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Furry comic adaptation of Dracula by a furry author

For those of you wondering about furry comics and what they are, below is the title page of an online furry comic which attempts to present the Bram Stoker Dracula tale as a furry comic. You might find this to be quite interesting. No, this is not a “Christian” effort. It is simply an online adaptation of a classic horror tale. If you click on the title page, and if Father Orthoduck has... [Read more]

G.K. Chesterton on fairy tales

John Calvin (right) and Thomas Hobbes (left) by SpaceCoyote The unexpected discussion on vampire tales has now morphed into a discussion on publishing issues in the Christian world, as you can see from some of the comments on my previous posts. This brings up the question of what is the purpose of a Christian writing in the area of fantasy? Why bother with fantasy and/or science fiction? I think it... [Read more]

Christian vampire stories

Every time Father Orthoduck thinks that the subject of vampires has gone the route, something else will come up that he thinks is worth mentioning. In this case, author Sue Dent has written in and verified that her tales not only truly reflect a Christian mindset, but even have been good enough to become finalists for a couple of different awards. One of the problems that parents have is how to deal... [Read more]

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Palliative sedation of terminal patients

There is a tough subject that has been being debated in American medical circles for well over a decade. That subject is palliative sedation for, “a patient who is suffering from a terminal illness and who is experiencing great pain. . . .” The wording is from a 1997 Supreme Court decision. The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine has endorsed the practice as has the American... [Read more]

Vampires and Protestant theology

Father Orthoduck is as surprised as Father Ernesto, but following is a continuation on previous vampire posts. The original Bram Stoker tale on Dracula was widely based on Roman Catholic theology. The reason Holy Water worked is because once it is blessed by a priest, it becomes a water that lives in two worlds. It is water from this world, but it has been set aside by God and is powerful for blessing... [Read more]

Bram Stoker and vampire executions

Father Ernesto has turned over the vampire posts to me, Father Orthoduck. He was reading one of the recent set of comments from a previous post that sparked a thought in his mind. The posts were two descriptions of the post-mortems of two people in the book, Dracula. However, the deaths and the established reactions of the vampires brought an interesting thought to the mind of Father Orthoduck. But,... [Read more]

Calvin is freed!

And, because of the Incarnation, Life, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord, we, too, have been ransomed. Christ’s coming to Earth began the victory march that eventually overthrew the gates of hell and won the victory over Satan. So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed... [Read more]

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Christmas Eve 2009

St. John Chrysostom’s Christmas Homily: BEHOLD a new and wondrous mystery. My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing. The Archangels blend their voice in harmony. The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise. The Seraphim exalt His glory. All join to praise this holy feast, beholding the Godhead here on earth, and man in... [Read more]

The furry universe and vampire chick-lit

Well, I did not think yesterday that my vampire chick-lit post would lead to another one, but it does give me the opportunity to promote a Christian writer who is working in the area of Furry Science Fiction or the Furry Universe. His name is Ken Pick and he has been published in a Christian science fiction anthology about which I have talked about before, Infinite Space, Infinite God. He has now had... [Read more]

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Vampire teen chick-lit

Do you know what chick-lit is? Chick lit is genre fiction within women’s fiction which addresses issues of modern women often humorously and lightheartedly. The genre sells well, with chick lit titles topping bestseller lists and the creation of imprints devoted entirely to chick lit. Although sometimes it includes romantic elements, women’s fiction (including chick lit) is generally... [Read more]