Game of Thrones
Terrifying dragons have long been a part of many religions, and there is a reason for their appeal
By Emily Zarka — September 23, 2022
(The Conversation) — Enormous, scaly, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated civilizations for centuries. A scholar who studies monsters explains their power and appeal.
Why the ‘Game of Thrones’ ending was more Henri Nouwen than George R.R. Martin
By Cathleen Falsani — May 20, 2019
(RNS) — In the end, the one who ascends the throne of Westeros is neither the mightiest nor the most victorious. Instead he is a broken boy — a merciful, wounded healer who comes to reign with the help of a wise fool and the unquantifiable, mysterious power of the spiritual realm.
What’s crazy about religion on Game of Thrones
By Jana Riess — April 13, 2019
It's not surprising that the state religion of the Seven is DOA. What's unexpected is that so many of the other religions have real power.
Can ‘Game of Thrones’ teach us about the meaning of life?
By Diane Winston — September 23, 2017
(The Conversation) — 'Game of Thrones' storytelling gives its audience the opportunity to contemplate and debate fundamental concerns about the meaning of human life – issues that are central to all world religions.
‘Game of Thrones’ returns, and so do its religions
By Kimberly Winston — April 22, 2016
(RNS) Considering where some of "Game of Thrones" stories left off, religion may come further to the fore in the new season, which starts Sunday (April 24).
‘Of Kings and Prophets’ like ‘Game of Thrones’ minus the dragons
By Kimberly Winston — March 4, 2016
(RNS) This ain’t no Sunday school Bible filmstrip, and that's the point, say creators of the series, which portrays events from the biblical book of 1 Samuel.
Can a Christian watch ‘Game of Thrones’?
By David Gibson — June 4, 2013
(RNS) Is there anything morally redeeming about “Games of Thrones”? Some worry that HBO's fantasy tale is the antithesis of J.R.R. Tolkien’s good-over-evil stories, but others perceive a theological framework that could inspire Christians.
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