J. K. Rowling’s Witch Trials: The Pull of Fundamentalism
The controversies swirling around JK Rowling illustrate that fundamentalist thinking is not unique to the religious right.
Category: Pop Culture
Andor: A Journey Through the Ethics of Positivism
Unlock the Secrets of Andor—Disney’s Latest Contribution to the Star Wars Canon.
A Match Made in Heaven: Uniting Christianity and Marital Sexuality
Pop culture shows the married sex lives of religious people as dull and boring, if existent at all. But the research paints a dramatically different picture.
Saying Goodbye to Faith-Toxic Influencers
Difficult days are ahead. So make sure to weigh carefully who you are choosing to trust to guide your heart, mind and family.
Happy Star Wars Day
Looking for another excuse to appreciate America’s first epic fantasy more deeply? You’ve got it. Happy Star Wars day today!
Our Opus for Unity on Earth Day
In an increasingly divided world there is one thing that we can consistently unite around: our love for our planet.
Religious Resonances in The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
White robes, scriptural references, and a gospel choir—all center stage at this most recent Super Bowl. What’s going on?
WandaVision, Relativism, and the “New Orthodoxy”
Much has been said in recent years about how we are each creating our own little bubbles of reality. Is WandaVision responding and speaking to this cultural trend?
Public Square Magazine Film of the Year: Corpus Christi
Public Square Magazine is proud to announce its first film of the year to honor thoughtful, authentic depictions of faith, spirituality, and religion in film: Corpus Christi
Soul and pre-existence in pop culture
While the afterlife is often seen in pop culture, the premortality is seen much less. Why? And why does the subject remain so irresistible to artists?
For Mature Audiences Only: Relabeling Crass Media
When movies include explicit scenes of violence, sexual activity, drug and alcohol use, or rampant profanity, it’s become common to label them as “adult” or “mature.” Why?
Rock and Religion: The Pursuit of Everlasting Love
Is it possible that humankind’s deepest yearnings for connection, unity, shared meaning, and love are the shared sacred quest of both religion and the best rock?
