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Julie Clawson
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Julie Clawson is an author and frequent speaker on Christian spirituality, social justice, and the intersection of faith and popular culture. She is the author of "The Hunger Games and the Gospel" (Patheos Press) and "Everyday Justice: The Global Impact of Our Daily Choices" (InterVarsity Press). A graduate of Wheaton College, she also has a Masters degree in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton Graduate School and is currently studying Theology at Seminary of the Southwest.

A lifelong fan of speculative fiction, Julie appreciates exploring the ways good stories can help people understand their faith in deeper ways. Julie also is a participant in the emerging church conversation and its discussions regarding what it means to be a Christian in a postmodern and postcolonial world. She blogs at julieclawson.com where she explores issues of popular theology, practical spirtuality, and what it means to be a faithful follower of Jesus in today's world. Julie lives in Austin, TX with her husband and children.

Blog Entries by Julie Clawson

Alleluia, the Doctor Returns

(3) Comments | Posted April 2, 2013 | 12:26 PM

I'll admit it: I was more excited about the return of "Doctor Who" than about Easter. Some may say this makes me a poor Christian -- that it should be the communal celebration of the Resurrection that my hearts yearns for the most -- but honestly, in the past few...

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Become a Martyr for the Sake of Love During Lent

(0) Comments | Posted February 21, 2013 | 11:34 AM

There is something a bit awkward about Valentine's Day falling the day after Ash Wednesday this year. The day defined by chocolate, wine, flowers and basic indulgence following on the heels of the day when many Christians commit to fasting from such very indulgences presents a dilemma for those serious...

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The Hunger Games: An Allegory of Christian Love

(49) Comments | Posted March 20, 2012 | 6:23 PM

After first reading "The Hunger Games" series, I was surprised to encounter the "Team Peeta" and "Team Gale" rivalry on many of the fansites. Maybe it is because I am not a teenage girl, but I was dismayed to see such a profound story reduced to the trivial level of...

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