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Lorehaven helps Christian fans explore fantastical stories for Christ’s glory: fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Articles, the library, reviews, podcasts, gifts, and the Lorehaven Guild community help fans discern and enjoy the best Christian-made fantastical stories, applying their meanings to the real world Jesus Christ calls us to serve. Subscribe free to get any updates you choose and to access the Lorehaven Guild.
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    A Scientific Theory of Magic
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jan 7, 2021

    Four Replies to ‘Scary’ Questions that Led Searchers to Speculative Faith
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 14, 2020

    I’m Teaching About Fantasy Magic and Pop Culture at SoCal Christian Writers Conference
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 7, 2020

    Is Responsibility for Art Limited to Temptations for People You Know Personally?
    Travis Perry, Articles on Oct 10, 2019

    A Case Study in Fictional Magic: Dawn Before the Dark
    Travis Perry, Articles on Sep 26, 2019

    What Harm Could Come from Fictional Magic?
    Travis Perry, Articles on Sep 19, 2019

    Seven Ways to Deal With the Problem Magic Poses Christian Fantasy Writers
    Travis Perry, Articles on Sep 12, 2019

    Children Don’t Need Magic: A Response to Joshua Gibbs
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jul 10, 2019

    One Conception From Another
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Jun 19, 2019

    Christian Fantasy Fans: What’s Your Highest Purpose?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 13, 2018

    Much of Magic
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Aug 1, 2018

    Is Black Panther too Pagan for Christian Fans?
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on May 18, 2018

    What If Your Kids Don’t Read Fantasy?
    Marian Jacobs, Articles on Jan 26, 2018

    Rebutting a ‘Wretched’ View of Fantasy Fiction
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 15, 2017

    Powers and Principalities
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jul 12, 2017

    So Are Christians Now Okay With ‘Harry Potter’?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 29, 2017

    Moana: The Gods Must Be Crazy
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jun 28, 2017

    Is Doctor Strange Dangerous For Christians?
    Zac Totah, Articles on Nov 8, 2016

    Jack Chick, This Was Your Life
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 27, 2016

    Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 3
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 15, 2016

    Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 2
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 2, 2016

    Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 1
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 1, 2016

    Six Christian White Magic Spells Worse Than Fantasy Magic
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 25, 2016

    How Not To Promote Christian Speculative Stories
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 18, 2016

    Poll: Do You Believe Christians Can Enjoy Fictional Magic?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 12, 2016

    Ten Challenges For Christian Pokémon Critics
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 21, 2016

    Magic, Fantasy, And A Christian Worldview
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Jul 11, 2016

    Christian Fantasy And Magic
    Nathan Lumbatis, Articles on Jan 29, 2016

    SpecFaith Movie Missions: The Empire Strikes Back
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 17, 2015

    Wizards, Witches, and The Bible
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Mar 3, 2015

    Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 19: The Last Stage
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 24, 2014

    Deuteronomy 18 Witchcraft: What It Is and Isn’t
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 31, 2014

    Fantasy and Christianity
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Sep 30, 2014

    Christian Parents, Please Stop Practicing White Magic
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 26, 2014

    ‘The Hobbit’ Story Group 7: Queer Lodgings
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 7, 2013

    Winners Don’t Do Witchcraft
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 31, 2013

    Not So Sleepy After All
    John Otte, Articles on Sep 25, 2013

    All Fiction Is Fantasy
    Randy Streu, Articles on Aug 30, 2013

    News and Views: Ben-man, Gnosticism, The Doctor
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 23, 2013

    Why I Don’t Shut Up About ‘Harry Potter’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 22, 2013

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