Author Archives: Ryan Buesnel

About Ryan Buesnel

Welcome to my page! I am a writer and musician from Sydney who enjoys reading philosophy, theology and military history. I am a Ph.D. Candidate through Charles Sturt University, with my thesis exploring the activities of the German State Church during the Third Reich-era.

Kafka’s Metamorphosis and the Acceptance of Tragedy

Posted on August 5, 2019

Franz Kafka’s short-story Metamorphosis is a harrowing depiction of a bizarre physical and mental transformation. A salesman by the name of Gregor Samsa awakes one morning to find that he has inexplicably developed into an insect. No explanation is given as … Continue reading →

Posted in literature, mental health, Uncategorized | Tagged existentialism, franzkafka, hope, kafka, life, metamorphosis, shortstory, writing | Leave a comment

Netflix’s Fargo and the Morality of Crisis

Posted on July 17, 2019

‘I got a cold mind to go tripping cross that thin line Sick of doing straight time.’ Bruce Springsteen, Straight Time. I have recently been enjoying the Netflix T.V. series Fargo. Set in rural Minnesota, Fargo explores a range of … Continue reading →

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On Becoming Who One Is

Posted on July 3, 2019

In 1971 the Who’s Pete Townshend wrote the following lyrics: ‘Please don’t say that you know me Cause I don’t even know myself.’ Known for his turbulent and often troubled life, Townshend’s angst and confusion reflect the difficult journey many … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, religion, Uncategorized | Tagged augustine, christ, existentialism, faith, god, kierkegaard, life, nietzsche, redemption, sin, theology | Leave a comment

Made Me Smile #3

Posted on June 19, 2019

I. A Woman sitting opposite me on the train. It is peak hour. She is reading a novel which is apparently the funniest thing in the world. She cannot control her laughter, despite her best attempts at reigning it in … Continue reading →

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True Crime as Entertainment

Posted on June 7, 2019

I have always been a true crime buff. As I child, I distinctly remember my Dad regularly bringing home a periodical magazine titled Murder Casebook. Each edition of Murder Casebook would profile a different serial killer, with the first volume … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crime, documentaries, entertainment, ethics, internet, massmedia, media, netflix, psychology, serialkillers, truecrime | Leave a comment

Why Study the Nazi Church?

Posted on May 31, 2019

I have recently been asked on several occasions why I have decided to dedicate the next three years of my life to studying for a Ph.D. focussing the Lutheran State Church under Nazi rule. The question is asked by those … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, religion, Uncategorized | Tagged church, churchhistory, contextutaltheology, germany, hitler, nationalsocialism, nazis, nazism, theology, thirdreich | 2 Comments

The Famous Five and the Spirit of Adventure

Posted on May 29, 2019

It’s funny the things which stick with you from childhood. I am a 37-year-old man who often finds myself remembering childhood moments which captivated my imagination. Just the other day I experienced a flashback to when I was in grade … Continue reading →

Posted in literature, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childhood, creativity, enidblyton, famousfive, imagination, memories, nostalgia, reading, thefamousfive | Leave a comment