Archive - Terry Mattingly -- Rational Sheep

Think about it: "Magic" tech can short-circuit learning wisdom

Andy Crouch on a challenge that religious leaders have to face -- right now

22 hrs ago •

Crossroads -- Failure to launch? Is that just a $$$ thing?

For millions of Americans, marriage and family trends raise questions about faith

Jan 10 •

Does God want you to fast from the Internet on Sundays?

A Catholic scribe suggests, for believers, this would be a worthy first step toward sanity

Jan 8 •

Yes, I really do want to hear from readers!

In which tmatt asks busy readers to offer feedback (questions even) about Rational Sheep's future

Jan 6 •

Backing up to think about After Babel

To understand the rapid changes in 2024, it will help to know where Jonathan Haidt started

Jan 5 •

Crossroads -- Baptist with incense blesses abortion clinic?

This New York Times feature hints at some important (but unasked) faith questions

Jan 3 •

Are faith-based shows getting better or ...

Is this niche-based approach to pop culture always going to be second rate?

Jan 1 •

December 2024

"Our Home Is Different" -- talking tech with the Orthodox

Much of this Nativity Lent lecture will apply to folks in other old-school forms of faith

Dec 30, 2024 •

Why did Amazon Prime butcher Frank Capra's classic?

I am genuinely curious and rather depressed about this mess

Dec 29, 2024 •

Crossroads -- Religion-news pros offer analysis of some 2024 trends

Were there any religion-news events? It was rather hard to tell this year

Dec 27, 2024 •

Concerning that bizarre leg lamp in "A Christmas Story"

One last movie movie post for this season, about the dark side of a comedy classic

Dec 25, 2024 •

Define "Christmas movie"? OK, define "Christmas"

Film critic Steven D. Greydanus makes things more complex (with help from C.S. Lewis)

Dec 23, 2024 •

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