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Hollywood, Christianity, and Mr Rogers

Jan 29, 2020

The new film about Mr Rogers is part biography, part Hollywood humanism:

The theatre was pretty much empty, so my wife and I had plenty of room to spread out (although in these new revamped cinemas they give you a

Some thoughts, and some pointers, on being a writer:

Yesterday I posted my 5000^th article on CultureWatch. In that piece I tried to explain what I do and why I do it. I mentioned that if I should live

Golden Globes – Highlights and Lowlights

Jan 7, 2020

Terrific truths and appalling lies were both heard at the Golden Globes:

OK, a few disclaimers here. I am not a Hollywood culture vulture, nor do I spend much time watching things like awards’ shows. I am not even sure

What do they put in the drinking water in Hollywood?

As the old saying goes (often attributed to Chesterton): ‘When men choose not to believe in God, they do not thereafter believe

Let me begin by offering my three initial responses to all those who are baffled as to why I have not yet written about Kanye: 1) I actually know next to nothing about him; 2) Although I do watch culture

Contemporary Christian Music Worth Running With

Sep 8, 2019

I just came upon some inspiring Christian song writers/singers who really seem to put Christ first.

OK, I make no claims to knowing much about contemporary Christian music. In fact, I know almost nothing about it. What I do know

The Raising of the Cross

Sep 8, 2019

Here we find combined great art and great theology.

Those who are somewhat switched on not just to basic Christianity but to the world of great art will know that I have a double meaning in my title. I refer

Making a Mockery of the Faith

Aug 25, 2019

How should we think of Hollywood and its constant mockery of the faith?

When I recently saw trailers on the television for a new show that mocked Christian televangelists, I had two initial reactions: One, here we go again: Hollywood

Woodstock 50 Years On

Aug 12, 2019

It is incredible to think that exactly 50 years ago Woodstock took place.

Exactly 50 years ago this week we had an event that defined a generation. It was either three days of madness and chaos, or three days of

Rock Stars and Life Guidance

Jun 27, 2019

Pop stars and rock stars are not usually known as great and enduring moral philosophers. And we should not expect them to be. But nonetheless, often what they say and sing about becomes a creed to live by, at least

6 More Basic Book Buying and Reading Tips

May 27, 2019

One can never have too many books; one can never read too much; and one can never write about such matters too often. With all this in mind, let me pen yet another piece on the wonderful world of books,

No, Ours Is Not a Star Wars God

May 4, 2019

Today is May the Fourth – and may it be with you! This date has now gone down in history as a commemoration of a film – indeed, a whole series of films. The first of the Star Wars films

On Iconoclasm, Part One

Apr 28, 2019

Let me briefly define things here, then offer a few prefatory remarks. Simply put, iconoclasm – in a religious context – literally means “image-breaking”. It has to do with destroying or removing religious images. Related terms include:
-Iconodulism = the

Cathedrals, Catholics, and Christianity

Apr 17, 2019

The destruction of an 850-year-old cathedral in Paris has resulted in a number of questions being raised. Some of them I have explored in my two earlier pieces on the Notre Dame fire. With so many churches in Europe being

The War Against Unplanned

Mar 31, 2019

I have met Abby Johnson, the former abortionist and Planned Parenthood clinic director. She certainly is not the evil person many try to make her out to be. But you would think she is a really horrible person, given the

More On Worldly Christian Celebs (And Their Devotees)

Dec 3, 2018

Not unexpectedly, my article yesterday on another Christian celebrity who seems to know little about biblical truth and morality resulted in numerous folks going on the attack: not to critique her, but to jump all over me. As so often

No Jesus Did NOT Accept All People, All Faiths, and All Behaviours

Dec 2, 2018

It is common thinking among most non-Christians – and far too many Christians, alas – that Jesus somehow just accepted everyone without question, that he never had a harsh word to say about anyone, their beliefs, or their behaviours, and

Contending for the Permanent Things

Nov 14, 2018

The fight for truth, for faith, for morality, for humanity, and for civilisation is perennial. That is because the enemies of these things are ever at work, ever seeking to undermine and destroy that which they hate. Because the permanent

Will There Be Blues in Heaven?

Sep 9, 2018

OK, another title that may perplex some, and perhaps intrigue a few others. The blues in heaven? Really? Well, it may be a bit misleading anyway. We know that in the next life all sorrows will vanish, death and darkness

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Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day...

Hollywood, Christianity, and Mr Rogers

The new film about Mr Rogers is part biography, part Hollywood humanism:

How to Write 5000 Articles

Some thoughts, and some pointers, on being a writer:

Golden Globes – Highlights and Lowlights

Terrific truths and appalling lies were both heard at the Golden Globes:

Not So Crafty as a Fox

What do they put in the drinking water in Hollywood?

Kanye and Christ

Contemporary Christian Music Worth Running With

I just came upon some inspiring Christian song writers/singers who really seem to put Christ first.

The Raising of the Cross

Here we find combined great art and great theology.

Making a Mockery of the Faith

How should we think of Hollywood and its constant mockery of the faith?

Woodstock 50 Years On

It is incredible to think that exactly 50 years ago Woodstock took place.

Rock Stars and Life Guidance

6 More Basic Book Buying and Reading Tips

No, Ours Is Not a Star Wars God

On Iconoclasm, Part One

Cathedrals, Catholics, and Christianity

The War Against Unplanned

More On Worldly Christian Celebs (And Their Devotees)

No Jesus Did NOT Accept All People, All Faiths, and All Behaviours

Contending for the Permanent Things

Will There Be Blues in Heaven?

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Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day...

The new film about Mr Rogers is part biography, part Hollywood humanism:

Some thoughts, and some pointers, on being a writer:

Terrific truths and appalling lies were both heard at the Golden Globes:

What do they put in the drinking water in Hollywood?

The militants keep demanding more and more:

I just came upon some inspiring Christian song writers/singers who really seem to put Christ first.

Here we find combined great art and great theology.

How should we think of Hollywood and its constant mockery of the faith?

It is incredible to think that exactly 50 years ago Woodstock took place.

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