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These Are the Top Ten Most-Read SpecFaith Articles in 2019

From “Game of Thrones” critiques to YA Twitter, writing challenges, and Ted Chiang (again?), here are the top-read SpecFaith articles in 2019. · E. Stephen Burnett

‘Sorry Your Dragon Show Ended Stupidly’ Meme May Insult ‘GOT’ Fans

As Christians, our mission is to engage with “Game of Thrones” fans, not call what they enjoy “stupid.” · E. Stephen Burnett

Truth Or Reality In Fantasy

We are drawn to the truth, to the clear explanation that there is a good ruler, a right way, a guardian-king, and we can side with him. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, part 4: Spectrum of Conflict

The spectrum of conflict shows many shades of color when we use the term “warfare,” as illustrated in Tolkien’s Middle Earth. · Travis Perry

When High Fantasy Becomes Porn Fantasy, Part 1

Porn has invaded fantasy stories, and Christians must listen to warnings from outside and inside the church. · Cap Stewart

When Pastors Criticize Popular Culture

Pastors must show they know popular culture’s purpose before they criticize particular stories. · E. Stephen Burnett

‘Game Of Thrones’ Sex: It’s Not Just Awkward, It’s Violation

Discerning Christians can skip a story’s nudity, but these scenes still violate actors who bear God’s image. · Cap Stewart

Rejected Realm Makers Cosplays

if you look for me at this week’s Realm Makers conference, I won’t look like these rejected cosplays. · E. Stephen Burnett

Realism and The Christian Artist

What makes the work Christian is not the bad that happens, but the good that comes out of it. · C. E. Laureano

God’s Speculative Story

When God speculates, reality listens. · R. L. Copple

Why We Condemn ‘Game Of Thrones’ Porn and Think You Should Too

All men must die to self and reject even “soft” porn and “artful” rape culture wherever it hides. #GameofPorns · E. Stephen Burnett

But ‘Game Of Thrones’ Still Has Porn In It

Do we just pretend the TV series doesn’t have live, actual naked porn? Is that how it is? · E. Stephen Burnett