Speculative Faith was the volunteer-led website that preceded Lorehaven. From 2006 to 2021, hundreds of Christian fantastical writers added their voices to this team blog. Many of those creatives now continue this work at Lorehaven. This archive preserves all the original SpecFaith articles and reviews. You may find, however, some outdated bios and missing images as well as occasional formatting glitches! Please note that some reviews have been updated and republished to Lorehaven.
Yes, Speculative Faith Is Closed, At Least For Now
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 30, 2021
A day may come for SpecFaith’s rebirth. But as of this year, time limits on mission and volunteers have ended new content.
Last Stands, Custer, General Gordon, and Being a Christian Warrior
Travis Perry, Jul 2, 2021
What defines a Christian warrior? This article looks at the negative example of Custer–and the positive example of Charles Gordon.
Making a Story Visual UPDATE: Behind the Scenes of the Animal Eye Comic
Travis Perry, May 9, 2021
The Animal Eye comic, based on the novel Animal Eye, has been an education in how to make a written story visual. This post shares details.
The Symbolic Nature of Sci-fi Apocalyptic Disaster Films
Parker J. Cole, Apr 14, 2021
The symbolic nature of apocalyptic sci-fi movies point to an underlying thread of biblical precepts.
The Beauty of Short Horror Films
Parker J. Cole, Mar 31, 2021
Short horror films use a bare bones approach to storytelling to craft films to send chills down your spine.
What Arouses Hatred of Fantastic Romantic Fiction?
Parker J. Cole, Mar 17, 2021
Two Christian authors share reader response to their explorations of longing and love.
The Fantastical Elements of Romantic Fiction, part 2
Parker J. Cole, Mar 4, 2021
Romance is the study of ‘what if’ scenarios through the exploration of relationships.
Settling the Solar System in Science Fiction, part 3: the Moon
Travis Perry, Feb 24, 2021
Closest of any major astonomical bodies to Earth, the Moon would make a great military base or astronomy station–and has been in many stories.
The Fantastical Elements of Romantic Fiction, part 1
Parker J. Cole, Feb 17, 2021
Too often readers reject romance as nothing more than fluff stories, overlooking the fantastical worldbuilding in this genre.
Settling the Solar System in Science Fiction, part 2: Venus
Travis Perry, Feb 11, 2021
Venus used to be a main destination for sci fi, inspiring Dagobah-like settings. But Venus could well be more like Bespin…in the clouds…
Settling the Solar System in Science Fiction, part 1: Mercury
Travis Perry, Feb 4, 2021
How has science fiction seen the settlement of Mercury? And what would it take to survive there or anywhere? Is Mercury good colony material?
How Horror Films Subvert the Fatalistic Tragedy of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Parker J. Cole, Feb 3, 2021
Some horror films fall into a subgenre that explores mental illness such as dementia and Alzheimer’s in a unique fashion.
Stargate SG-1 Update: Christianity in the Episode “Demons”
Travis Perry, Jan 28, 2021
Midway through season three, “Stargate SG-1” directly addresses Christianity in an episode called “Demons.”
What Tolkien Taught About Fighting Evil
Travis Perry, Jan 21, 2021
Some of the most epic battles of fantasy fiction were penned by J. R. R. Tolkien. So what did Tolkien show us in his fiction about fighting Evil?
The Messages of Black Horror Films
Parker J. Cole, Jan 20, 2021
Black horror films have been around for decades with their popularity spawning about every twenty years. Black horror films have a dual purpose – to tell a story and to address a social issue.
The Worldview of Biocentrism–You Are One With The Force
Travis Perry, Jan 14, 2021
Biocentrism is Dr. Robert Lanza’s view of the universe that criticizes modern science in part while drawing from neuroscience. It makes bold claims about the universe that parallel the Force, worth talking about…
Who Can Put a Price on Daring Love, Loyalty, and Swordsmanship?
Azalea Dabill, Jan 12, 2021
Fantasy helps us imagine how we fight for the freedom of goodness, justice, love, mercy, knowledge, and truth itself.
A Scientific Theory of Magic
Travis Perry, Jan 7, 2021
This post ponders what would it mean if magic were simply an undiscovered form of energy. How would known physics affect practical magic?
