As often happens, a convergence around a common theme has occurred on blogs I read and on Facebook. First, there was this headline, which I initially misunderstood, science fiction fan that I am: “Doctor Who Recommended Jesus to Patient to Fight Disciplinary Proceedings with Backing of Christian Legal Centre“ Even having blogged about religion and Doctor Who, this still wasn’t a direction I expected the show to take. Did you understand it correctly the first time you read it? Along... Read more
One of the most popular posts of all time on my blog in its old location was an explanation I offered of the ending of LOST, of which today is the one year anniversary. And so I thought I would repost it here, and invite discussion of LOST now that we have the benefit of a year’s hindsight. What questions do you still have, if any? Do you still care how the show ended, and did you find the “Places... Read more
I recently discovered a band I had never heard of before. They are known as Uthull, and they are from Greece. They play in a jazz fusion/progressive rock instrumental style. Have a listen, if that sounds like the sort of thing you might like. Read more
This is just a reminder that Exploring Our Matrix has moved to Patheos. If you have not done so already, please update whatever link or feed address you usually use to get here. As of tomorrow, I expect to cease updating the blog, cross-posting links and posting reminders. And so here, one more time, is the new address: http://www.patheos.com/community/exploringourmatrix/ I look forward to interacting with you there! Read more
At the blog’s new home, I’ve just posted a brief reflection on the latest episode of Doctor Who, and early tomorrow I’ll repost my explanation of the ending of LOST, in honor of the one-year anniversary of the series finale. Read more
The latest episode of Doctor Who, “The Rebel Flesh,” the first of a two-parter, explores some classic sci-fi terrain, as well as perhaps giving an important clue to the resolution of the rather dramatic puzzle that started this season. SPOLERS AHEAD! In this episode, the Doctor is still trying to figure out why Amy is simultaneously pregnant and not pregnant, and Amy is still seeing a mysterious hatch with a mysterious woman behind it turning up in odd places. Neither... Read more
Over at Patheos I’ve posted a reflection on how bad Bible interpretation caused another mess beside the recent one Harold Camping gave us. I’m referring to the situation in Israel. Click through to read my thoughts on the subject. Read more
As one Rapture-related mess is being cleaned up, we should not forget another that great minds and national leaders are still struggling with: the tensions in the Middle East and in particular the plight of the Palestinians. Most readers have probably heard or read President Obama’s speech, as well as Israeli and Palestinian responses to it, and are thus aware of renewed efforts to bring about a settlement to longstanding issues, and hurdles and challenges that may continue to get... Read more
Via Joel Watts and Peter Kirk I learned that Family Radio, Harold Camping’s organization, has said that if the Rapture has not occurred by midnight Jerusalem time tonight, they were wrong. In related news, Deirdre Good has a round-up of scholars talking about the Rapture. Read more
Over at the blog’s new home on Patheos, I just shared some thoughts on “respecting God’s privacy.” Read more
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