All articles by Martin Saunders – Page 4
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Who do you think you are?
Is Dr Who Christianity’s greatest allegorical resource, or is he a subverted Messiah?
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Restless Wanderers
They made folk music cool again. Their lead singer has well-known Christian parents. And they sing about God. Surely Mumford and Sons are a Christianity culture columnist’s dream? Martin Saunders is not so sure.
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Reality and Rewards
Although Reality TV is waning in popularity, The Apprentice still draws a huge audience. Martin Saunders explores why our fascination with the series remains...
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The Ministry of Mr Tumble
The ailing children’s TV sector has been single-handedly revived by one man, who drives adults crazy, but is a hero among the under-5s. Martin Saunders on the rise and rise of Justin Fletcher...
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Master of Manipulation
Britain’s most notable illusionist may be a confirmed atheist, but he grew up as a Christian. Martin Saunders asks: Is Derren Brown a dark and dangerous influence on modern culture, or is he shedding vital light on areas of deception – including those within the Church?
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Have talent shows grown up?
Is it possible to breathe new life into a tired old talent show format? Martin Saunders thinks The Voice has pulled it off.
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Greater than the Sum of its Parts
Philosopher Alain de Botton’s new book tries to steal the best bits of religion and leave God behind...
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God save the King?
Everyone will be talking about it over the next few weeks, but how much significance do the nuptials of Wills and Kate actually hold? Martin Saunders gets excited about the wedding of the year...
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The Hunger Games: A Mirror to the World
The Hunger Games has appeared almost from nowhere to become one of the biggest films in recent history. Martin Saunders asks, what does this horrific vision of a fictional future have to say to us about the hidden horrors of our present reality?
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Rupert Murdoch and the Death of Trust
The ‘hackgate’ scandal brought a media tycoon to his knees, and made a society ask, who can we trust? Martin Saunders considers how we as a Church can bring Jesus to a world that has lost faith in everything...
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The Dark Knight and The Soul
It’s the year’s biggest film, and tells the story of a returning messiah. Martin Saunders asks: why do so many major films seem to stumble into the central story of the Christian faith?
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The Dark Knight Rises
Martin Saunders presents a spoiler €free introduction to the new Batman film... and he’s very excited.
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Inconvenient truths - when justice and culture collide
As Euro 2012 kicks off across two nations exposed for racism, and after this year’s Eurovision Song Contest took place in a country with a poor human rights record, Martin Saunders asks: Why does being entertained mean we turn a blind eye to injustice?
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Can Twitter change the world?
Is Twitter a pointless distraction, or does it offer a landmark opportunity for the Church?
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Behind every great man
Behind every great man... is a woman sharing the limelight. Martin Saunders on the rise of the famous wife...
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A battle for justice
Martin Saunders reflects on the surprise box office hit, The Help, and what it has to say to the Church in 2011...
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Grey Areas: How explicit literature went mainstream
The publishing sensation Fifty Shades of Grey has normalised the consumption of pornographic literature. Martin Saunders analyses the effect this could have on the way society views sex.
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After the Fires
The scenes of riots this summer were disturbing for a number of reasons, not least because the driving factor behind them appeared to be greed. Martin Saunders looks for a brighter future...
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News, with added satire
Martin Saunders sees if there’s anything we can learn from Channel Four’s new show
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HD, 3D and the next big thing
Despite the recession, technology manufacturers continue to bring ever more complex gadgets to market. But why are we never satisfied with what we have, and what is the endless pursuit of the 'next thing' doing to us?
