Category Archives: Science Fiction

Theology to Come

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

As a theologian, Bible scholar, science fiction author and fan, I have odd thoughts on a regular basis. What follow are somewhat random thoughts in need of much more contemplation. The universe we know today is radically larger than that … Continue reading →

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Time Travel in Science Fiction

Posted on October 15, 2015 by

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The Martian: Surviving Mars

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

Source SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration. This infographic from Space.com does a good job of explaining the nuts and bolts of both the book by Andy Weir, as well as the movie. Both were excellent … Continue reading →

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Ascension

Posted on December 8, 2014 by

Ascension is a new show that begins on the SyFy Channel on December 15: it tells the story of a multi-generation ship sent into space during the Kennedy administration as backup for the human race in case it destroyed itself … Continue reading →

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Star Trek Technology

Posted on August 14, 2014 by

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Long Lasting Science Fiction

Posted on May 13, 2014 by

The first episode of Star Trek aired on Thursday, September 8, 1966—nearly forty-eight years ago. The original series was on the air for only three years, ending its run in 1968 In 1973 an animated version of the series appeared … Continue reading →

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Dyson Spheres

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

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Future Fear

Posted on December 17, 2013 by

Within the genre of science fiction there is a common trope: the cautionary tale. Perhaps one of the better known examples is also one of the earliest examples of what came to be called science fiction: Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. … Continue reading →

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Hacker’s Apprentice – Chapter One

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

First chapter of a novel I’m currently rewriting is below; it is a fantasy novel: Hacker’s Apprentice Chapter One Shoving his hands in his pockets, he shambled away. His breath left great puffs of steam in the air, as snowflakes … Continue reading →

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Titanic

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

When the traditional day for our taxes being due arrived last year, some of us remembered the 100th anniversary of another disaster: the sinking of the Titanic on a dark and cold night. Somewhere in the North Atlantic in that … Continue reading →

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