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History as Fantasy: Netflix’s Barbarians Miniseries

This post reviews Netfix’s Barbarians–what was good and bad? How historical was it? What else is going on with this miniseries? · Travis Perry

Science Saving the Bible from Theologians

The Bible has long been subject to “higher criticism” from theologians and other specialists in Biblical Studies. But science often counters the critics… · Travis Perry

On Canceling the ‘Baby-Eating’ Baby Yoda

What happens when fandom and cancel culture collide with a misplaced sense of morality? · Parker J. Cole

Prospect: Why I Like Nobledark or Grimbright Better than Cheerful and Corrupt

Prospect is a movie I’d recommend over Rim of the World. I both review Prospect and say why I like its type of tale better. · Travis Perry

How “Rim of the World” Shows Our Culture is Drenched in Smut

The Netflix movie Rim of the World isn’t avante-guarde or daringly original–so its innuendoes indicate something about our culture… · Travis Perry

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: The End Game for Racism

How can racism ever end? Do other countries show us a better way than the United States? How can speculative fiction help? · Travis Perry

Voting And The Right To Vote

Because the United States is a representative democracy, it seems a little surprising that so few (any?) stories by American authors appropriate this form of government for their story world. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: Structual Inequalities

In spite of disagreement with Critical Race Theory, this post does see some “structural inequality” in the USA. Which relates to worldbuilding… · Travis Perry

‘Weaker Brothers’ Shouldn’t Boss Christians About Music or Fantasy

Biblical teaching and strong believes’ examples, rather than people vulnerable to temptation, should guide Christians’ enjoyment of good gifts. · E. Stephen Burnett

Four Replies to ‘Scary’ Questions that Led Searchers to Speculative Faith

“What does God think of scary stories”? “Christian spells”? “Ted Dekker controversy”? “Consequences of Deuteronomy 18:10–12”? · E. Stephen Burnett

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: The Space Traders-Science Fiction and Critical Race Theory

The Space Traders, a science fiction short story, lays out a portion of the case for Critical Race Theory. This post responds to the story. · Travis Perry

Yes, C. S. Lewis Actually Did Want His Fairy Stories to Teach Christian Truth

Christians often suggest, “We should create stories only based on images, and not try to teach readers.” But C. S. Lewis believed good authors do both. · E. Stephen Burnett

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. White Supremacy Versus “White Supremacy”

Some are using the term “White Supremacy” with a new meaning. This post explains why I don’t think that’s a good thing. · Travis Perry

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. Part 5: Scientific Racism

Scientific theories of the Enlightenment, increasingly discriminatory through Darwinism, created racism as we know it. · Travis Perry

Two ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ Stories Secretly Inspired My Book ‘The Pop Culture Parent’

Two cassette stories, “You Gotta Be Wise” and “Isaac the Pure,” helped start my lifelong quest about parenting and popular culture. · E. Stephen Burnett

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. Part 4: Racism and White Identity at the Founding of the U.S.A.

At the founding of the United States, how was race defined? What did it mean to be “white?” · Travis Perry

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. Part 2: Antiquity and Medieval Times

So if racism wasn’t around in BIble times, when did it arise in Western cuture? Greece? Rome? Medieval Europe? This post answers these questions. · Travis Perry

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. Part 1: The Bible

Racism in all forms, including in speculative fiction, will be the topic of this series. But let’s start with what the Bible says. · Travis Perry
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