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January 2012

January 02, 2012

Our Favorite Five Books of 2011

Carissa Smith shares an idiosyncratic list of the best five books of 2011.

December 2011

December 22, 2011

Mommy, Daddy, Who is Santa Claus?

Five parents share their approach to the famous gift-giver.

December 19, 2011

The War on Christmas and the Kingdom of Christ

In fighting to keep Christ in Christmas are evangelicals embracing consumerism and ignoring Christ's Kingdom...

December 15, 2011

Skyrim and the Other Reality

Do videogames amount to anything more than escapism? Are games worth engaging?

December 14, 2011

The CaPC Superlatives: Noteworthy Achievements in Film and Memes

We coupled Muppets with Planking You can't get this just anywhere, folks.

December 12, 2011

Music Made Physical: In Defense of the Humble Cassette

It's time to appreciate what cassettes lent to the experience of listening to music.

December 08, 2011

Is Tim Tebow Christianity's MVP?

Evangelicalism's favorite quarterback may talk a good game, but it's the follow-through that counts.

December 07, 2011

The CaPC Superlatives: Noteworthy Achievements in Concerts, Games, and Music

Why Superlatives? Because some happenings from 2011 deserve 15 more minutes of fame.

December 05, 2011

Supreme Justice: Engaging Culture Through the New Court Term

This year's Supreme Court term could be one of its most interesting... and controversial.

December 01, 2011

From Punk to Prophet: The Story and Message of Tom DeLonge

Tom DeLonge, former front man for Blink-182, is singing a different tune with Angels &...

November 2011

November 24, 2011

The Burden of Thankfulness

How can we be thankful when that which we're thankful for may have been the...

November 21, 2011

Of Shakespeare and Conspiracies: The Real Stakes of the "Who Was Shakespeare?" Debate

The debate regarding Shakespeare's authorship can teach us how to think critically about conspiracy theories.

November 17, 2011

Dear Driscoll, MMA is not a Measure of Manhood — Jesus is

Jesus presents a true vision of manhood through his humility and sacrifice, not just his...

November 16, 2011

The CaPC Superlatives: Noteworthy Achievements in Film, Music, Advertising, and Games

Get your popcorn and soda pop. Here are some superlatives, guys (and gals).

November 13, 2011

Happy Valley: The Delusion of Penn State's Paradise, Lost

A native citizen of "Happy Valley" wrestles with the mythos of the land and the...

November 07, 2011

Merlin Fights the Good Fight

According to guest writer Leslie Keeney, though BBC's Merlin is a "decontextualized post-modern fairy tale,"...

November 03, 2011

Rendering Unto Caesar

Nobody likes to pay taxes, but can we at least strive to ensure that taxes...

October 2011

October 31, 2011

Girls, Cults, and Healing Past Wounds

Successful songwriter Christopher Owens grew up in a cult, and his attitude about his past...

October 27, 2011

Pop Stars, The Israelites & The Necessity of Lament

How an ancient form of Biblical poetry and modern pop music might help the Church...

October 24, 2011

Videogames, Bibles, and Beer: An Interview with Game Church

We discuss videogames, the gospel, and methodology with the founder of a controversial new ministry.

October 13, 2011

Murder Most Bleak

According to guest writer Leslie Keeney, British drama, "Midsomer Murders" is bleak and depressing, guided...

October 10, 2011

Struggle With the Death Penalty

Does the death penalty prevent crime? Why do governments enact it? And how should Christians...

October 03, 2011

Ray Comfort's 180: Pass It On?

Two CaPC writers debate the merits of the pro-life viral documentary.

September 2011

September 27, 2011

I Don't Know How She Does It: The Danger of Self-Directed Parenting

The new Sarah Jessica Parker movie presents us with a self-centered view of motherhood.

September 26, 2011

Scientific Advance, Art, and Horsing Around With Humanity

The arts and sciences are advancing virtually unchecked, and redefining the concept of humanity as...

September 20, 2011

Illegal Immigrants: People, Not Political Capital

Guest writer, Brad Williams struggles with accepting and loving his unlawful neighbors.

September 19, 2011

Ron Paul: Seriously?

While one CaPC writer claims Ron Paul should be taken seriously as a presidential candidate,...

September 13, 2011

The Magician King: Enduring the Loss of Eden

Lev Grossman's latest explores the perceived tragedy of gods who pick and choose.

September 09, 2011

How 9/11 Changed Us

CaPC contributors share how the most influential cultural event of our time has changed them.

September 07, 2011

Making Sense of "Culture Making", Part 8: Searching for "Traces of God"

If you think the way to influence culture is through means of power, think again.

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