America the Beautiful: Newest weapon in the WAR ON TERROR?

Viagra. In Afghanistan.
Maybe I should rethink all my theologically based belly-aching about the war on terror. Learn to stop worrying and love the Blue Pill!

Palin ‘12! Please, please, please!

What was Sarah Palin’s greatest regret from the 2008 Presidential campaign? Not enough Couric interviews, apparently.

Wait: The subversive word of Advent, part I

The strangest thing happened to me this week. I went to an evangelical church during the advent season that actually talked about the Advent.
The first note of surprise at this particular evangelical church ( a Nazarene one, no less!) was when the pastor began his sermon by referencing “the reading for today.” What? Don’t tell me [...]

Of homosexuals and their supposed agendas: The anti-gay Crusade graces corporate America with its presence

His name is Reverand Ken Hutcherson. He pastors the big fat Antioch Bible Church - 3,500 strong - in Redmond, Washington, corporate home of Microsoft. And, according to his own confession, he’s capable of becoming Microsoft’s “worst nightmare.”
To borrow a mixed-mashed phrase from McLaren, Campolo and Steven Curtis Chapman: welcome to the next Great Adventure in Missing the [...]

Counting the uncountable: Empire and the soul of capitalism, part III

Here’s the final installment of the Bill Moyers interview with Vanguard Group’s John Bogle, author of Battle for the Soul of Capitalism. It’s another goodie.
I remain convinced that John Bogle is speaking to the current powers and principalities in this interview. And I agree with his contention that such a gulf between the rich and poor [...]

Serving consumers, or consumers as servants? Empire and the soul of capitalism, part I

So while the pacifism conversation continues, let’s add another topic concerning America the Empire to the discussion: the financial services-based economy.
Here’s another gem from The Man, Bill Moyers.
Recently New York Times reported that several nursing homes were being bought by high-rolling investors who cut operating costs, made LOADS of money, and sold their interest, making a [...]

waiting…hoping…

Here’s the scene these days in Myanmar.
(Read the New York Times article as well)
 
Now, imagine this with me.
News reports from all around the nation and across the blogosphere tell of thousands of American Christians taking to the streets in protest. All of them uniform in dress and purpose. Each one standing for justice because their religious beliefs [...]

The NFL, sissification, and male fantasy: My letter to the Columbus Dispatch

On Thursday I found this commentary by one the sports writers over at the Columbus Dispatch, concerning what he laments as the “sissification” of the NFL player in today’s league. You’ll want to read it first. Here’s an excerpt:

“It no longer is enough to be tough. You also must be transparent and authentic, more human than Neanderthal.
Well, [...]

The New King of the Big Bang: Why Barry Bonds is important

Ok, let’s talk about this.
Barry Bonds has broken one of the greatest records in all of sports. And everyone has an opinion on it. What are you thinking out there?
Let’s discuss this while keeping a mind open to the possibility that we are thinking wrongly on the topic, regardless of our opinion. I’ll get [...]

Thanks America, for the anxious-avoidant attachment; now securely attach this! Thoughts on Reason’s scuttle from American public life

Are you concerned with the level of dialogue in our country today? Do you shudder when you watch yet another pundit break the record that you saw another talking head set just the previous night for Worst Logical Misstep in History?
Do you like Marshall MacLuhan? How about Neil Postman? Digging Network, are ya?
Find neuroscience intruiging? Altruism? Hopelessly in [...]