Is God still relevant for the modern world? Rob Bell thinks so. So do we. The real question is: how? Read more
Is God still relevant for the modern world? Rob Bell thinks so. So do we. The real question is: how? Read more
In HBO’s “Girls,” currently wrapping up its second season, 26 year old writer, director, and actor Lena Dunham offers a refreshing – if sometimes painful to watch – view of female sexuality. Unlike the glossy, airbrushed twentysomethings who headline most sitcoms, Dunham cuts a disheveled, average-sized figure – and she’s not afraid to bare it. In the search for intimacy and connection, Dunham’s Hannah Horvath is willing to try almost anything with almost any specimen of man. Despite the amount... Read more
Each Tuesday in Music Matters, Matthew Linder explores the intersections of music, culture and faith. “It’s funny how most people love the dead, once you’re dead you’re made for life.” – Jimi Hendrix People, Hell and Angels, the final posthumously released album from Jimi Hendrix, debuted on the Billboard 200 at the number two spot. Hendrix died over 40 years ago, yet surprisingly, he is still able to garner enough attention to land him on the top of the charts beating out... Read more
Every week in The Kiddy Pool, Erin Newcomb confronts one of many issues that parents must deal with related to popular culture. Beware the monster in the mirror; it might just be you. My little one loves to look at her reflection. Few things make her light up like looking at herself. If she gets to a place where there are low mirrors (like the children’s museum or the kids’ space at the library or a nasty public bathroom), she... Read more
Rob Bell is back in the news lately. He has a new book (CaPC review forthcoming!), in which he teaches that there are ways of speaking about God that are going to go the way of the Oldsmobile. Apparently, one of the things that is going to fall by the wayside is the church’s opposition to homosexual marriage. “That ship has sailed,” says Rob Bell recently. Bell may be correct. At least, he is correct that the evangelical conservative political machine... Read more
Two years ago, we had two good friends who were diametrically opposed to one another on the issue of Rob Bell, his book, and his ministry use Christ and Pop Culture as a venue to discuss their thoughts and concerns. What resulted was a dialogue about Rob Bell’s Love Wins that stood out from other reactions on either side. It was thoughtful, fair, civil, and illuminating. From the introductory editor’s note I wrote back then: Christ and Pop Culture writer, Ben... Read more
"The history of war contains examples of enemies putting aside their differences, if only for a brief moment, and showing each other honor, dignity, and mercy." Read more
"Christians can also view the current racial climate as an opportunity, one that we have often not taken advantage of enough in the past." Read more
In House of Cards, there’s no sign of God anywhere. Francis’ crisis is a far cry from the faith struggle we have become familiar with, and a sign of a changing culture. Read more
"The metrosexual is all grown up. Or rather, the rest of the world has grown up with him." Read more
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