Things Done and Things Left Undone…

The prayer of confession in the Episcopal Church asks for forgiveness for things done and things left undone, thus recognizing that we break with God’s will for creation not only when we do “bad” things to one another, but when we fail to do “good” things as well. Two current films illustrate this point of evil (in)activity. Both based on best-selling novels, The Kite Runner and Atonement focus on characters who either failed to do good or consciously chose to do wrong and must face the consequences of their choices years later. [Read more]

Digital Prayers…

I came across this interesting article today in the San Francisco Chronicle about outsourcing Hindu prayers. Follow the link to read the article and click on the website if you are feeling “interfaithful” today.

NO TIME TO PRAY? OUTSOURCE YOUR DEVOTIONS THE MODERN HINDU WAY!

www.shrikashivishwanath.org

Merry Christmas…

Merry Christmas from PopTheology!  Read on for the 2007 Christmas message from the Presiding Episcopal Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori entitled “Eyes to See:  Finding Immanuel as Immigrant, Wanderer, Child.”  May you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year. [Read more]

Greater than its parts…

It is a rare thing these days to write about a film that shines in every aspect.  Lately, it seems like most films leave me with a keen awareness of something missing or poorly present. Nothing could be further from the truth in regards to the upcoming film, Juno. Believe all the hype for this one. The film is…or should be…a delight for all. [Read more]

What’s All the Fuss About…

December 7th came and went, as will the hubub around the release of The Golden Compass. As I expected, the film did not quite capture the magic of Pullman’s book thanks to changes in the story and the length of the film. I saw most of the negative reviews of the film before going and must admit, thankfully, that I was still pleasantly surprised. It certainly is not nearly as bad as the worst reviews make it out to be and definitely makes for good holiday viewing, especially if you have already read the book. For the most part, I feel like the evangelicals won…or Pullman sold out…or both given the absence of overt religious dialogue; however, Catholics, if they have the time and energy, might feel more than a little slighted. [Read more]