Peter Johnson 
I love being in every step of my children’s lives, as I take pride in being a parent. Recently, I sat down with my youngest daughter as she was about to start losing her baby teeth. I wanted to explain the process involved and that she would feel pain. However, I was intrigued when she … Read more
My kids were excited when Pokémon Go was released in 2016. I was worried. Like other parents, I had lived through the Pokemania of the ’90s and early 2000s; I wasn’t excited for another one. Furthermore, I heard that Pokémon was demonic and wrong for my kids. As a Christian, my first instinct was to … Read more
I recently stumbled upon my niece watching the popular Disney movie “Hercules.” While the film, based on Greek mythology, tells the tale of the Greek god Hercules and his battles with a rival god, Hades, king of the underworld, my attention as a theologian was captivated, and my interest was drawn toward the concept of … Read more
Recently, I watched Clash of the Titans, where Zeus helped the hero defeat the Kraken. This got me thinking about how frequently Zeus is portrayed as a hero in pop culture, even though some myths say otherwise. Out of curiosity, I hopped on the internet, looking for the truth about this Greek god. Additionally, I … Read more
A billionaire sold his Sydney home because of “bad Feng Shui” in 2018. This was the first time I heard about Feng Shui, and as a theologian, it sparked my curiosity. I sought out a friend who’s an expert in world religions, and we had lunch. He helped me understand the difference between good and … Read more
As a theologian, I am contented that God has good plans for my future, so I do not worry about that. Recently, I came across an article about tarot card reading and how one can know their future through these cards. I became interested in knowing more and what the Bible says about them. I … Read more
As a theologian, a teacher, and a devout Christian, I have consistently studied the nature of humans in the contemporary world and according to the Bible. My interest in this topic was born after reading the “Contract Theory” by Thomas Hobbes. My focus has been to discover the inherent human nature and why humans act … Read more
As a long-time theologian inclined to extensive reading, I like to discover the moral standpoint of various books. My curiosity was particularly to discern if the 48 Laws of Power are evil and whether I should read the book as a Christian. Last summer, during a book club in Washington, D.C., several prominent book authors … Read more
As a theologian, I have always been interested in learning legends from different cultures. Two years ago, I visited Guatemala and noted that many people were selling small handmade dolls on the streets. I asked around about the dolls and learned they are called worry dolls. However, though some people highly valued the dolls, others … Read more
I have always been fascinated with birds because they are beautiful creatures. I have been privileged to come across different birds, and every time, I am left in awe by how beautiful they look. I recently came across a book about good and evil birds. I immediately became interested in knowing more about what other … Read more