The Sanctified Nerd: Welcome

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Welcome to the world of nerdiness about all things science fiction, presented from the perspective of a Reformed Christian

The purpose here is simple: I'm a Christian, and I love science fiction. So I want to share my thoughts about the latter through the experience of the former. I'll write about a variety of topics in this vein, from Star Wars theories to the morality (or lack thereof) in Star Trek's Federation or whether or not Christian science fiction authors should include alien species in their stories.

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Live long and prosper,
May the Force be with you,
and Soli Deo Gloria.

D. M. Gibson

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