Monthly Archives: July 2006

Need to regurgitate?

Reading this article, I was reminded why I become nauseous every time I go into a christian bookstore. DENVER — The fake rose petals strewn across the tablecloth gave Milton Hobbs’ booth a romantic aura. He stacked crystal-cut perfume flasks … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with this statement?

Heard from a pastor last week: “After September 11th there were Congressmen, both Republican and Democrat, who before never said the name of God except as profanity, that were now singing “God Bless America” on the capital steps.” Is there … Continue reading

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Futureman + String Quartet

This past Saturday, a friend and I attended a house concert given by Roy Wooten (also known as Futureman, drummer for Bela Fleck and the Flecktones). The concert, after opening with an A Capella number by a Chinese Opera singer, … Continue reading

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America: A Christian Theocracy?

I’m always intrigued at how, when our attention is drawn to an issue, we start to see evidence and discussion of it all over the place. For instance, I’ve been thinking recently about how I disagree with the doctrine of … Continue reading

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Quote of the Week – Science Fiction or Reality?

“I had the seashell radio [in the book], and years later, some Japanese film people came to my office, and they had the first Walkman radio. And they put it on my ears, and they said “Fahrenheit 451, Fahrenheit 451”. … Continue reading

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News Flash: The Gospel is Safe!

According to a recent poll by 15,000 people, the Gospel is now safe. Forget what Christ said about stumbling blocks and offenses. Forget what Bonhoeffer wrote about a Gospel that calls men to come and die and his writings decrying … Continue reading

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Profoundly Disturbed on the Fourth of July

Profoundly Disturbed on the Fourth of July: God, the Flag and the End of America Continue reading

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