gracious christianity

Chapter 1

 

Resources from Popular Culture

 

This chapter gives a sweeping picture of the mysterious God who made the world. Touching on Trinitarian concepts, the authors focus their energies on the character of God as love--lavishly poured out for the world in expansive and embracing graciousness. Here are some popular culture expressions of creation and how humanity is uniquely positioned within it.

 

Films:


The Matrix
Pleasantville
The Truman Show
Chariots of Fire

 

Music:


"The First Time" by U2
"Carnival" by Natalie Merchant
"Theologians" by Wilco
"Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead