Category: Culture watch
Deathly Hallows speaks to the soul
by Ted Giese At dinner I said to my wife, “I saw something for my Christmas list … there’s a 25th anniversary Blue-ray edition of the Goonies.” She said it made her feel old. A half-hour later we were sitting in the movie theatre waiting…
The church is full of sinners
by Judith Burns Anne Rice, one of the first modern authors to write about vampires, has been in the news of late but for another reason. On August 4 she declared: “In the name of Christ, I quit Christianity and being Christian. Amen.” Later she added,…
Gear-up for September
A lot of people move over the summer and are seeking new connections in their new neighbourhood, including a church. Many search for churches on the Internet using Google. That makes your website the first contact many people have with your congregation. Is it up-to-date?…
New Potter film deals with real issues
by Andrew Craig If I were to sum up Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince I would have to say “mature”. I don’t mean that it’s geared for mature audiences, but as a story and as a film it shows a maturity I appreciated…
A view of Canada’s religious communities
The National Post has launched a blog on Canada’s religious communities called Holy Post. The newspaper welcomes participation and comments at http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/holy-post/default.aspx
Reflecting on the death of Michael Jackson
by Rich Docekal Michael Jackson’s death has touched millions. His music and to a lesser degree, his notoriety as a celebrity who never quite seemed at ease with himself, brought attention to this “song & dance man” across the globe. As I see the media’s…