Category: Culture
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Was Secretly All about Dads
I’m not sure why it took me this long to notice the show’s ultimate twist, but I finally realized that “How I Met Your Mother” has a core structure in spite of its seemingly meandering storytelling: It’s all about dads.
Godliness with Contentment Is Hard to Find in 2016
I’ve struggled more in this year to maintain contentment, joy and trust in God than I did when my entire life was up in the air. And I think it’s because I’ve fallen into the trap of putting my trust in earthly security and things that won’t ultimately make me happy.
No, the Catholic Church Isn’t About to Ordain Priestesses
In light of Pope Francis’ recent announcement of a commission to study whether the Catholic Church might start appointing female deacons — and someday female priests? — Paradox’s Jordan Ecarma and Zach Noble decided to have a chat about women in the clergy.
#NotAllPedants: A Defense of the Self-Correcting Internet
When language changes, we often lose something.
Don’t Tell Me How to Grieve
The disdain for “thoughts and prayers” is a recent objection, and a particularly distressing one. It says, “You’re not grieving the right way. Stop being sad and be angry. You’re not angry enough. I’m better than you because I am angrier.”
Women Helping Women: Some Belated Thoughts on Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson’s ‘How to Be Single’
Meg decides she wants to be a mom. Alice takes a journey to find herself. Robin knows she loves her life exactly the way it is. “How to Be Single” may explore the ins and outs of relationships, but its main characters make plenty of decisions that are simply about living life.
‘Game of Thrones,’ Stop Trying to Be ‘Lord of the Rings.’ Be ‘Braveheart’ Instead.
As GoT staggers into its final two seasons, the showrunners could tell a much more compelling story if they stop forcing our hero, Jon Snow, into the mold of an idiot Aragorn. Instead, they should be looking to have Jon emulate William Wallace.
Whatever Happened to the Screwball Comedy?
In the wild world of the screwball comedy, exotic cats can bring unlikely couples together, dunking a doughnut can be a romantic experience and grooms can be swapped out right before the trip down the aisle as needed.