What on earth can a Madonna-channeling pop star and the daughter of a prominent politician have in common? Both are sending the message to teens to take time to think about the possible consequences of being sexually active. The only difference: one was panned for sharing the same message, and the other is routinely praised [...]

One unfortunate side of the punditry and blogosphere is the endless dissecting of pop culture for deeper spiritual, political and societal meanings. It happens every time there’s a blockbuster movie, hit song or TV show. Among Christians, Harry Potter has been a divisive issue. Apparently, New Moon of the Twilight series is that way to [...]