“Sinners”: Gospel distorted by ethnicity and regionalism
In the latest installment of his Bricolage in the Movie series, Dr. Ukjoo Park offers a cultural-theological reading of Sinners, a supernatural drama directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in the racially segregated 1930s Mississippi Delta, the film follows two Black brothers who operate a juke joint while battling vampires—and racism.
‘Squid Game’ Season 3 raises spiritual questions about trust, despair, and redemption
In a recent column for Christianity Today, Michelle Park explores Squid Game: Season 3 through a biblical lens, arguing that the show’s narrative highlights not only societal decay but also a deeper, often unspoken, yearning for redemption and trust.
Film "Revelation" shows when a criminal walks into church — who deserves forgiveness?
A man walks into church, seeking grace—but his past might be too much for even the most forgiving to bear.
Netflix thriller Revelation (2025) sparks debate on church corruption and misguided faith
When faith turns into fanaticism, what remains of morality? Netflix’s latest thriller Revelation poses this unsettling question through a gripping story of religious corruption, divine obsession, and twisted justice. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan, Hellbound) in collaboration with Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Roma), the film has sparked heated debates among both religious and secular audiences.
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Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness
Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.
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Is euthanasia an act of medical complicity? Column by Myung-Jin Lee, "A doctor is a healer, not a killer"
A growing debate surrounding physician-assisted suicide (PAS) has raised fundamental ethical questions about the role of doctors in society. Should medical professionals, whose primary duty is to heal and preserve life, be permitted to assist in ending it? While some argue for the right to die with dignity, others warn of the dangerous implications of normalizing euthanasia. The essence of medical ethics is at stake, and the global medical community continues to grapple with this contentious iss
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Faith doesn't mean you have to be serious all the time [Dr. Kim Hyung-tae Column]
Being a person of faith does not mean you have to be serious and solemn every day. In a world where there are few reasons to laugh, people might easily fall into collective depression. That’s why it’s a good idea to create moments of laughter and find humor in everyday life. After all, there’s even such a thing as laughter therapy!
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Faith Reflected in Dedication? The Christian Perspective in Netflix’s 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' -Park Wook-Joo Column-
Netflix’s original drama, released on January 24, is a media-mix adaptation of the web novel and webtoon of the same name. The series follows the story of an outstandingly skilled and morally upright surgeon, Baek Kang-hyuk (played by Ju Ji-hoon), in an epic medical drama.
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On AI: How do I defend the beacon of truth as a new idol rises?
AI is quietly eroding the foundation of our faith, even becoming a modern idol. In the face of this unprecedented technological storm, how do I stand firm and defend the beacon of truth?
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Olivet University License to Operate Revoked for 13 Reasons that Don’t Add Up
Olivet University recently found itself in the headlines after its former state agency, California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), cited it with 13 violations of California's Code of Regulations. I personally attended the hearing online, analyzed the 111-page Olivet University decision, and heard from people at Olivet. The details were shocking.
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From Dismissing to Replacing: How the Church Can Rethink Halloween
Every October, opinions and voices among Christians about whether or not to celebrate Halloween resurface, week after week, over and over again.
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Reflection from the 4th Lausanne Congress by a Chinese Pastor
This past September 22-28, I had the privilege of attending the Fourth Lausanne Congress in Incheon, South Korea, as a young leader of the new generation. I was also privileged to be able to serve in Chinese text translation, registration, coordination, and other aspects. Therefore, I had the opportunity to witness the behind-the-scenes preparations and operations of the Congress and learned many valuable lessons. The theme this year was “Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together”.
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Did the Sun really stop? The challenge and breakthrough in Chinese campus mission through a Biblical view of the Kingdom of God
In the eyes of many atheists, especially college students in mainland China, the Bible contradicts science. Examples such as Nicholas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei being persecuted by the Catholic Church usually comes to their mind. So, I think for the ministers from Campus Ministry in China have to study further to face the challenge, so that the students know there is no conflict between Science and the Bible, but the conflict comes from the divergence of Hermeneutics and power struggle inside o
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Ending Racism: The Bible Tells Us So
As Christians, we should cry out to God to help us to stand against all forms of racism, and the case of African-American Keith Tharpe is such an incredibly blatant example.
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Five Questions Congress Should Ask Mark Zuckerberg About Online Censorship
WASHINGTON (NRB) - With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to appear before House and Senate committees this week in the wake of intense congressional concerns over data privacy, Dr. Jerry A. Johnson, president & CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, is urging committee members to press Zuckerberg also on the growing problem of online censorship at Facebook and other Big Tech platforms.
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The Role of The Global Church in Face of Modern-Day Slavery
For the Church to credibly announce the coming of the kingdom of God in and through the Son of God, it must be actively involved in seeking justice, both locally and globally. Without such an "active interaction with the brokenness around us, our proclamation remains merely a shadow of the glorious Gospel we have been tasked with sharing".
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Grade School Terminates "Illegal" Lunchtime Bible Study
Thou shall not study thy Bible -- at least not during lunchtime.
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Delaware Could Let Students Decide Race, Gender Without Parental Consent
The state Department of Education is considering sweeping regulations regarding discrimination that would allow children to determine their gender and their race.