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Homebrewed Christianity
Why God Loves Science Fiction with Will Rose
Feb 19, 2018
Will Rose, a mega nerd and Lutheran minister, dives into an exciting bash of theology and geek culture. He discusses his church's grant promoting healthy dialogues between religion and science. The conversation delves into why we often understand comics better than scripture and explores Will's creation of the "God Loves Geeks" book club. The second half passionately reviews the latest Star Wars films, highlighting how these narratives shape our spiritual lives. Will even shares anecdotes about officiating a cosplay wedding and the transformative power of storytelling.
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- Will Rose illustrates how geek culture, through narratives like Star Wars and comics, can facilitate meaningful conversations about theology and morality.
- The blending of popular culture and scripture demonstrates that stories from both realms can deepen our understanding of identity and belief.
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