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The Power of Prometheus: Drawing Lines in the Sand

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This piece intends to comment on Ridley Scott’s Prometheus in relation to its allusions to deities, creation and religion.  Being that I come from a Christian background, however, much of this article (unavoidably) relies on Prometheus’ supposed Biblical allusions — as it appears to have been Ridley Scott’s intention to draw from such themesStill, because I axiologically write from a Creationist perspective, it is in no ulterior way meant to challenge secularist interpretations of the film.

This is not an essay.  As of now, there is no structure, MLA formatting, citations, or working thesis.

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On Escapism, Fantasy & Myth

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As with any muse or love affair, the escapist is in danger of abusing escapism.  One thing is certain:  Escapism is a wild hirsute faerie, and it is up to the practitioner to tame it – because, unchecked, it will run amok and devour the innocent fauna that graze the mental fields of your daily life.

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