Easter is the most holy day for Christians – one that’s more meaningful than even Christmas, even if it’s eclipsed by that holiday. As such, it’s a good opportunity for Christians to reflect on Christ and even for non-Christians to explore the holidays. Don’t know exactly what it’s all about? Why not take a look… Read More An Anime Easter
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
What do mecha tells us about the Christian faith? Quite a lot, actually. [Cacao, put down the shovel!] Ty-chama addresses Old Testament generational curses, and how Little Busters and Magi demonstrate that we can overcome our lots in life. [Watashi wa Bucho!] Tsunderin points out Hindu allusions in her review of the 3 x 3… Read More Something More: Giant Christian Robots, Jesus Anime App, and The Curses of Magi and Little Busters
Do you remember the Christian anime series, Superbook? For many kids, it was their first exposure to anime. The Christian Broadcasting Network, which rebooted the series in 2009, is looking for an art director to work on the new episodes. [CBN] Zeroe4 returned to Japan from his time in the Philippines, where he and the… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Yugen Iki Uta Koi, Superbook Employment, and the Soul of Kokoro Connect
Even if you’re non-religious, Easter is a holiday that might cause you think about faith or even bring you into a church service. Whether or not you attend, you might consider delving into anime, manga, or anime-related books to indulge your curiosity, interest, or, what I would call, stirrings. Here are some recommendations for works… Read More Good Friday! Anime-Related Recommendations for Easter
I grew up singing “Crown Him With Many Crowns,” but never a version like this! The multi-talented Emily of Altair and Vega sings Draggle’s reworked lyrics to the hymn, conveying events in Guilty Crown episode 19 that paint Shuu as a Jesus figure. [Draggle’s Anime Blog] Abilene Christian University professor, Richard Beck, discusses what might… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Crown Shuu with Crowns and Song, Fan Service in Church, and Rick Santorum Talks Boku no Pico
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. – Isaiah 53:5 In my original review of “My Last Day,” I called the 9-minute film, created by the makers of the JESUS film together with… Read More Re-Viewed, Reanalyzed and Re-reviewed: “My Last Day,” the Jesus Anime
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