Ryan Stanton
How much is too much?
January has been a busy month for mergers in the technology industry. But are these consolidations good for the consumer, or troubling trend?
The Expanse: Big sci-fi tackles bigger questions
As "The Expanse" nears its conclusion, Ryan Stanton looks back on the theology and philosophy of one of the last decade's most interesting science fiction stories.
Are all sins equal?
Recent comments by Pope Francis have reignited an age old debate: are some sins worse than others?
Why I no longer fear the future
2021 has been a tough year for many, and it's unclear whether 2022 will be any better. Ryan Stanton writes about how he's learnt to hope in spite of the unknown.
Succession, The Great and why it’s good to be bad
Why do we love to watch bad people in the media we consume? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself more and more over...
“In the beginning…”: Marvel’s Eternals presents a new creation myth
Eternals is the latest film in the MCU, and it is dividing critics and fans alike. Ryan Stanton examines the messages at its core in greater depth.
Facebook, the metaverse and a falsely promised future
Facebook is dead and Meta has risen from the ashes. But is the Metaverse the next step in the future of the internet or just another pipe dream?
Why do we observe Remembrance Day?
Every year at 11am on November 11, Australia and New Zealand go silent for one minute. Rather than celebrating war efforts, it’s about remembering sacrifice.
Space will not save us
Over the past year, a new space race has emerged between competing billionaries. But is this the first step in mankind's future, or a needless vanity project?
The Harrowing of Hell asks: Who was Jesus?
In Evan Dahm's "The Harrowing of Hell", Jesus is presented in a light that may be unfamiliar to some. Ryan Stanton explains why this version of Jesus aligns with his perspective on the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Climate Change?
A letter writing campaign organized by religious leaders has called on the Australian government to take more action when it comes to the issue of climate change. Ryan Stanton explains the Christian perspective
More than just one thing
Now more than ever, people are viewing each other through categories of identity. The Bible can show us how this can help us—and how it can be harmful