Movie Review: Prince Caspian – by Octavia

Ooh. It’s Narnia for grown-ups! The kids are older, if as whiny as ever (Edmund is a pleasant exception, for once), and Caspian’s been taking growth hormones. Director Andrew Adamson has sliced out much of the book’s problems – my least favourite, after The Last Battle, Prince Caspian the book begins the character assassination of [...]

Peach Streusel Coffee Cake – by Isolde

This recipe is from a special issue BH&G magazine, “Simply Perfect Holiday Baking.”  It was supposed to be a blueberry coffeecake, but I discovered too late that I was out of blueberries.  Using peaches worked out really well, but if you want to use blueberries, use 2 cups. And I know calling plain brown sugar [...]

The Auto-Pygmalion – by Eva Jones

The Auto-Pygmalion and the Search for the Numinous. I’ve been in many churches, read many religious texts. I’ve even prayed – though I felt like a bit of a fool at the time – just in case there was something there that might answer. And I’ve never felt anything in response. Not a single part [...]

Botanical Photos – by SteveF

My Testimonial; or Why I Don’t Love Jesus – by Alethias

Alethias (otherwise known as Sword of Truth) has kindly agreed to kick off what we hope will be a new regular column here at Nexus: a place to share our stories of deconversion or growing up atheist. In fact, it was his story that was the impetus for our new feature! It all started on [...]