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Transgressing the Transgressive–Why Modern Art No Longer Shocks
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
The great code word for art meant to scandalize is “transgressive.” The term was well-established by the end of the 1960s, when artists sought to scandalize middle-class morality by “transgressing” moral boundaries. Artists and writers began pushing through the moral limits, seeking the thrill that comes by shocking the masses.
Real Enough? — Relics, Gopher Wood, and the Sufficiency of Scripture
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Our confidence that the account of the flood and Noah’s ark happened in space, time, and history is grounded in the Bible, not in remnants of ancient timber.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Just How Optimistic Should We Be?
A recent poll released by USA Today reveals that American parents are unfailingly optimistic about their children’s future. Parents hold optimistic hope for their children even though they are pessimistic about their present circumstances. Yet, worldly hope is temporal, and the hope given in the Scriptures is eternal. While the Scriptures never give warrant for…
Friday, February 12, 2010
Avatar and the Popular Culture
The recent success of the movie Avatar demonstrates an ongoing fascination in the popular culture with spirituality and redemption. Yet, the popular culture’s thinking on this crucial subject can only vaguely mirror the truths revealed in Scripture. How should Christians think and interact with the popular culture? On today’s show, Dr. Mohler engaged with a…
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Avatar: Rambo in Reverse
James Cameron’s new film, Avatar, is a stunning piece of visual art containing more than just dazzling special effects. Pantheism undergirds the script and guides the plot as the characters of this fantasy hunger for oneness with creation. On today’s program, guest host Dr. Russell Moore along with columnist Ross Douthat, analyze the message behind…
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Talking About Santa Claus: What To Teach the Kids?
Santa Claus has taken over the Christmas season. From a historical man giving gifts to needy children, to a jolly old man in a red suit, Christmas has become about far more than a babe in a manger. How should Christians talk about Santa Claus with their children? What is the best way to sensitively…
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Blasphemy Day in America
Secularists are celebrating a new holiday tomorrow: International Blasphemy Day. Man’s audacity of celebrating a day that is designed to mock and dishonor the Lord is frightening and telling. It is not, however, surprising. As Dr. Mohler notes on today’s program, society is quickly moving further and further from the revealed truth of Scripture. This…
The Heavens (and the Hubble) Are Telling the Glory of God
Friday, September 11, 2009
The images now flowing from the Hubble Space Telescope are simply stunning. Vast nebulae appear as delicate butterflies and the vast reaches of the universe are coming into new focus. All this comes after a feat of modern engineering and expertise as a rescue mission to the telescope last spring replaced two cameras and repaired broken equipment. The rescue mission cost approximately $1 billion, but the life of the orbiting telescope was extended at least five years.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Hip-Hop in the Name of Christ
Hip-hop and rap music have incredible sway and influence in culture today. How can Christians use this powerful art-form to bring glory to God and see Christ exalted in the life of the Church? Christians are called to do everything they can for the glory of God, including art and rap music. Listen as Dr….
Violence in Vanity Fair: The Versace Murder
Thursday, July 16, 2009
“I’d like to live forever.” Thus reflected fashion designer extraordinaire Gianni Versace to a recent biographer. “If there’s one thing I’m afraid of,” he continued, “it’s missing what will happen tomorrow.”
Carnal Knowledge: Art in an Age Without Moral Limits
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
“My theme is young girls,” stated photographer David Hamilton, and his theme has landed him right on the front lines of America’s culture war.
