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London Fog: 12 Eerie Photos Of Blanketed British Capital

The 'Big Smoke' was about as fogged in this morning as it ever gets. Here are some breathtaking views of 'ol London town in an ominous light.

London Fog: 12 Eerie Photos Of Blanketed British Capital
Julie Farrar

Londoners today woke up to their city smothered by fog. Although transport was disrupted for many commuters and travellers, it was a pretty awesome spectacle.

Tower Bridge. By racheyluray via Instagram

Westminster & Big Ben poking out. By sebeebie via Instagram

The London Eye. By marazalite via Instragram.

Embankment. By btmullen104 via Instagram

The Shard in the background. By smulv via Instagram

The o2 Arena as seen from Barclays HQ. By brandmcqueen via Instagram

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. By ohitsroast via Instagram

The Thames Cable Car. By ohbilly3d via Instagram


This is what Canary Wharf looks like now. Stunning. pic.twitter.com/1i1Xr9Yjos

— Shane Croucher (@shanecroucher) December 11, 2013

Incredible aerial photos of foggy London from @MPSinthesky - skyline of City poking thru low cloud. pic.twitter.com/hi421pAz27

— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) December 11, 2013

Foggy London this morning from the air... pic.twitter.com/C8nm3JWMhp

— James Dolphin (@jamesdolphin1) December 11, 2013

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Is Disney's "Wish" Spreading A Subtle Anti-Christian Message To Kids?

Disney's new movie "Wish" is being touted as a new children's blockbuster to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. But some Christians may see the portrayal of the villain as God-like and turning wishes into prayers as the ultimate denial of the true message of Christmas.

photo of a kid running out of a church

For the Christmas holiday season?

Joseph Holmes

Christians have always had a love-hate relationship with Disney since I can remember. Growing up in the Christian culture of the 1990s and early 2000s, all the Christian parents I knew loved watching Disney movies with their kids – but have always had an uncomfortable relationship with some of its messages. It was due to the constant Disney tropes of “follow your heart philosophy” and “junior knows best” disdain for authority figures like parents that angered so many. Even so, most Christians felt the benefits had outweighed the costs.

That all seems to have changed as of late, with Disney being hit more and more by claims from conservatives (including Christian conservatives) that Disney is pushing more and more radical progressive social agendas, This has coincided with a steep drop at the box office for Disney.

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