Knowing the Larger Story

Understanding the Story through our stories.

Why Story?

Why do we love stories?

Why do they have so much in common with each other?

What if we could learn the deepest truths about reality (and ourselves) from our favorite movies, television, and literature?

Sound absurd? Perhaps our fiction reveals truth in life because God created us to love the Story that He is forging in human history. None argue this better than John Eldredge in his book, Epic, where he breaks all time into a four act play. The following appears in his prologue:
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3 Innocent Paths to the Dark Side… of Politics

Contains spoilers for Star Wars Rebels, episode “Twilight of the Apprentice”

The dark side can often appear obvious, even cartoonish. But, in the season two finale of Star Wars Rebels, an actual cartoon, we see a path to the dark side subtly presented, not characterized by overt acts of evil, but by innocent actions and attitudes which can seduce a well-meaning individual. This speaks caution to the viewers, especially as it relates to our political choices.
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