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September 08, 2026
Living & Loving in the Tension of Faith
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Stranger Things returned to Netflix with the first seven episodes of its fourth season in May 2024. Matt and Ross Duffer’s series has offered fans a mixture of horror and sci-fi with a massive dose of eighties nostalgia since the premier of season one in 2016. Their homage to the eighties includes references to classic films, music, and toys of the era. Stranger Things also plays with the existential fears and villains of the period. Season three focused on a Soviet plot to harness the power of the “upside down” universe that exists adjacent to Hawkins, IN. The Soviets return in season four as Jim Hopper (David Harbour) fights to survive in a Russian prison. It was only a matter of time before a show that features Dungeons and Dragons introduced eighties America’s obsession with the ultimate boogeyman, the devil himself.
Real monsters abound in the Stranger Things universe, but it’s the citizens of Hawkins who may prove to be our heroes’ most dangerous adversaries. The deaths of several students early in the season spark nervous talk about the devil stalking the town. Jason (Mason Dye), the captain of the basketball team whose girlfriend is killed in the first episode, incites concerned citizens against the Hawkins High School “Hellfire Club” and its founder, heavy metal fan and D & D master Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn). Jason’s girlfriend, Chrissy (Grave Van Dien) died in Eddie’s trailer, making him the prime suspect. The Duffers acknowledge that the Eddie Munson character was based on Damien Echols....
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Religious schools, also known as faith-based schools, are educational institutions that integrate religion within their broader curriculum. They offer a unique blend of core classes and religious instruction, providing a well-rounded education to their students. These types of schools exist within many different religious traditions, including but not limited to Catholic, Islamic, Jewish, and Protestant educational systems.
Religious activities form a significant part of the week in these institutions. These religious activities often take the form of religious studies classes, prayer sessions, or community service projects sponsored by religious groups, especially in Christian high schools or private Christian schools....
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