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What is it About Escapism, Media and Technology

What is it About Escapism, Media and Technology

To relax after a day of work, I would either watch a movie on Netflix or play video games as many Australian do. On reflection, the two main reasons why I enjoy this is because it allows me to embark on a journey through artists’ universes or that it allows me to role play a character that I know I can never be in real life..

  • View: Play or learn, why not both?

    Isn’t our capacity to learn when we are having fun amazing! Video games are often rolled out when this subject comes up and I think it is for good reason.

  • Standing up Against Distortion

    It is not surprising that liberals are upset at Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States. The announcement of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who arguably is a textualist and fairly originalist interpreter of the US constitution, is of significant concern to liberals who have placed faith in upholding unconstitutional decisions as human rights.

  • After Holidays – Consider Rural Australia – Part 2

    Families and community are massive in rural Australia. This participatory culture is extended to the whole community being involved in the school, the hospital and welfare groups with their various fetes and community fund raisers, dances, town functions and business gatherings.

  • The Over 31’s Young Writers – Tagged “Emerging Writers”

    Press Service International runs a young writer ministry in conjunction with Christian Today to publish young people 18-30 in their own regular international column since 2009.

  • Separated Churches and Nations: Blessings for the Neighbours Cow

    “Proddies, Proddies, ring the bell. While the Catholics go to hell.” My mother heard variants of this sung between the Catholic and Protestant school kids when she was growing up.

  • Yes, Faith Triumphs

    Believers were first called Christians in Antioch, Turkey (Acts Chapter 11 verse 26). It was the appropriate place. Antioch was the home base for missionary journeys by Paul.

  • Content but not Satisfied

    We as Christians should live a contented life. Grateful for what God has given us, rather than focusing on what we do or do not have. Being content at each stage of life.

  • Moving into new territory

    Stepping into new territory takes a heck of a lot of courage. As if we are walking onto a freshly frozen lake we are cautious. Testing. We think we may have heard from God, the still small whisper of the Holy Spirit and we’ve become a touch uncomfortable. This word is still new, we’re mulling, praying, seeking a bit more confirmation.

  • Feeling a little bit sensitive

  • The persecution complex of evangelicals

  • God’s comfort – our place of rest

    Two years ago I commenced new employment as a junior staff worker with Christian Union. As I look back to that time. blessings came with new beginnings, as everything was fresh and exciting. My day-to-day life was filled with opportunities to talk with students at Canterbury University about Jesus, which was an amazing privilege.