Faithful readers of this blog may have noticed that in recent weeks, a new writer has started posting pieces on the site (check out her articles on Princess Jellyfish, Hell Girl,and Naruto). Although we’re packed full of bloggers here, I couldn’t deny the application from Hansha, a professional journalist who is a terrific writer. We’re… Read More Welcome Our Newest Blogger, Hansha!
Last fall, I was blessed enough to have three wonderful writers accept the challenge to make this site a better blog. Months later, one of my best friends and among the most gifted people I know, R86; amazing writer and all-around encouraging and beautiful person, Goldy; and the young one, the ever-cheerful and wise Murasaki… Read More Welcome Our New Blogger, Zeroe4!
Whenever an anime or other piece becomes enormously popular, there’s generally a reaction against it. In the case of mediocre or poor works (is it too easy to use Twilight as an example?), the backlash can be overwhelming. In the anime community, there’s inevitably at least one strong blogging or reviewing voice speaking out against… Read More When Our Opinions Run Counter to the Culture (Otherwise Titled: K-On! and Hunger Games Suck)
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. – Jesus, John 13:34-35 Last week, as I reflected on attending my first anime convention, I mentioned in an offhand… Read More Anibloggers: It’s All About the Love…and Haibane Renmei
When I sent out a call for co-bloggers a few weeks ago, I was very happy to receive applications from my friend R86 and from Goldy, who has hit the ground running. At the last minute, however, I received another application that also floored me. And so, starting today, Beneath the Tangles adds a fourth… Read More Welcome Our New Co-Blogger, Murasaki Lynna!
When I sent out the call for co-bloggers several weeks ago, my excitement was high, but my expectations low. I wondered if I’d get any applications, and with my stringent requirements, I felt that even if I did, I might have the unenviable task of rejecting applicants. But God absolutely blessed me by sending three… Read More Welcome Beneath the Tangles’ New Co-Bloggers, R86 and Goldy!
What do you believe? Is there a God? What is your faith? Do you have a faith? I wanted to know how the aniblogging community would respond to these questions. About half of all respondents were either atheist or agnostic, with responses split exactly evenly between the two. In other words, 49% of respondents don’t believe… Read More Anime and Religion Survey: Religion of Anibloggers
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