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One Conception From Another

We all have an idea of what a witch is, but the idea is almost unavoidably an amalgam. · Shannon McDermott

Does Family Enhance Female Heroes?

Was Mark Carver’s post on Speculative Faith yesterday right about a need to have more families with children in speculative fiction? In particular, would children benefit female heroes? · Travis Perry

Those Meddling Kids

It takes just a quick glance at movies, TV shows, and books to realize that our entertainment is packed with attractive and unmarried characters, and a good portion of those that are married look and act like they aren’t married. […] · Mark Carver

Get a Glimpse of Lorehaven’s Summer 2019 Issue, Which Arrives Next Month

Coming in Lorehaven’s next issue: novelist Shawn Smucker with “Light from Distant Stars,” plus 12 more book reviews. · E. Stephen Burnett

Against the Tragic Villain Backstory

I’m mostly against the tragic villain backstory as a storytelling device. Let me tell you why. · Travis Perry

Mission Report, May 2019, Realm Makers Bookstore in Orlando and Columbus

This year so far, Realm Makers Bookstore has sold about 2,500 Christian-made fantastical books to eager readers across America. · E. Stephen Burnett

What Science Fiction Fact Will Be Next?

Although speculative fiction has taken the duel turn toward horror—vampires and monsters of various kinds—and superheroes, are there science fiction writers imagining and producing the next set of future technologies or societal trends in their stories? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

The Wandering Earth: Science Fiction From Outside the USA

Are science fiction movies from China and other counties outside of the United States the future? Watching The Wandering Earth gave me some clues. · Travis Perry

How Would the American Church Handle an EMP?

It’s obvious that the modern church, particularly in the USA, is very high-tech. Podcasts, streaming sermons, tithing kiosks, apps, etc., are everywhere. Whether this is good or bad is neither here nor there as far as this article is concerned. […] · Mark Carver

Belief in the Supernatural Builds Faith in ‘Breakthrough’

Ask yourself this, “Does my lack of belief in the supernatural weaken my faith in God to work miracles?” · Marian Jacobs

Ghosts and UFOs: What Are They Anyway?

How do we, as believers, deal with the phenomenon of ghost and abduction claims? · Jim O'Shea

‘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

How Science Fiction Portrays the Future of Christianity

Science fiction tends to write Christianity out of its view of the future. How can Christian sci fi writers respond? · Travis Perry

Avengers Endgame: Ending White Patriarchy (Mostly) Gracefully

Did Avengers Endgame have an anti-patriarchy agenda? Did it deliberately remove white male figures from the story universe? Maybe, but it did so mostly with grace. · Travis Perry

The Bible And Myth

Has speculative literature undermined our belief in God’s word? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Does the ‘Captain Marvel’ Film Promote Feminism?

Marvel’s cosmic warrior should inspire Christians to approach fantasy and real-life gender roles with biblical balance. · Marian Jacobs

Bad Seed

Why are the origins of evil so fascinating? Why do we crave stories about corruption? · Mark Carver

Mission Report, April 25–27, Realm Makers Bookstore in Cincinnati

Homeschool families need great Christian-made fantastical novels, and resources to find the best ones. · E. Stephen Burnett

A Homeschool Mom Discovers Realm Makers Bookstore

At Realm Makers Bookstore, mother and homeschool teacher Ticia Messing found fantastic fiction for herself and her children. · Ticia Messing

Two Kinds of Heroes

Would you be surprised to discover that heroes have been studied–and have been found to come in two distinct types? · Travis Perry
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