As a theologian, I have always been fascinated by unique creatures like bats. Some cultures associate bats with darkness and speculate that bats are evil. While studying the Bible, I realized that it depicts bats negatively in different verses. This made me take a special interest in this topic, and I decided to research whether … Read more
When Marvel released Thor, I was excited. Like many, I booked a ticket and enjoyed it at the cinema. However, the movie got me thinking, “Were the Norse good or evil?” Curious, I scoured the internet for answers. Additionally, I picked up a few books on Norse mythology to compare sources and even jumped on … Read more
As a parent, I love knowing everything my kids do and watch to ensure they are doing the right thing. Recently, I joined my kids in the living room as they were watching a fairy movie. I followed through the movie and saw that these depicted beautiful creatures had the power to perform magic at … 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 theologian and sea animal lover, I am fascinated by people’s beliefs concerning sea animals. Growing up, I was a sea-loving child with a painting of a child playing with a dolphin under a rainbow in my room. However, about two years ago, I came across a documentary that portrayed dolphins as evil and … Read more
As a theologian, I find mythological creatures quite fascinating. I took a special interest in this topic after watching Darby O’Gill and the Little People, which features a tribe of leprechauns. Since I was curious to learn more about the leprechauns, I researched online and discovered that some movie viewers suggest that leprechauns are evil. … 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
Recently, my kids started watching Class of the Titans, a cartoon depicting the adventures of teenagers caught in the middle of a war between gods and Titans. This cartoon got me thinking about good and evil gods in Greek mythology. I scoured the internet and visited my local library in search of answers. Additionally, I … Read more