Extra-Curricular Activities - 05/22/11

Michael Bird discusses the line “He descended into Hell” in the Apostles Creed.

Stephen Hawking says Heaven is "a fairy story,” and N.T. Wright responds with a clarification of the biblical hope and a critique of the ‘science vs. religion’ debate. 

Also from Wright, an essay on Biblical Translation and the KJV. 

Mike Wittmer with “Protect this House.”

A fascinating (and frightening) look at human cybernetic augmentation.

David Neff argues we should capitalize on the richness and mystery of our symbols. 

Speaking of symbols, Carole Baker compares iconography with modern celebrity.

Justin Taylor features a map showing Where the 12 Apostles Died. 

Are youth groups often “holding tanks with pizza”? Drew Dyck looks at The Red Bull Gospel.

Aaron Rathbun at Theology & Culture shares a comparison of distopian novels 1984 and Brave New World. 

An in-depth look at the scandal around the Lead Codices.

Finally, in a continuation of our Star Wars theme from last week, Star Wars propaganda posters.