Science Fiction & Popular Culture

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The fine art of nerdistry in a cruel world

For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead. Therefore my spirit faints within me; my heart within me is appalled. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Psalm 143: 3–6. Photo Credit: Author (2010).

Recently, my pal, Kelly, posted something to Twitter that spurred a little “debate” between us. He was showing his young daughters Star Wars for the first time. Kelly is a diehard Star Trek fan. He expressed a hope that the girls wouldn’t love Star Wars more…