Category Archives: Psychology

Maternal Cannibalism and Communion in the Novel and Film Life of Pi

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Michael E. Thorn

NOTE: The following is an abridged and edited version of an article I wrote published in the Journal of Religion and Popular Culture, Volume 27, Number 1, Spring 2015, pp. 1-15 (University of Toronto Press). The full article can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Immigration and Refugees, Media, Popular Culture, Psychology, Religion | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Why do the Cylons Hate Humanity (and Vancouver)? Spoiler Alert!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Michael E. Thorn

“I’m a machine. I can know much more. I can experience so much more. But I’m trapped in this absurd body. And why? Because my five creators thought that God wanted it that way.” –John Cavil, Cylon Model #1. Listen! … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Popular Culture, Psychology, Religion | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

If Wilfred is just a dog, does that mean Ryan killed him? (Spoiler Alert)

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Michael E. Thorn

The 4-season American version of the darkly comedic show Wilfred has now been over for a couple of months. For those of you unfamiliar and unconcerned about having major plot points given away, Wilfred is an FX show about a … Continue reading →

Posted in Popular Culture, Psychology, Religion | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Conservative Christianity’s Effects on the Mind

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Michael E. Thorn

I recently came across this fascinating article, which examines the potential harmful psychological effects of conservative Christianity: Go to http://www.salon.com/2014/11/01 Of particular interest, I note the article’s outline of a new “unofficial” diagnostic category (unofficial because it is not (yet?) … Continue reading →

Posted in Psychology, Religion | Tagged , , | Leave a comment