One of the Superbowl commercials had to do with a coming movie, called simply, Noah. It has some impressive star power behind it. From Emma Watson through Russell Crowe through Jennifer Connelly through Anthony Hopkins, etc., there is a lot of star power behind this movie. It looks like it will be a very typical Hollywood […]
Archives for February 2014
Vampires (Vrykolakas) and crosses
This is a post for those who watch vampire movies and/or read vampire books. Have you ever wondered why it is that, in the old tales, vampires (vrykolakas) react to Christian symbols? In the original Dracula, by Bram Stoker, Dracula reacted not only to the cross/crucifix, but also to Holy Water, the Rosary, garlic, and […]
Inculturation or Syncretism, it is hard to know, part 03
It is not my intent to offend with the picture above, but it most certainly does give a good visual example of what happens when there is syncretism. Syncretism is not merely the use of practices or clothing or even similar sounding names from another culture. Syncretism is the transfer not simply of a practice […]
