{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65693c95b44b8f00120004b6/673d1d1afb161236f80a1bcb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"15 - \"The Star\" (1956)","description":"<p>Content Warning for discussions of child abuse from 18:00-22:30</p><p><em>Hades</em> game spoilers at 3:10</p><p><br></p><p>Scientific studies and organized religion have both benefited from each other and butted heads over the centuries, and science fiction is no different. Many writers have their takes on how greater understanding of our universe can shape our faiths. Arthur C. Clark opens the universe to one devout astrophysicist who finds a sign that doesn't disprove God, but makes him wonder about the kind of mercy the Almighty provides.</p><p><br></p><p>Recommendations:</p><p><em>The Book of Job </em>translated by Robert Alter</p><p><em>Enders Game </em>&amp; <em>Speaker of the Dead </em>by Orson Scott Card</p><p><em>The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask </em>developed by Nintendo</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Next Episode: 1965's \"Soldier, Ask Not\" by Gordon R. Dickson</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://ko-fi.com/everyhugoever\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Support Us on Ko-fi</a></p><p><a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/everyhugoever.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow us on Bluesky!</a></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is not affiliated with the Hugo Awards or Worldcon. Music provided by HookSounds.com, Pixabay.com, and Joel Steudler</p>","author_name":"Sam Johnson & Jack Alexander"}