Planetes in the Planetarian: a Church of Men and Angels

From ancient times, the boundless night sky and the numberless stars have captured the human imagination. For Aristotle, the birth of philosophy lay in the contemplation of the stars, while Plato wanted the wise to train themselves in astronomy, and Virgil and Seneca liken virtue to a “path to the stars.” Twenty-five centuries later, the skies above still fascinate… Read More Planetes in the Planetarian: a Church of Men and Angels

The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 4: Standing Firm Like Shirou Emiya

Do you feel influenced by the culture to act like those around you? Are you being persuaded to put away your faith and engage the world on its terms? You’re not alone—it’s a day and age where the culture around us speaks as strongly as ever. But Mike’s got you covered. He looks to Shirou… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 4: Standing Firm Like Shirou Emiya

A Tale of Two Alchemists, II: The Brotherhood of Everything

“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. We put all our trust in alchemy, but in the end…what is it?” In the episode “Rain of Sorrows” in FMA:B, Edward Elric shows himself to be a very different man than his FMA incarnation. Lost in regret rather than horrified denial, he confesses his doubts about alchemy, the Potteresque science/magic at… Read More A Tale of Two Alchemists, II: The Brotherhood of Everything

Happy Easter!

He is risen! Happy Easter, friends! Today is the most celebratory day in the Christian calendar—indeed, it’s a commemoration of the most celebratory day of all time. The tomb is empty. Death is defeated. Jesus has won. And we all may now join him in everlasting life when we turn to him as our Lord… Read More Happy Easter!