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District 9–Resident ‘Aliens’ and Alien Humans
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Ben Witherington
It’s not as if Peter Jackson has been resting on his laurels after the filming of Lord of the Rings. And in this 1 hour and 50 some minute sci-fi fantasy thriller, he unveils his best effort since those films were completed some six or so years ago. The subject of racism and resident aliens…
Chronicles of Middle Earth– Part Five, Lost in the Woods
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Ben Witherington
Anyone who has read either Tolkien or Lewis will realize that there is a special love for the woods and trees shared by these Inklings. In fact, they used to go on long hikes through the woods around Oxford, following a good British tradition. They also enjoyed meeting at the pub known as the Eagle…
What if Worship were Treated like a Sporting Event?
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Ben Witherington
It is sad, but true, that increasingly in our consumer driven culture, worship is being treated and approached as entertainment for the consumer. Here is what it might look like if we went the whole way in that direction, and treated worship like an ESPN sporting event. See what you think. Props to Brett Jones…
Partying like its 1999– the Wedding Dance
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Ben Witherington
And now for something completely different. Here’s a wedding procession to remember. See what you think, and whether you find it tasteful and appropriate or not. BW3
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