Lies Speaking Truth http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org Popular Fiction Reviewed Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:14:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1Your hosts critique classic and recent fiction from a uniquely Christian perspective. Lies Speaking Truth no Lies Speaking Truth talkbalk@liesspeakingtruth.org talkbalk@liesspeakingtruth.org (Lies Speaking Truth) Copyright © Lies Speaking Truth 2011 Popular Fiction Reviewed children, literature, fiction, christian, worldview, fiction Lies Speaking Truth http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Logo_sm.pnghttp://www.liesspeakingtruth.org MiniEP001 A Delightful Little Jaunt Through Hellhttp://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/short-ep-001-a-delightful-little-jaunt-through-hel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=short-ep-001-a-delightful-little-jaunt-through-hel http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/short-ep-001-a-delightful-little-jaunt-through-hel/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:14:16 +0000 roy http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=235 From Dante Alighieri’s Inferno: “THROUGH ME THE WAY INTO THE SUFFERING CITY, THROUGH ME THE WAY TO THE ETERNAL PLAIN, THROUGH ME THE WAY THAT RUNS AMONG THE LOST,. JUSTICE URGED ON MY HIGH ARTIFICER; MY MAKER WAS DIVINE AUTHORITY, THE HIGHEST WISDOM, AND THE PRIMAL LOVE. BEFORE ME NOTHING BUT ETERNAL THINGS WERE MADE, [...]

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]]> From Dante Alighieri’s Inferno:

“THROUGH ME THE WAY INTO THE SUFFERING CITY,
THROUGH ME THE WAY TO THE ETERNAL PLAIN,
THROUGH ME THE WAY THAT RUNS AMONG THE LOST,.
JUSTICE URGED ON MY HIGH ARTIFICER;
MY MAKER WAS DIVINE AUTHORITY,
THE HIGHEST WISDOM, AND THE PRIMAL LOVE.
BEFORE ME NOTHING BUT ETERNAL THINGS
WERE MADE, AND I ENDURE ETERNALLY.
ABANDON EVERY HOPE, WHO ENTER HERE.”

Everyman Edition, p 68.

 

Edition Reviewed

Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy

 

Links of Interest

Gene Veith’s Major Christian Authors book list

Gene Veith on why the evil guy is more interesting than the good one

Wikipedia on the Inferno

 

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/short-ep-001-a-delightful-little-jaunt-through-hel/feed/ 0 christian,dante,hell,inferno From Dante Alighieri's Inferno: - "THROUGH ME THE WAY INTO THE SUFFERING CITY, THROUGH ME THE WAY TO THE ETERNAL PLAIN, THROUGH ME THE WAY THAT RUNS AMONG THE LOST,. JUSTICE URGED ON MY HIGH ARTIFICER; MY MAKER WAS DIVINE AUTHORITY, From Dante Alighieri's Inferno:"THROUGH ME THE WAY INTO THE SUFFERING CITY, THROUGH ME THE WAY TO THE ETERNAL PLAIN, THROUGH ME THE WAY THAT RUNS AMONG THE LOST,. JUSTICE URGED ON MY HIGH ARTIFICER; MY MAKER WAS DIVINE AUTHORITY, THE HIGHEST WISDOM, AND THE PRIMAL LOVE. BEFORE ME NOTHING BUT ETERNAL THINGS WERE MADE, AND I ENDURE ETERNALLY. ABANDON EVERY HOPE, WHO ENTER HERE."Everyman Edition, p 68. Edition ReviewedDante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy Links of InterestGene Veith's Major Christian Authors book listGene Veith on why the evil guy is more interesting than the good oneWikipedia on the Inferno  Lies Speaking Truth no 14:42 EP010 Neil Gaiman “The Graveyard Book”http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep010-neil-gaiman-the-graveyard-book/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep010-neil-gaiman-the-graveyard-book http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep010-neil-gaiman-the-graveyard-book/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:12:53 +0000 roy http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=220 The horse paused beside the obelisk. In the east the sky was lightening gently, a pearlish, pre-dawn luminescence that made the people of the graveyard uncomfortable and made them think about returning to their comfortable homes. Even so, not a one of them moved. They were watching the Lady on the Grey, each of them [...]

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]]> The horse paused beside the obelisk. In the east the sky was lightening gently, a pearlish, pre-dawn luminescence that made the people of the graveyard uncomfortable and made them think about returning to their comfortable homes. Even so, not a one of them moved. They were watching the Lady on the Grey, each of them half-excited, half-scared. The dead are not superstitious, not as a rule, but they watched her as a Roman Augur might have watched the sacred crows circle, seeking wisdom, seeking a clue.

And she spoke to them.

In a voice like the chiming of a hundred tiny silver bells she said only, “The dead should have charity.” And she smiled.

. . .

Mother Slaughter and Josiah Worthington, Bart., accompanied Mr. Owens to the crypt of the old chapel, and they told Mrs. Owens the news.

She seemed unsurprised by the miracle. “That’s right,” she said, “Some of them dun’t have a ha’porth of sense in their heads. But she does. Of course she does.”

Neil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book (HarperCollins, 2008), 30, 31.

 

Edition Reviewed

Neil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book

 

Links of Interest

Gaiman’s Website about himself and his writing

His Journal

EP009 LiesSpeakingTruth

Gaiman talks about Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman, again on Graveyard Book

Bela Fleck and Ben Sollee performing Danse Macabre 

Next Episode

H.G. Wells, War of the Worlds

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep010-neil-gaiman-the-graveyard-book/feed/ 0 @DaveMckean,@neilhimself,fiction,review The horse paused beside the obelisk. In the east the sky was lightening gently, a pearlish, pre-dawn luminescence that made the people of the graveyard uncomfortable and made them think about returning to their comfortable homes. Even so, The horse paused beside the obelisk. In the east the sky was lightening gently, a pearlish, pre-dawn luminescence that made the people of the graveyard uncomfortable and made them think about returning to their comfortable homes. Even so, not a one of them moved. They were watching the Lady on the Grey, each of them half-excited, half-scared. The dead are not superstitious, not as a rule, but they watched her as a Roman Augur might have watched the sacred crows circle, seeking wisdom, seeking a clue.And she spoke to them.In a voice like the chiming of a hundred tiny silver bells she said only, “The dead should have charity.” And she smiled.. . .Mother Slaughter and Josiah Worthington, Bart., accompanied Mr. Owens to the crypt of the old chapel, and they told Mrs. Owens the news.She seemed unsurprised by the miracle. “That’s right,” she said, “Some of them dun’t have a ha’porth of sense in their heads. But she does. Of course she does.”Neil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book (HarperCollins, 2008), 30, 31. Edition ReviewedNeil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book Links of InterestGaiman's Website about himself and his writingHis JournalEP009 LiesSpeakingTruthGaiman talks about Graveyard BookNeil Gaiman, again on Graveyard BookBela Fleck and Ben Sollee performing Danse Macabre Next EpisodeH.G. Wells, War of the Worlds Lies Speaking Truth no 59:30 EP009 Ruyard Kipling “The Jungle Book” and “The Second Jungle Book”http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep009-ruyard-kipling-the-jungle-book-the-jungle-book/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep009-ruyard-kipling-the-jungle-book-the-jungle-book http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep009-ruyard-kipling-the-jungle-book-the-jungle-book/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:19 +0000 roy http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=208 ‘Ay, roar well,’ said Bagheera, under his whiskers; ‘for the time comes when this naked thing will make thee roar to another tune, or I know nothing of Man.’ ‘It was well done,’ said Akela. ‘Men and their cubs are very wise. He may be a help in time.’ ‘Truly, a help in time of [...]

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]]> ‘Ay, roar well,’ said Bagheera, under his whiskers; ‘for the time comes when this naked thing will make thee roar to another tune, or I know nothing of Man.’

‘It was well done,’ said Akela. ‘Men and their cubs are very wise. He may be a help in time.’

‘Truly, a help in time of need; for none can hope to lead the Pack for ever,’ said Bagheera.

Akela said nothing. He was thinking of the time that comes to every leader of every pack when his strength goes from him and he gets feebler and feebler, till at last he is killed by the wolves and a new leader comes up—to be killed in his turn.

‘Take him away,’ he said to Father Wolf, ‘and train him as befits one of the Free People.’

And that is how Mowgli was entered into the Seeonee Wolf-Pack at the price of a bull and on Baloo’s good word.

 

Edition Reviewed

Everyman Edition of The Jungle Book

The Second Jungle Book in Digital Form

 

Links of Interest

Wikipedia on the Book

Notes from Neil Gaiman

 

Next Episode

Neil Gaiman, Graveyard Book

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep009-ruyard-kipling-the-jungle-book-the-jungle-book/feed/ 0 children,critique,fiction,literature,worldview 'Ay, roar well,' said Bagheera, under his whiskers; 'for the time comes when this naked thing will make thee roar to another tune, or I know nothing of Man.' - 'It was well done,' said Akela. 'Men and their cubs are very wise. He may be a help in time. 'Ay, roar well,' said Bagheera, under his whiskers; 'for the time comes when this naked thing will make thee roar to another tune, or I know nothing of Man.''It was well done,' said Akela. 'Men and their cubs are very wise. He may be a help in time.''Truly, a help in time of need; for none can hope to lead the Pack for ever,' said Bagheera.Akela said nothing. He was thinking of the time that comes to every leader of every pack when his strength goes from him and he gets feebler and feebler, till at last he is killed by the wolves and a new leader comes up—to be killed in his turn.'Take him away,' he said to Father Wolf, 'and train him as befits one of the Free People.'And that is how Mowgli was entered into the Seeonee Wolf-Pack at the price of a bull and on Baloo's good word. Edition ReviewedEveryman Edition of The Jungle BookThe Second Jungle Book in Digital Form Links of InterestWikipedia on the BookNotes from Neil Gaiman Next EpisodeNeil Gaiman, Graveyard Book Lies Speaking Truth no 59:27 EP008 Stephen R. Lawhead “The Skin Map”http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep008-stephen-r-lawhead-the-skin-map/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep008-stephen-r-lawhead-the-skin-map http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep008-stephen-r-lawhead-the-skin-map/#comments Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:24:37 +0000 Christopher Gillespie http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=177 Physicists have sought far and wide for an explanation of the universe which excludes the postulate of a divine being, an intelligent designer who created and will complete all things. One solution is the multiverse, that the universe is really only one of many options out there, that there are other universes have spun off [...]

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]]> Physicists have sought far and wide for an explanation of the universe which excludes the postulate of a divine being, an intelligent designer who created and will complete all things. One solution is the multiverse, that the universe is really only one of many options out there, that there are other universes have spun off of this, or, perhaps, our universe is a spin-off of the primary universe, or what if this isn’t the primary universe . . . well, you get the idea. But what if you could travel between these universes? What if there was a means to explore alternative universes which bear a small resemblance to our own? What if you could travel not only through universes, but in different universes at different times, so that you could experience some part of the past? And what if you got lost? Well, you’d need the Skin Map to find your way back.

 

Edition Reviewed

Stephen R. Lawhead, The Skin Map

 

Links of Interest

Stephen R. Lawhead, The Bone House, Volume 2 of Bright Empires

Stephen R. Lawhead’s books

Wikipedia on Ley Lines

Wikipedia on String Theory

Ted Talks are usually fairly intelligent. Try this one.

 

Next Episode Links

Ruyard Kipling, The Jungle Book

Or if you want the Everyman Edition of The Jungle Book

Neil Gaiman, Graveyard Book

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep008-stephen-r-lawhead-the-skin-map/feed/ 0 higgs-boson,ley lines,Lutheran,string theory,time travel Physicists have sought far and wide for an explanation of the universe which excludes the postulate of a divine being, an intelligent designer who created and will complete all things. One solution is the multiverse, Physicists have sought far and wide for an explanation of the universe which excludes the postulate of a divine being, an intelligent designer who created and will complete all things. One solution is the multiverse, that the universe is really only one of many options out there, that there are other universes have spun off of this, or, perhaps, our universe is a spin-off of the primary universe, or what if this isn't the primary universe . . . well, you get the idea. But what if you could travel between these universes? What if there was a means to explore alternative universes which bear a small resemblance to our own? What if you could travel not only through universes, but in different universes at different times, so that you could experience some part of the past? And what if you got lost? Well, you’d need the Skin Map to find your way back. Edition ReviewedStephen R. Lawhead, The Skin Map Links of InterestStephen R. Lawhead, The Bone House, Volume 2 of Bright EmpiresStephen R. Lawhead's booksWikipedia on Ley LinesWikipedia on String TheoryTed Talks are usually fairly intelligent. Try this one. Next Episode LinksRuyard Kipling, The Jungle BookOr if you want the Everyman Edition of The Jungle BookNeil Gaiman, Graveyard Book Lies Speaking Truth no 59:27 EP007 Daniel Defoe, “Robinson Crusoe”http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep007-daniel-defoe-robinson-crusoe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep007-daniel-defoe-robinson-crusoe http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep007-daniel-defoe-robinson-crusoe/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:35 +0000 roy http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=152 Before Wilson’s smile graced the big screen, there were stories of men lost to battle the forces of nature with very little but their wits. Daniel Defoe wrote one of these stories, Robinson Crusoe. Now, Robinson Crusoe certainly wasn’t alone with nothing but his wits. He had many things which he found and which he [...]

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]]> Before Wilson’s smile graced the big screen, there were stories of men lost to battle the forces of nature with very little but their wits. Daniel Defoe wrote one of these stories, Robinson Crusoe. Now, Robinson Crusoe certainly wasn’t alone with nothing but his wits. He had many things which he found and which he was able to use. But one of the most intriguing factors of Defoe’s book is something Wilson (and his lost companion) never really mentioned—Providence. Crusoe believed his purpose on his island, as he came to call it, was superseded by a greater purpose. That Providence had a hand in it all. And yet at the same time, his success on the island was at the same time the result of his own labor, his pulling himself up. Come join us as we talk about this tension in Daniel Defoe’s book, Robinson Crusoe.

If you’d like to purchase any of the books, please use the links listed below to support Lies Speaking Truth.

 

Edition Reviewed:

Robinson Crusoe

Links of Interest:

James W. Sire, The Universe Next Door

Gene E. Veith, Reading Between the Lines

Wikipedia on Robinson Crusoe

The Movie (1997)

An Older Movie (1954)

Free Online Version

Alister McGrath, Luther’s Theology of the Cross: Martin Luther’s Theological Breakthrough

Gerhard Forde, On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther’s Heidelberg Disputation, 1518 (Theology)

Oswald Bayer, Martin Luther’s Theology: A Contemporary Interpretation

Next Review:

Stephen R. Lawhead, The Skin Map

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep007-daniel-defoe-robinson-crusoe/feed/ 0 Jesus,protestant,providence,redemption,sin,theology Before Wilson’s smile graced the big screen, there were stories of men lost to battle the forces of nature with very little but their wits. Daniel Defoe wrote one of these stories, Robinson Crusoe. Now, Robinson Crusoe certainly wasn’t alone with nothi... Before Wilson’s smile graced the big screen, there were stories of men lost to battle the forces of nature with very little but their wits. Daniel Defoe wrote one of these stories, Robinson Crusoe. Now, Robinson Crusoe certainly wasn’t alone with nothing but his wits. He had many things which he found and which he was able to use. But one of the most intriguing factors of Defoe’s book is something Wilson (and his lost companion) never really mentioned—Providence. Crusoe believed his purpose on his island, as he came to call it, was superseded by a greater purpose. That Providence had a hand in it all. And yet at the same time, his success on the island was at the same time the result of his own labor, his pulling himself up. Come join us as we talk about this tension in Daniel Defoe’s book, Robinson Crusoe.If you'd like to purchase any of the books, please use the links listed below to support Lies Speaking Truth. Edition Reviewed:Robinson CrusoeLinks of Interest:James W. Sire, The Universe Next DoorGene E. Veith, Reading Between the LinesWikipedia on Robinson CrusoeThe Movie (1997)An Older Movie (1954)Free Online VersionAlister McGrath, Luther's Theology of the Cross: Martin Luther's Theological BreakthroughGerhard Forde, On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther's Heidelberg Disputation, 1518 (Theology)Oswald Bayer, Martin Luther's Theology: A Contemporary InterpretationNext Review:Stephen R. Lawhead, The Skin Map Lies Speaking Truth no 59:59 EP006 George R.R. Martin “Game of Thrones”http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep006-george-r-r-martin-game-thrones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep006-george-r-r-martin-game-thrones http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep006-george-r-r-martin-game-thrones/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:46 +0000 Christopher Gillespie http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=140 Ever been interested in politics? How would politics change if you had a dragon on side and hordes of ice-breathing monsters on the other? What if everyone in the middle was most concerned about himself or herself? Welcome to the Game of Thrones. While in many ways it’s like a game of chess, it’s very [...]

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]]> Ever been interested in politics? How would politics change if you had a dragon on side and hordes of ice-breathing monsters on the other? What if everyone in the middle was most concerned about himself or herself? Welcome to the Game of Thrones. While in many ways it’s like a game of chess, it’s very different in one respect—in this game either you win or you die.

If you’re planning to purchase the book, please use the links below to support Lies Speaking Truth.

Edition Reviewed:

George R. R. Martin: A Game of Thrones

Links of Interest:

James W. Sire, The Universe Next Door

Gene E. Veith, Reading Between the Lines

George R. R. Martin’s Site

Official HBO Website

Game of Thrones Wiki

A cool map of the Seven Kingdoms

Our Next Review:

Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep006-george-r-r-martin-game-thrones/feed/ 0 fantasy,gameofthrones,hero,nobility,politics Ever been interested in politics? How would politics change if you had a dragon on side and hordes of ice-breathing monsters on the other? What if everyone in the middle was most concerned about himself or herself? Welcome to the Game of Thrones. Ever been interested in politics? How would politics change if you had a dragon on side and hordes of ice-breathing monsters on the other? What if everyone in the middle was most concerned about himself or herself? Welcome to the Game of Thrones. While in many ways it's like a game of chess, it's very different in one respect—in this game either you win or you die.If you're planning to purchase the book, please use the links below to support Lies Speaking Truth.Edition Reviewed:George R. R. Martin: A Game of ThronesLinks of Interest:James W. Sire, The Universe Next DoorGene E. Veith, Reading Between the LinesGeorge R. R. Martin's SiteOfficial HBO WebsiteGame of Thrones WikiA cool map of the Seven KingdomsOur Next Review:Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe Lies Speaking Truth no 59:28 EP005 Dean Koontz “77 Shadow Street”http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep005-dean-koontz-77-shadow-street/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep005-dean-koontz-77-shadow-street http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep005-dean-koontz-77-shadow-street/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:43 +0000 roy http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=110 In a world obsessed with healthcare, we often struggle with the limits of technology and health. Is it ethically right to advance ourselves through technology? Can we use technology to make ourselves more than human? Can we become posthuman? As a culture, we are obsessed with technology, especially when technology goes awry. Dean Koontz explores [...]

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]]> In a world obsessed with healthcare, we often struggle with the limits of technology and health. Is it ethically right to advance ourselves through technology? Can we use technology to make ourselves more than human? Can we become posthuman? As a culture, we are obsessed with technology, especially when technology goes awry. Dean Koontz explores the philosophical movement of posthumanism through the use of a horror-house story, 77 Shadow Street.

If you’re planning to purchase the book, please use the links below to support Lies Speaking Truth.

Edition Reviewed:

77 Shadow Street

Links of Interest:

http://www.posthumanism.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posthumanism
the Wikipedia link is really vague and largely unhelpful
http://www.transhumanism.org/resources/FAQv21.pdf
This guy from Oxford seems to have a bit written on the subject:
http://www.nickbostrom.com/
http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/ (Medical ethics)
http://www.syfy.com/caprica (on recording of the soul)

http://www.wesleyjsmith.com/bio/

Other Books of Interest:

From Human to Posthuman

Culture of Death

Our Next Review:

George R. R. Martin Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep005-dean-koontz-77-shadow-street/feed/ 0 dystopian,eugenics,exceptionalism,genetics,posthumanism In a world obsessed with healthcare, we often struggle with the limits of technology and health. Is it ethically right to advance ourselves through technology? Can we use technology to make ourselves more than human? Can we become posthuman? In a world obsessed with healthcare, we often struggle with the limits of technology and health. Is it ethically right to advance ourselves through technology? Can we use technology to make ourselves more than human? Can we become posthuman? As a culture, we are obsessed with technology, especially when technology goes awry. Dean Koontz explores the philosophical movement of posthumanism through the use of a horror-house story, 77 Shadow Street.If you're planning to purchase the book, please use the links below to support Lies Speaking Truth.Edition Reviewed:77 Shadow StreetLinks of Interest:http://www.posthumanism.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posthumanism the Wikipedia link is really vague and largely unhelpful http://www.transhumanism.org/resources/FAQv21.pdf This guy from Oxford seems to have a bit written on the subject: http://www.nickbostrom.com/ http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/ (Medical ethics) http://www.syfy.com/caprica (on recording of the soul)http://www.wesleyjsmith.com/bio/Other Books of Interest:From Human to PosthumanCulture of DeathOur Next Review:George R. R. Martin Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire Lies Speaking Truth no 59:27 EP004 Rick Riordan “The Lost Hero”http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep004-rick-riordan-the-lost-hero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep004-rick-riordan-the-lost-hero http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep004-rick-riordan-the-lost-hero/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:49 +0000 Christopher Gillespie http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=97 The ancient gods of Greece and Rome were powerful . . . and annoying. They influenced the lives of humanity, often in petty ways. They were licentious, having intercourse with mortals and thereby giving rise to offspring that were half-human and half-god. Demigods. One of the most famous is of course Hercules. But there were [...]

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The ancient gods of Greece and Rome were powerful . . . and annoying. They influenced the lives of humanity, often in petty ways. They were licentious, having intercourse with mortals and thereby giving rise to offspring that were half-human and half-god. Demigods. One of the most famous is of course Hercules. But there were many others. Zeus kept many human consorts, as did most of the other gods.

Now what if, just what if, these gods still existed today? What if they lived in America and toyed with the affairs of Americans? What if the titanic struggles between the gods still happened? What would Zeus look like as American? What if the gods still had to defend Olympus from invaders? What if demigods still lived among us?

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Edition Reviewed:

The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1)

Links of Interest:

The Son of Neptune [The Heroes of Olympus Book 2]

Other books by Rick Riordan mentioned in the podcast

Wikipedia on Steampunk

The Greek Myths: Complete Edition (Robert Graves)

http://geek-life.com/2010/10/18/book-review-the-lost-hero-by-rick-riordan/
This Author points out the differences between the Percy Jackson and Lost Hero. Evidently the Percy Jackson/Olympian series is 1st person rather than third.

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/lost-hero-heroes-olympus-book-1
Interesting resource with some decent tools for analyzing the book.

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep004-rick-riordan-the-lost-hero/feed/ 0 gods,Greek,myth,Roman,steampunk The ancient gods of Greece and Rome were powerful . . . and annoying. They influenced the lives of humanity, often in petty ways. They were licentious, having intercourse with mortals and thereby giving rise to offspring that were half-human and half-g... The ancient gods of Greece and Rome were powerful . . . and annoying. They influenced the lives of humanity, often in petty ways. They were licentious, having intercourse with mortals and thereby giving rise to offspring that were half-human and half-god. Demigods. One of the most famous is of course Hercules. But there were many others. Zeus kept many human consorts, as did most of the other gods.Now what if, just what if, these gods still existed today? What if they lived in America and toyed with the affairs of Americans? What if the titanic struggles between the gods still happened? What would Zeus look like as American? What if the gods still had to defend Olympus from invaders? What if demigods still lived among us?If you're planning to purchase the book, please use the links below to support Lies Speaking Truth.Edition Reviewed:The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1)Links of Interest:The Son of Neptune [The Heroes of Olympus Book 2]Other books by Rick Riordan mentioned in the podcastWikipedia on SteampunkThe Greek Myths: Complete Edition (Robert Graves)http://geek-life.com/2010/10/18/book-review-the-lost-hero-by-rick-riordan/ This Author points out the differences between the Percy Jackson and Lost Hero. Evidently the Percy Jackson/Olympian series is 1st person rather than third.http://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/lost-hero-heroes-olympus-book-1 Interesting resource with some decent tools for analyzing the book.Our Next Review: Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels  Lies Speaking Truth no 59:47 EP003 George Orwell “1984″http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep003-george-orwell-1984/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep003-george-orwell-1984 http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep003-george-orwell-1984/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:34 +0000 roy http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=77 “Big Brother is always watching.” In the book 1984, George Orwell paints a horrifying picture of socialism gone awry. In a few ways Orwell’s warning still rings true. But does it still have the same punch it had in 1949? Does it still warn us of a possible future? Come with us on this episode as [...]

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]]> “Big Brother is always watching.” In the book 1984, George Orwell paints a horrifying picture of socialism gone awry. In a few ways Orwell’s warning still rings true. But does it still have the same punch it had in 1949? Does it still warn us of a possible future? Come with us on this episode as we examine and reflect on the future—the year 1984.

Edition Reviewed:

1984

Links of Interest:

Wikipedia on 1984

Free Online Edition of the 1984, though I’m not sure if it’s legit or not.

Tractatus Logico Theologicus 4 edition (John Warwick Montgomery)

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep003-george-orwell-1984/feed/ 0 dystopian,media,socialism,truth "Big Brother is always watching." In the book 1984, George Orwell paints a horrifying picture of socialism gone awry. In a few ways Orwell's warning still rings true. But does it still have the same punch it had in 1949? "Big Brother is always watching." In the book 1984, George Orwell paints a horrifying picture of socialism gone awry. In a few ways Orwell's warning still rings true. But does it still have the same punch it had in 1949? Does it still warn us of a possible future? Come with us on this episode as we examine and reflect on the future—the year 1984.Edition Reviewed:1984Links of Interest:Wikipedia on 1984Free Online Edition of the 1984, though I'm not sure if it's legit or not.Tractatus Logico Theologicus 4 edition (John Warwick Montgomery)Our Next Review: Rick Riordan, The Lost HeroIf you're planning to purchase the book, please use the links above to support LiesSpeakingTruth.org. Lies Speaking Truth no 58:30 EP002 Suzanne Collins “The Hunger Games”http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep002-suzanne-collins-the-hunger-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep002-suzanne-collins-the-hunger-games http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep002-suzanne-collins-the-hunger-games/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:44 +0000 roy http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/?p=53 Our first episode discussed the consequences of no authority. In this episode, we explore the consequences of abusive authority. What happens when the authority becomes the enemy? The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins tells the story of an authority that will go to any length to maintain its authority. At the same time, another prominent theme [...]

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]]> Our first episode discussed the consequences of no authority. In this episode, we explore the consequences of abusive authority. What happens when the authority becomes the enemy? The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins tells the story of an authority that will go to any length to maintain its authority.

At the same time, another prominent theme in the book revolves around our entertainment and to what degree our entertainment affects us. Where do we draw the line between entertainment and murder, or abuse?

Edition Reviewed:

The Hunger Games

Links of Note:

The Official Site of Hunger Games, the Movie

The Official Website of the Series

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]]> http://www.liesspeakingtruth.org/ep002-suzanne-collins-the-hunger-games/feed/ 0 dystopian,romance,teen Our first episode discussed the consequences of no authority. In this episode, we explore the consequences of abusive authority. What happens when the authority becomes the enemy? The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins tells the story of an authority that... Our first episode discussed the consequences of no authority. In this episode, we explore the consequences of abusive authority. What happens when the authority becomes the enemy? The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins tells the story of an authority that will go to any length to maintain its authority.At the same time, another prominent theme in the book revolves around our entertainment and to what degree our entertainment affects us. Where do we draw the line between entertainment and murder, or abuse?Edition Reviewed:The Hunger GamesLinks of Note:The Official Site of Hunger Games, the MovieThe Official Website of the SeriesOur Next Review: George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-FourIf you're planning to purchase the book, please use the links above to support LiesSpeakingTruth.org.   Lies Speaking Truth no 59:27