Finding out what type of pop culture is good for the soul
In the world of pop culture, there is a lot to choose from, and not all of it is good. Many movies, music, and plays have been influenced by the post-modern philosophy of our time. Some is worth knowing about, some is definitely worthy of steering completely clear of. At times, it is helpful to engage with the world, not to swallow the media whole and believe all that it is peddling, but to increase our use of discretion, so that we can pursue beauty and truth with more intention and integrity. There is a time and place for mediation, and a need for discretion between the two worlds of modern-day entertainment and classic religious art, music, film, and the like. Ignorance isn't always bliss, for it is always better to be able to discriminate between the good and the bad and articulate what is and isn't worth our time. Thus, my little experiment into one aspect of our modern culture... the romance novel. I have never been one for romance novels. Although I ...