Category Archives: alternate takes

Families of Intent and Becoming Your True Self

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Father

As long as I’m on the subject of Twilight again, a short note: I’m surprised that the series hasn’t, so far as I can tell, been more embraced by alternative lifestyle communities. Point One :: In the Cullens, we have … Continue reading →

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Philip Pullman Fails At Being Wicked

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Father

I am familiar with Philip Pullman only within the context of his His Dark Materials trilogy, and the interviews that he has given surrounding it. Based on his statements about C.S. Lewis, he seems to be a strange, hateful man. … Continue reading →

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Evanescence and the Golem

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Father

Okay, so this one goes back a few years, but it was on the radio as I was driving home tonight so I got to thinking about it once more. “It” being the song Bring Me To Life by Evanescence. … Continue reading →

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Twilight addendum

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Father

Lest someone misunderstand, my defense of the Twilight series should not be taken to mean that I think that there are no questionable aspects to them or that, given the wealth of literature available one should choose to read the … Continue reading →

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Twilight

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Father

(May as well start with a big, controversial cultural touchpoint, right?) I have much more to say on the subject of Twilight, but I will start here. Top 10 Beneficent Lessons Anyone Can Learn from the Twilight Saga Reason champions … Continue reading →

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