Here is chapter three of the four chapter series, “Apostle’s Sword.” This is the penultimate chapter, with the final one coming next Thursday. If you can’t wait, you read “Apostle’s Sword” in it’s entirety now at Fanfiction.net. Even if you didn’t read the previous installments, I beg you to give this story a shot. There… Read More Christ Meets Kenshin: Apostle’s Sword, Chapter 3
One blog that I’ve followed religiously in recent years is Topless Robot, run by Rob Bricken. Timely and often hilarious, Bricken’s site discusses all forms of nerdery, including anime on occasion, as Bricken was editor of Anime Insider magazine and wrote for Anime News Network for a time. Religion is only very occasionally discussed, though never deeply. … Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Nerd Religions
Series: Ore no Imōto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (OreImo) Episode Title: “My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute” Related Bible Verses: Luke 6:27-31 Overview Judging by early previews in the anime blogosphere, not too many people were expecting much out of OreImo. But three episodes in, many of those same bloggers have… Read More Finding the Invisible God in…OreImo (Episode 3)
Here is chapter two of the four chapter series, “Apostle’s Sword.” We’ll be revealing one chapter every Thursday until the series in completed, though you can read it in it’s entiry now at Fanfiction.net. Even if you didn’t read the previous installment, I beg you to give this story a shot. There are quite a… Read More Christ Meets Kenshin: Apostle’s Sword, Chapter 2
One of my very favorite mediums, anime-related or not, is fan fiction. It’s a way for writers of all skill levels and ages to express their creativity and imagination using their favorite characters. There are quite a few fan fics out there related to both anime and Christian spirituality, but to be frank, most are… Read More Christ Meets Kenshin: Apostle’s Sword, Chapter 1
I wasn’t sure whether to address this or not, but since the excellent blog, The Manga Curmudgeon, provided one point of view, I thought I’d chirp in. Fox’s hit show, Glee, has a religious-themed show last night. It’s focus was on Kurt, a gay member of New Directions, the name of his school’s glee club. … Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Glee Finds God
Schoolgirl outfits, lolita goth, crazy hairstyles, untucked dress shirts, and…cross/crucifix necklaces? Anime fashion can be both cute, interesting, and sometimes it can also be confusing. Why are crosses so prominently featured on anime characters when only a tiny percentage of the Japanese population identifies itself as Christian? The short answer is that it’s a fashion… Read More Here Comes Santa Cross
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