Christian existentialism

Ships that have met I looked up one day And he walked A tall man with a view Eyes. The room was dark, looking unclear, My vision had darkened, My thought was instructed. He sought, he found He asked, he…

Julia Jacklin, Pre Pleasure ★★★★☆ On her excellent sophomore album, Crushing, Julia Jacklin looked at a series of failed relationships with critical self-examination. Three years later with Pre Pleasure, Jacklin takes a softer approach.…

In our recent article on the legacy of Ahmed Deedat, we mentioned the fact that in 1986 he shared the Saudi heritage King Faisal Prize for "Service to Islam" with a certain Roger Garaudy.Many readers may have naturally wondered:Who was this…

Photo source: Rebecca Ore – CC BY-SA 3.0 One species has turned into the material backdrop of its tribulations the 10 million other species that constitute its extended family, its donor environment and its daily cohabitants. More…

One species has turned into the material backdrop of its tribulations the 10 million other species that make up its extended family, its donor environment, and its daily cohabitants. More precisely, it was a small population of this!-->…

One species has turned into the material backdrop of its tribulations the 10 million other species that constitute its extended family, its donor environment and its daily cohabitants. More precisely, it was a small population of this…

After watching "The Batman", I was convinced that I wouldn't see a better movie coming out this year. Walking from my car to the theater, I even texted my friend that I was about to see “Mrs. Harris…

After the FBI raided Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday - an extraordinary…

After the Federal Bureau of Investigation searched Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday - an extraordinary event in US history - the former president and his allies immediately began screaming that Trump was…

Author and pastor, Brian Zahnd, gives an in-depth explanation of the deconstruction happening in Christianity today, a brief history of existentialism, Friedrich Nietzsche and the alternative to Christianity, and the quirkiness of…

Oslo City Hall, photographed from the port, in 2009.A view that Anders may have once found warm.Source: Wikimedia Joachim Treves Oslo, August 31 (2011) is the perfect movie to watch as a man in his twenties studying at a…

The Abraham Art Gallery opened the new season on Monday August 1 with the exhibition BIBLICAL IMAGINATION IN GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST PRINTS. From the collection of Sandra Bowden, the show features over 50 original…

Neon Genesis Evangelion is essential viewing for any anime fan, whether they're a fan of the sci-fi genre, a longtime fan of the franchise, or a newcomer. It is a stimulating series with cerebral themes exploring psychoanalysis, the…

Author and New Life Church pastor Rich Villodas returns to the podcast to talk about the three waves of people leaving the church, why pastors keep failing, what Gen Z and baby boomers expect from a church and why they don't fit,…

By Dr. Francis Agbaraolorunpo Nigeria is a nation of very religious people who strongly believe in the supremacy of God. Belief in the existence of God is a common denominator among most Nigerians regardless of gender, age,…

"The universe has a favor to ask"Glorious is a 2022 American horror film about a man who finds himself in an isolated bathroom with a mysterious figure. Directed by Rebekah McKendry (Elevator game;…

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: 2 ½ STARS This image released by Sony Pictures shows Taylor John Smith, left, and Daisy Edgar-Jones in a scene from "Where the Crawdads Sing." (Michele K. Short/Sony Pictures via AP) "Where the…

You walk onstage, and it's terrifying: a senior recital gone wrong, a late masterclass with a renowned soloist, a career-ending prank with your parents in the terrifying audience. As always, it's inexplicably hot on the boards (or…

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Thor: Love and ThunderChristian Bale: One of the most famous actors in the world and yet one of the most difficult to recognize when you watch his films. Losing or gaining multiple stones…

Busts of Howard and Edna Hong feature prominently in the Hong Kierkegaard Library's new location at Steensland Hall. Photo by Evan Pak '19 The Hong Kierkegaard Library serves as the official worldwide repository for books by…

Today, June 26, the American Episcopal Church celebrates the life of Isabel Florence Hapgood. For me it is particularly interesting in that it has opened fascinating doors for spiritual exploration. Born in Boston in…

There is no account for alchemy, fruitful or withering, when assembling a piece. You can edit the script online, set the stage, assign roles to your best ability, but once a production is underway, it's gone. This is perhaps what explains…

dead Pool rocketed up the list of highest-grossing R-rated films of all time, surpassed only by Todd Phillips Joker in 2019. Ryan Reynold's passion project went from failure to magnum opus; it became an instant hit and eroded its…

Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix celebrates Mass with members of Region XIII of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on February 12, 2020, during their ad limina visit / Daniel…

But Maciunas was an inveterate organizer – a problem, since he happened to work with avant-garde artists, the kind of people who didn't like to be organized. For years he tried to collect these cats. He opened FluxShop, where Fluxus art –…

So, there I was minding my own business browsing Youtube's determined algorithmic offerings, when a delightfully funny and informative clip appeared from "Lutheran satire.” The music video, "St Patrick's Bad…

Cartoon Network is a children's animation and storytelling genius by day, and a crazy, steamy, cartoonish treasure by night. Declaring "All kids out of the pool", adult swimming takes over the family-run Cartoon Network as its goofy,…

It's a tired cliché that the movie industry is derivative. Anyone who owns both "Deep Impact" and "Armageddon" on DVD could speak of similar authority. But the most unique ideas about our culture are found in such repetition. With my…

Above: Below performing at Brooklyn Steel on March 17. Photo by Buscar Photo. As spring break was coming to an end, I thought I'd let it end with a bang. On March 17, Underoath played to sold-out crowds at Brooklyn Steel in…

The prospect of artificial crises looms as the ruling party - the All Progressives Congress (APC) - and the main opposition party - the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - head to their respective nominating conventions to crystallize their…

Atiku sees the 2023 presidency as his last hurrah and his final opportunity for an odds-defying long throw from Hail Mary in Aso Villa By Tiko Okoye The prospect of artificial crises looms as the ruling party - the All Progressives…

This is a guest post by my friend and colleague Logan Zepperi. Logan holds a Masters of Philosophy from the Talbot School of Theology, a Bachelors of Science in Philosophy, and is currently a graduate student in Clinical…

Cinema seasons do not respect the Gregorian calendar. They're mediated by studio spreadsheets, holiday weekends, and amorphous concepts like "Awards Season" and "Dumpuary." But you know the start of a movie season when you see one, and…

Disturbing existentialism, religious anxiety, men journaling in a room and interacting with an unfamiliar subculture, are some of the themes that run through the work of Paul Schrader throughout his career. A director whose ambition is…

Dream Child (1985)Gavin Millar, the director, critic and TV presenter, once a frequent contributor to Sight and Sound, died in London of a brain tumor on April 20, 2022. He was a man of great intelligence, d knowledge, spirit and generosity…

'Bubble' premiered on Netflix on April 28, 2022. netflix Tetsurō Araki, a notable Japanese animator and director, is known for his dark anime projects like The attack of the Titans and Death threat. So it's…

Time spent online, posting on social media, watching podcasts, or reading those articles can often be a huge waste of our most precious resource. We all know the feeling of catching up after hours of seemingly forgotten clicks,…

Here we are. And in 2022, today, April 15, is Good Friday. (It's no coincidence, it's also the first day of Passover) In Christian tradition, Maundy Thursday launched the events that led to today's horror, tomorrow's…

With the sting of her recent Best Actress Oscar snub still burning (we all know her turn spencer was more than worthy), it feels good to see Kristen Stewart reserved, busy, and being cast in auteur horror movies. Since Rosé glassthe…

There is no standard definition of "progressive" which seems to cover all the different possible meanings of the word. For many, the meaning seems to be 'forward-thinking' or 'equity-conscious' or 'justice-conscious', or some combination!-->…

THE OWL is a fierce and wild bird, but it rarely acts wild. He is a wise bird, but he rarely speaks. The less he talks, the more he learns. The more he talks, the less he learns. Sit around the owl and nudge the bird to deliver its…

Disney and Pixar have made over 20 films together. We grew up with toys dealing with existentialism, rats wanting to be world famous chefs, an old man robbing his house with balloons, and monsters that turned scary kids into an…

Scandinavia is well known for its artists who immerse themselves in the mythologies of their countries, amid the dramatic contrasts of their weather conditions. From the existentialism of Edvard Munch, who felt “a cry crossing nature”,…

Given that Alberto Giacometti is widely regarded, if not without some dissent, as one of the major sculptural talents of the 20th century, and that his circle of immediate friends included Samuel…

"When my son, now 44, graduated in 2010, my failure to sponsor his dream import business increased his hatred towards me. It moved towards whoever could take it. When I withdrew his allowance he cut off until June when his…

What non-compliance does NOT mean *Note to potential commenters: please be aware that this is not a discussion forum, but a place where readers can interact with me regarding my expressed opinion. If you post a comment, make…

It may be a counter reaction to our increasingly digital reality, but lately horror movies have increasingly looked to primitive pasts to resurrect the rituals and fears of folktales. . It's a striking global trend, spanning puritanical…

Avery wears: Shirt: Vintage YSLHarmony is wearing: Dress: 80s vintage Los Angeles itself is also a strongly felt presence on the record, both in the form of hazy soundscapes and soaring melodies, and darker,…

March 31, 2022 For this episode of our culture column, we've changed the format slightly. Our editor Kayle Crosson and our regular contributor Chlostar ten Brink discusses the 2017 film First Reformed – and their conversation!-->…

Feminism puts women in boxes. There are budding CEOs breaking the glass ceiling. There are activists in T-shirts with placards, shouting at the protests. There are sultry, seductive women who end up as #MeToo activists. There are…

Though backed by a fanbase fluent in memes and irony, Swedish band Drain Gang is powered by a rare sincerity. Their music possesses both a childlike wonder, an adolescent infatuation and an adult fear of the future. While much of the rap…

Canakkale Victory Anniversary March 18 is the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar. The number of days left before the end of the year is 288. Railways March 18, 1920 The Strait of Geyve…

Christian Zen is something wonderful. Although precisely what it is is a little slippery. These are mainly Christians who have found Zen meditation useful in their spiritual life. But sometimes it gets weirder and much…

Regardless of which parts are fiction and which are fact, the Battle of Troy is one of the most famous military engagements in history. Yet it wasn't just Helen, Achilles and a wooden horse. Many important stories unfolded…

The first micro-budget feature from the Manchester-based writer-director Brett Gregory looks at a man's life at three different points in his life, linking his early experience with psychological depression in middle!-->…

In this short series, I look at the first temptations of Christ (that we know about). These three temptations of Jesus in the desert are mentioned in all the synoptic gospels (Mark 1, Matthew 4 and Luke 4). While Mark only…

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If you follow world news, you know something is wrong. A storm is raging around the genre, and we have yet to face its full fury here in Africa. To the world, gender means nothing beyond biological differences. Gender doesn't matter.…

—> Ohio is getting closer to eliminating the death penalty: There are many valid arguments against the death penalty: it lengthens the legal process, it traumatizes the families of victims, it is expensive and, most importantly, innocent…

Faustus Socinus, also known as Faust Paolo Sozzini and sometimes as Faust Socyn, died on this day, March 4, 1604. It is fair to identify it with a naturalistic current within the Christian tradition, with Socinus focusing on the…

During the sleepless nights of post-war London, the unknown and impoverished artist Frank Auerbach panicked that he could no longer afford to paint and had to stop working. The possibility seemed real enough, given the lavish volumes of…

The habit of adding a definite article to Bob Kane's indestructible crime fighter dates back to the character's origins at the start of World War II. In recent years, however, it has acted as an…

In the unity of style and subject which governs them, the principal novels of Antonio Di Benedetto, Zama, The Silencerand Suicides, constitute a sort of trilogy and, let it be said once and for all, constitute one of the culminating moments…

At 3.15am yesterday morning, Google Maps showed a traffic jam on the main road from Russia to Ukraine, a very 21st-century sign that a distinctly 20th-century phenomenon was underway. Tens of millions of people in the West have been…

By Wallace B. HenleyExclusive Columnist | Wednesday, February 23, 2022Unsplash/Jordan Beltran"It's a beautiful mess you got us into this time," Ollie Hardy told Stan Laurel whenever the hilarious 1920s film duo were trapped in an…

It's a beautiful day in the park and there's no one but you. Having a moment, the particular kind of trick we all have, you start jumping up and singing a baby song. It's wrong, and the lyrics are half forgotten, but you don't give a…

As the music news cycle continues to be hijacked by Kanye West's "I'll Let You Finish" style public collapse – stories about her using Instagram to ignite her ex Kim Kardashian and current boyfriend Pete Davidson were all the rage…

We live in a time that insists on forgetting the past. This includes wisdom from the pages of scripture regarding the nature of love. We have often sold love to the cheap, atomized world of 'sex' and 'sexuality'. We scroll through…

rick and morty is one of Adult Swim's most acclaimed and popular shows, a dark comedy about interstellar travel and self-destruction, with a bit of life nonsense thrown into its swirling abyss for good measure. With only 51 episodes over…

Benton CountyBella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., Sunday worship at 10 a.m.The church will host Lenten soup suppers and meditations on Wednesdays from March 2 through April 6. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. at McKay…

Dr. Tone Svetelj, Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and Director of the New Philosophy Program at Hellenic College | Photo credit: Holy Cross Hellenic College Hellenic College launches minor in philosophy For the first time in…

Articles on Pierre Bourdieu and symbolic violence: linkPosts on Dawn of Everything: linkPosts trying to deal with the absurd state of political discourse: link In chapter 2 of The dawn of everything David Graeber and David Wengrow describe…

Since the 1993 film by Harold Ramis and Bill Murray, the term "Groundhog Day" has become synonymous with mundane repetition and blind redundancy in our daily lives and work. The term has become a catchphrase for people…

COMMENT: By categorizing yourself less, by knowing yourself more I've been reading a lot of existentialism lately…because, well, why not? I've been reading a lot of!-->…

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Which God do you worship? For Christians, the object of their faith is the one God in three persons, the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. After being minimized or denied in mainstream liberal theology, the Trinity is back in…

A good way for newcomers to Pedro Almodóvarthe filmography of to get a quick glimpse of his unique and visionary style is to watch his short film in english The human voice with Tilda Swinton. It was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic…

There must be something in the Perrier. French storytellers suddenly took Gallic existentialism into fabulist territory, but with good wine and a pretty decor. In the recent novel by Antoine Laurain Vintage 1954, the inhabitants of…

It would be difficult to say what has been the highlight of the career of Hess' fashion director, Gerard…

"To the Wonder" centers on Ben Affleck and French actress Olga Kurylenko, who play a young couple with the typical postings of Malick's late-career films about people drunk with love: they coo against each other. other and make silly…