I have always been interested in the Story of Israel as a nation of God. God loved the Israelites so much that even after they decided to rebel against Him, He always forgave them and gave them another chance. Not long ago, I watched a Christian film that suggested Israelites practiced evil deeds, especially when … 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
As a parent, I am usually hands-on with my children, and I keep a keen watch on what they choose to subscribe to, especially in today’s pop culture. When I initially noticed they were becoming huge Mickey Mouse fans and kept asking to go to Disneyland, I took a special interest in Disney and wanted … Read more
As a theologian, my deep commitment to understanding theology and culture has often sparked insightful conversations with my children. One evening, I noticed my teenager was unusually quiet. He explained that he was sad because his school had banned his favourite game, Dungeons and Dragons. This topic fueled my desire to understand the game and … 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
Since theology school, I have been interested in various cultural and religious beliefs about different animals. I was mostly fascinated by the common belief that cats are symbols of darkness. A few weeks ago, a friend recommended that I read Pet Sematary by Stephen King, and it reminded me of several other books I had … Read more
As a theologian, I have always been fascinated by different attires in different cultures. Not long ago, I visited Nigeria and noted that most women wore waist beads. However, I learned that some people, including some women, did not like the idea of waist wearing waist beads because they believed they were evil. This made … 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
I first heard about Kitsunes five years ago from a popular TV show. It depicted Kitsunes as protectors fighting to save a teenager possessed by an evil spirit. As a theologian and researcher, this piqued my interest. I picked up some books on Japanese mythology and learned all I could about these trickster spirits. The … Read more