tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31148738338392789102024-03-05T10:39:58.073-07:00A Reasonable Imagination... a clean, well-lighted place for thoughtful ideas and philosophical reflections.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.comBlogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-29312049058640223362013-01-20T21:48:00.001-07:002013-01-20T21:53:21.175-07:00New Book! A Visual DefenseMy new book A Visual Defense is available for pre-order. Follow the Twitter account @avisualdefense. A Visual Defense offers pro and con argument diagrams and prose on the topic of Christianity, addressing philosophy, theology, and apologetics.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-76841058089032237032013-01-20T21:32:00.001-07:002013-01-20T21:32:27.792-07:00Prometheus: Finding God in Outer SpaceListen to my recent interview on Issues, Etc. about my Christian Research Journal article on the film Prometheus.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-66911951113853358762012-10-01T13:29:00.001-06:002012-10-01T13:38:27.017-06:00Accordance 10: A Worthy Update
Software reviewed: Accordance 10.0.2
OakTree Software, Inc.
Whenever Bible software is updated, I'm always amazed at how many improvements are included. I started using Bible software many years ago when it came on 5.25" floppy disks. After the initial excitement of being able to quickly and easily look up verses and search via key words, I'm glad to say that so many more Bible study Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-85918513908593954152012-06-22T19:34:00.000-06:002012-06-22T19:48:24.293-06:00Does contemporary Christianity stifle the imagination?Does contemporary Christianity stifle the imagination? Sometimes I think it does. In our zeal to analyze content and protect our children, do we too often miss the mark? Have we forgotten, for instance, the greater value of, say, fairy tales?
Imagination, as Cheryl Forbes has said, is the image of God in us. To neglect the inherent, creative, and imaginative nature in us is to set aside a key Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-40660371638101063582012-03-07T11:51:00.000-07:002012-03-07T11:51:42.891-07:00Giving Up On Atheism - in PortugueseMateus Scherer Cardoso was kind enough to translate my article, "Giving Up On Atheism," into Portuguese. Here it is ...
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A new collection of dark science fiction stories inspired by an accompanying CD of music is now available for pre-order!
I contributed a story to this fascinating collection of tales tethered to tunes. Publication date is 2/21/2012. Get your copy of Foreshadows: The Ghosts of Zero today.
And don't forget to take a look at the website for the book, which includes an interview with me about myRobert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-51221569997009440392011-11-29T10:12:00.000-07:002011-11-29T10:12:02.797-07:00Article: The Wisdom of PixarAn article I published in 2010 in Christian Research Journal is now online: "The Wisdom of Pixar." It is based on my book of the same title. The article explores virtues in the Pixar films Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Up.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-3464805138120953252011-05-09T17:36:00.001-06:002011-05-09T17:36:34.929-06:00"Issues, Etc." interview on reincarnationListen to my interview featured on Issues, Etc. on the topic of reincarnation, based on my Christian Research Journal article, "Reincarnation: Lifetimes for Enlightenment?"Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-61225581681314749702011-04-27T16:13:00.001-06:002011-04-27T16:13:31.630-06:00C.S. Lewis book: Speaking of JackMy friend Will Vaus has just published a new book, Speaking of Jack: A C.S. Lewis Discussion Guide. Learn more about it here! Order a copy on Amazon.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-79588460990830671172011-04-04T13:21:00.006-06:002011-04-04T13:28:10.399-06:00C.S. Lewis grad courseI'm teaching a graduate course on the philosophy of C.S. Lewis at Denver Seminary. Look for the class on the Fall 2011 schedule under "Philosophy of Religion" (PR669). Two credit hours, Thursday evenings.
We'll explore the philosophy of C.S. Lewis as found in a number of his works such as The Abolition of Man, Miracles, The Problem of Pain, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-22328329244300235342011-04-04T13:15:00.003-06:002011-04-04T13:15:56.083-06:00Lifetimes for Enlightenment?My article on reincarnation is in the current issue of Christian Research Journal: "Reincarnation: Lifetimes for Enlightenment?"Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-34914414668033143172010-12-28T12:46:00.001-07:002010-12-28T12:47:09.399-07:00The Book CaveWondering where I've been lately? In The Book Cave. This is where I go when I have an approaching book manuscript deadline. It is not nearly as impressive as Batman's Batcave, but one has to make do. I hope to return with more blogging after I'm allowed to exit The Book Cave. My new book, by the way, covers philosophy, theology, and apologetics.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-39790290323258916282010-12-01T16:38:00.003-07:002010-12-20T17:16:57.042-07:00Sale on my Narnia bookUPDATE: The sale is over.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader movie is due out December 10 in the U.S. Are you ready? Check out my book The Golden Rules of Narnia, on sale for only $2.99 in Amazon Kindle format. This is a 40 percent discount, but is only available for a limited time. Download a copy in less than a minute!Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-21191075771560016952010-11-29T10:34:00.001-07:002010-11-29T10:35:31.465-07:00CVM Interview: C.S. Lewis, Narnia, etc.Here's a link to a new interview I did with Christian Video Magazine about C.S. Lewis, the Chronicles of Narnia, the new movie The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and my books about Lewis including The Golden Rules of Narnia.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-16074667657244292102010-11-04T11:43:00.005-06:002010-11-04T12:04:57.426-06:00Boarding the Dawn TreaderA couple of days ago I got to board the Dawn Treader earlier than expected when I attended a screening of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, due out in theaters December 10 in the U.S. Based on the book by C.S. Lewis, the new film is the third in the series, with previous entries being Prince Caspian (2008) and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005).
Although I was Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-14389293629770642862010-10-14T11:14:00.000-06:002010-10-14T11:14:22.329-06:00Boo! Ghosts for the AtheistJust in time for Halloween, my article "Ghosts for the Atheist," published in 2009, is now available online. I offer 10 "ghosts" to "haunt" the worldview of atheism.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-85268593453906750332010-10-13T20:46:00.001-06:002010-10-13T20:46:57.087-06:00My "Foreshadows" interviewListen to my interview with Synthia, a B-1X90 beta simulacrum, about my upcoming science fiction short story in Foreshadows: The Ghosts of Zero, coming in 2011. This is definitely the most interesting interview I've had this year!Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-8816817602451563782010-09-28T11:45:00.002-06:002010-09-28T11:45:02.405-06:00On the air with Janet ParshallI'll be on In the Market with Janet Parshall September 28 at 5:30pm Eastern time discussing my book The Wisdom of Pixar.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-1181752504216940752010-09-23T21:47:00.000-06:002010-09-23T21:47:56.688-06:00Foreshadows: The Ghosts of ZeroI contributed a short story to the upcoming science fiction anthology Foreshadows: The Ghosts of Zero, due out in 2011. This is a unique work combining art, music, and story. Check out the website and my bio page.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-68905803124094987702010-09-21T16:32:00.002-06:002010-09-21T16:32:53.990-06:00Crosswalk interviewCrosswalk has posted an interview with me about The Wisdom of Pixar. Take a look!Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-20198639869282697702010-09-18T14:55:00.000-06:002010-09-18T14:55:19.386-06:00Pixar Talk: The Wisdom of PixarGreg of Pixar Talk posted a nice review of The Wisdom of Pixar, where he writes, in part, "Whether you are a Christian or not, you will find much to love and enjoy about this book. Robert Velarde is certainly not preaching here and his insights into Pixar’s films are valuable." Visit Pixar Talk, a great site, for the full review.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-64819512298905076672010-09-06T00:40:00.001-06:002010-09-06T00:41:05.179-06:00Blog: The Wisdom of PixarMost of my Pixar-related news is being posted at The Wisdom of Pixar blog. Now and then I'll probably still post news here about my book The Wisdom of Pixar, but mostly that sort of news will be at the other blog.Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-61267188891826385942010-08-24T15:53:00.002-06:002010-08-24T15:54:54.779-06:00Pixar and ParablesCheck out my guest blog entry on "Pixar and the Parables of Christ."Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114873833839278910.post-47221878361220074562010-08-24T11:26:00.000-06:002010-08-24T11:27:03.021-06:00Film & TV: Engaging the New LiteratureMy article "Film and Television: Engaging the New Literature" is now available at Christian Video Magazine. This is a longer piece than my Patheos article, getting into more detail in some areas. Take a look!Robert Velardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03665635776181855486noreply@blogger.com0