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How Captain Marvel Got Mary-Sued
How did blonde Hollywood actress Brie Larson end up getting cast as Captain Marvel? And why do so many movie fans seem to hate her? I hold no brief for or against Ms. Larson. I don’t know her. I’ve never … Continue reading
Posted in Society
Tagged 1941, Actresses, Captain Marvel, Heroes, Movie serials, Movies, Popular culture, Virtues
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What You Admire, You Can Become
My latest blog post for The Jerusalem Post: Moses was a world-changing individual. We know that. But sometimes, we don’t appreciate how far his influence extends. I’ve been reading British historian Paul Johnson’s excellent A History of the Jews. His account … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Jewish Philosophy, Judaism, Philosophy, The Jerusalem Post
Tagged Admiration, Brand Blanshard, Character, Heroes, History of the Jews, Moral Ideal, Moses, Paul Johnson, Torah
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