To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…

A historical argument for linking the growth of freedom with the development of Christianity.

We imagine war is tough. We know it puts great strain on soldiers. But is war a drug? Even ‘the supreme drug of human…

A review of Mamma Mia! - the movie.

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Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?

A review of the Oscar winning film 'Gravity' considers the themes of isolation, death, sacrifice and rebirth.

Margaret Atwood is one of the most important and influential writers alive today. Her fiction explores and reflects the current cultural…

This resource provides extracts from Dr Paul Coulter's extensive study of The Shack.