D.M. Dutcher mentions Please Save My Earth in his article about the realness of Christ and his time on earth [Cacao, put down the shovel!]: To end with an anime analogy. as much as it would be easier to be, our faith isn’t a 2-D girl. It’s always 3-D, with all the same issues and all… Read More Something More: Faith is a 3-D Girl, Saint Young Men Movie Trailer, and Madoka is Not Jesus
One of my favorite things about blogging is connecting with anibloggers all over the country (and world!). I’ve made friends with many bloggers and become a fan of so many others. One blog I follow very closely is Anime Bowl. Run by Tommy, Anime Bowl is a unique blog that follows anime and football. He… Read More Why Madoka Makes a BAD Christ Figure
Why are Christians compelled to worship God? Why do we believe in the face of scrutiny and increasing skepticism and ridicule? The answer is in this day. It’s in Easter and in our belief and our hope that despite who we are and what we’ve done, there is forgiveness. There is hope, demonstrated through a… Read More An Easter Invitation
It’s Good Friday – the day we memorialize the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. For anime fans, and particularly those not of the Christian faith, it’s particularly of note that on Good Friday two years ago, the finale of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, as much a “classic” as any recent anime, aired. The two are of… Read More Magical Girls and Good Friday
Medieval Otaku discusses homosexuality in terms of nature v. nurture as he investigates No. 6. [Medieval Otaku] Guardian Enzo analyzes Shinto and Shugendou elements of RDG: Red Data Girl in his review of episode 2 of the series. [Lost in America] D.M. Dutcher uses an example from Little Busters in his plea for mention of… Read More Something More: No. 6 Relationships, Inoffensive Saint Young Men, and More Religion Data Girl
I’m on a huge social media kick lately, trying to bring Beneath the Tangles to varied and larger audiences. One platform I’ve joined is Tumblr – a unique place for sure, and one that can be very addicting. Yesterday, my post on Kirito as Jesus was reblogged and commented on by user, James: This argument… Read More When Have You Been Humbled?
Easter, the most holy of Christian celebrations, is only a few days away. And so, in light of the holiday, I thought it would be very appropriate to talk Sword Art Online. That’s right—Sword Art Online. Kirito, SAO‘s lead character, plays the role of a savior, and as such, it’s not much of a stretch… Read More The Invisible God in Sword Art Online
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