malaise go... Read more
In a recent interview Billy Corgan was asked what themes he was exploring musically, now that he’s done with the whole “Here I am, ripping my heart open”-gestalt, and he quickly answered, “God”: CORGAN: God. I once did—a big American magazine was doing a thing called, “The Future of Rock”. RAJPAL: Yes. CORGAN: And, you know, they asked 50 artists, “What’s the future of rock?” And my answer was, “God.” And they said, “What do you mean?” And I said, “Well, God’s... Read more
"Where other programs highlight that kind of drama as the primary plot-line, this show focuses on the performers as dancers in partnership with other dancers." Read more
Is higher education an art or a science? In a recent opinion piece at the New York Times, respected scholar Stanley Fish observes the ways in which the latter position is ascending in American society, especially with the advent of online education—with potentially troubling consequences that even its advocates admit. Read more
When my grandfather entered a senior community years ago, I was amused that it offered regular Wii gaming tournaments. I loved the idea of Grandpa competing in virtual bowling or Mario Kart madness. Research now shows videogames benefit older brains, improving activity and communication between brain regions. Although videogames are often discredited, this study points to some redeeming qualities. Read more
"Provided we remain sensitive to conviction over idolatry, greed, and vanity, I don't see why Christians ought to feel guilt for valuing created things, including the things we use to clothe ourselves." Read more
Movie conflict is only compelling or meaningful to its viewers if it is about very human crises. Read more
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