I am a lover of horror movies. From the gory practical effects of the 80s (e.g., The Thing, The Fly) to the psychological dread of… Read More »Satan in the Old Testament: How “The Accuser” Became the Devil
Christian Nationalism is a biblical heresy. It has become arguably the most powerful and dangerous force in American politics, with proponents insisting they are the… Read More »Why Christian Nationalism is a Biblical Heresy
The megachurch I once worked for, a sprawling campus of five buildings at one time the largest in the city, closed its doors last month.… Read More »Failure of the Modern Church: Requiem for an Empty Sanctuary
The first time I saw Terrifier 2, I felt… disgusting. I’m not talking about a simple, visceral reaction to gore. I’m a devout horror fan;… Read More »Theology of Terrifier: Art the Clown & Concrete Evil in Judges 19
Our leaders have built a Second Eden. The Epstein files secrecy is pure, obvious evidence of this. The garden is walled not by divine decree,… Read More »Epstein Files Secrecy: The Sin of the Second Eden
The victims’ escape is pointless; the pursuit is inevitable. And death comes for us all. This grim six-word summary of the Final Destination franchise isn’t… Read More »Theological Horror: Is God Death in Final Destination?
I am an agnostic who writes about the philosophical problem of suffering and the theological weight of pop culture. And just last week, I was… Read More »There Was a Light Here: Demon Hunter’s Masterpiece of Lament
The news broke again this week. Another shooting, the latest and most tragic instance of a rising trend of political violence that has become a… Read More »Charlie Kirk: The Moral Corruption of All Political Tribes
The quest for meaning is often glamorized as a brave pursuit that leads the ardent searcher to a happy life. But perhaps the most renowned… Read More »Threads of Meaning in Ecclesiastes Brutal Truth
Welcome to Beyond the Logos! I realize it’s been quite some time since my last post, and I appreciate your patience during this hiatus. Life… Read More »Welcome to Beyond the Logos: Rebranding my Blog