Category Archives: October

Jesus Camp links

Here is Levi praying, about 5 months ago. More of the O’Brien’s ministry videos can be found at their YouTube Channel. In my Googling I also found Becky Fischer’s YouTube channel. She uses Jesus Camp as a tool for proselytizing; … Continue reading

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Islamic Fundamentalism/ The Apocalyptic Subtext of Heavy METAL Culture

Research Paper Outline Our class has focused on all aspects of eschatology and the apocalyptic; we have mined the treasures of literature, explored the depths of the history of endism, discussed the potent effects of apocalyptic media (and America’s apparent … Continue reading

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Final Paper & Creative Project Proposal

As I near the close of my senior year, it’s becoming increasingly necessary for me to focus on my Honors Thesis.  By now I’ve known what I would write about for a year or so – Bruce Springsteen, but to … Continue reading

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Comments on Posts

The insightful posts about this week’s readings bode well for another lively discussion in class. I particularly like the fact that your examples illustrate such a clear range from religious to secular forms of apocalypticism in American society. As Charles … Continue reading

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The Social Network, Strozier, and Scientific Sloppiness

Having recently seen The Social Network, Charles B. Strozier’s essay, “The Apocalyptic Other,” was eerily pertinent.  The film, which focuses on two lawsuits brought against Mark Zuckerberg (played by Jesse Eisenberg) – one from two Harvard classmates who allege that … Continue reading

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