: A provocative piece on Faith+Lead reflects on historical "unholy" activities in church—like transforming a pulpit into an auction block to free slaves—to argue that disrupting religious complacency can sometimes be more "holy" than traditional piety.
The title "Unholy" also appears in modern film and literature:
: Movie Meister Reviews critiques the horror film The Unholy , noting that while it attempts to explore themes of truth and lies, the execution often feels lackluster and "bored". Unholy
“I want a Divine who is living every moment just as fully and really as we are. I don't want a god from without, but a Divine from within. The Divine is not holy. Holy implies separate. The Divine is anything but.” Patheos · 11 years ago
: In a more personal, relatable take, this post on The Times of Israel shares the distractions and "unholy" mundane thoughts that can occur even during prayer or religious preparation. Pop Culture and Media : A provocative piece on Faith+Lead reflects on
: This entry on Six Degrees of Kosher Bacon discusses the connection of the soul to the Divine even in situations that feel "unholy" or not ideal, suggesting that spiritual bonding can happen anywhere.
“There must be a certain “fitness for the inheritance of the saints in light.” Our hearts must be somewhat in tune. To reach the holiday of glory — we must pass through the training school of grace.” Caz Church · 2 years ago Unholy Sundays - Faith+Lead I don't want a god from without, but a Divine from within
: Fans of R. Scott Bakker’s The Second Apocalypse series can find deep dives into the final book, The Unholy Consult , on blogs like Three Pound Brain , which discuss the "rewarding reading experience" of the dark fantasy series. Community Voices