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‘Kings’ Retells David And Goliath Story, In A New Way — Michael Hinman, Airlock Alpha

Normandale’s “Meditation Room” is Home to a Single Faith — Katherine Kersten, Star Tribune

Blogging the Qur’an
Robert Spencer, Hot Air

See Also: Blogging the Bible — David Plotz, Slate

Harry Potter vs. Gandalf: An in-depth analysis of the literary use of magic in the works of J. K. Rowling, J. R. R. Tolkien, and C. S. Lewis
Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide.

This is a long but excellent article on the difference between the Inklings’ treatment of the idea of magic and how J.K. Rowling treats the idea of magic. Read the whole thing.

Socrates or Muhammad? Joseph Ratzinger on the destiny of reason — Lee Harris, the Weekly Standard

The Faith of Bono (Part 1) — Scott, Fat Triplets

See Also: The Faith of Bono (Part 2) & The Faith of Bono (Part 3).

The Pope’s Real Threat — Ed Morrissey, Captain’s Quarters

Tell it on mountains – Paul J. Cella, RedState

“Archbishop Chaput tells it like it is:” Islam has embraced armed military expansion for religious purposes since its earliest decades. In contrast, Christianity struggled in its divided attitudes toward military force and state power for its first 300 years. No “theology of Crusade” existed in Western Christian thought until the 11th century. In fact, the Christian [...]

Who’s Got Good News? – Mark Dever, Together for the Gospel

A 21st Century Great Awakening? – Mark Tapscott, Tapscott’s Copy Desk

Convert Case Sparks Surge of Interest in Christianity Among Afghans – Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com

Evangelical teens rally in S.F. – SFGate.com

Tolerance is a virtue, except if its tolerance of Christianity. Evangelism is a good thing, but what good is in-your-face evangelism?

Religion – Rod Dreher, NRO’s CrunchyCon blog

Best of the GodBlogs

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The changing face of Christianity – Brian Trapp, ChristianThinker.net

Silly pagans can no longer accuse Christianity of being a “white man’s” religion.

ESV blog

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Psalm 4:6

There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!”

“That’s right, you woodchuck-chuckers…”

Jonah Goldberg at NRO goes back to highlight a great piece on that classic movie, Groundhog Day.