The Philosophy Fad

The Philosophy Fad Quoting Marcus Aurelius Doesn’t Make You a Stoic JOHN STONESTREET  WITH ROBERTO RIVERA According to Wikipedia, “cultural appropriation” is “the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture.” While accusations of cultural appropriation fly around a bit out-of-control these days, the most contentious example is the taking of cultural artifacts … More The Philosophy Fad

LGBT Character Quotas

LGBT Character Quotas JOHN STONESTREET  WITH SHANE MORRIS Just about every major movie release these days is scrutinized about whether or not it will feature an obvious LGBT character. Ever since the live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast,” and a bit before, Disney has been sprinkling LGBT characters generously across its film properties. Even … More LGBT Character Quotas

“A Hidden Life” Preaches a Profound Gospel in Few Words

  “A Hidden Life” Preaches a Profound Gospel in Few Words JOHN STONESTREET  WITH MARIA BAER A substantial part of Terrence Malick’s latest movie “A Hidden Life” takes place in a German prison where the film’s protagonist, a real historical figure now considered a Catholic saint, Franz Jägerstätter, is being held in prison for refusing … More “A Hidden Life” Preaches a Profound Gospel in Few Words

Handel’s—and Jennens’s—“Messiah”

I think most of us have her of George Frideric Handel , but prior to reading this I had no knowledge of Charles Jennens. – Mike Handel’s—and Jennens’s—“Messiah” Apologetics Through Art As one wag put it, “In the orchestra world, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah is every bit an annual Christmas tradition as eggnog and overworked shopping mall Santas.” … More Handel’s—and Jennens’s—“Messiah”