Do we 'pass by' on the weirdness of Scripture, or the weirdness of the world? There's no reason to, apart from wanting to feel a little better about life. We should let Scripture unsettle us, and we should be comforted that the same darkness we see in horror films, depressing world news and our own daily lives is something that God acknowledges and confronts.
Of course we must not dwell in darkness, nor delight in death – we must discern what is good and true, and live as children of the light, full of faith, hope and love.
While we do that, lets not be afraid when culture talks about magic, mystery, and Stranger Things. We should watch them, think about them, talk about them.
Read Full Article »