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Archive for August, 2008
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“It was perfect…”
Posted on August 30, 2008 | No CommentsHow will women react to Palin: “Though I think it’s smart that Sarah Palin is overtly pitching to the Hillary Holdouts—duh, isn’t that the point?—it will be interesting to see how strong supporters of abortion rights react to a woman who really did a lot... -
Energized!
Posted on August 30, 2008 | No CommentsMcCain Collects Over $7 Million Since Palin Announcement -
The Curator
Posted on August 29, 2008 | No CommentsYou’re going to love this site: The Curator. It looks nice too. ;-) -
The Faith of Barack Obama
Posted on August 28, 2008 | 1 CommentBill Reichart reviews the book by Steven Mansfield. -
Finally?
Posted on August 27, 2008 | 3 CommentsIt was only a matter of time. I give you, Guitar Praise. -
Loving Your Neighbor, Even When He Has Bad Taste
Posted on August 26, 2008 | No CommentsAlan Noble sets us straight, especially those of us who enjoy setting people straight. -
Twittering the DNC
Posted on August 25, 2008 | 1 CommentAs we speak, CAPC has begun twittering the Democratic National Convention. -
Who are we praying to again?
Posted on August 25, 2008 | 1 CommentIs this your “American Prayer”? -
Run, Bill! A Smart Christian’s Coming!
Posted on August 25, 2008 | No CommentsJeffery Overstreet on Bill Maher’s “Religulous”: “If Maher really wanted to construct a sincere critique of religious belief, you’d think he would seek out the thoughts of serious theologians, devoted Christian missionaries, seminary students, pastors, or some of the Christian writers who inspire the respect... -
Superman Goes Dark
Posted on August 22, 2008 | No CommentsSuperman To Get the Dark Knight Treatment -
Hi, this is Stalin. Can you pray at my convention?
Posted on August 22, 2008 | No CommentsDonald Miller on doing the Democratic National Convention Benediction in Cameron Strang’s stead: “Somebody calls you and asks you to pray, you do.” HT: Looking Closer -
Yes. Wait, No.
Posted on August 22, 2008 | No CommentsRelevant Magazine Founder, Cameron Strang on “Why I Accepted, And Then Declined, An Invitation to Pray at the DNC”: “During this political process, my desire is to keep an open dialogue with both campaigns and talk about the issues that matter to my generation of... -
Tyra Goes Transgender
Posted on August 22, 2008 | No CommentsTyra Goes Transgender: “Executive producer and former supermodel Tyra Banks recently announced that for the upcoming fall season of America’s Next Top Model, one of the “female” contestants will be a transgendered man.” -
Get Back to Work!
Posted on August 22, 2008 | No CommentsThe uselessness of sports: “…many evangelicals would [disparage Olympic athletes for their devotion]. After all, they could be leading bible study groups or serving at soup kitchens. Those are things that glorify the Lord, right? Of course, but God is also glorified when you work... -
Thank You For Smoking
Posted on August 22, 2008 | 11 CommentsRichard Clark encourages us to love the smoker but hate the smoke. -
He’s Decided
Posted on August 21, 2008 | 1 CommentObama says he’s chosen his VP (though he has yet to announce his identity) and says, “I want somebody who’s independent, somebody who can push against my preconceived notions and challenge me so we have got a robust debate in the White House.” -
Do the Olympics Idolize the Human Body?
Posted on August 21, 2008 | 1 CommentOne day, our resurrected bodies will be free from pain—all that mounting with wings as eagles and running without growing weary. One of the things I enjoy about the Olympics is how the athletes’ strength and speed can hint at the futures of our glorified bodies. But sometimes I wonder if the Olympics set up the human body as a false god to be worshiped. -
Superman Fighting to Find Himself
Posted on August 20, 2008 | 7 CommentsStraight, Gay, Fat, Existential? Superman Fighting to Find Himself -
How Much do You Get Paid Again?
Posted on August 20, 2008 | 1 CommentRick Warren on Obama’s “above my pay grade” comment: “He should either say, “No, scientifically, I do not believe it’s a human being until X” or whatever it is or say, “Yes, I believe it is a human being at X point,” whether it’s conception... -
Twitter Etiquette
Posted on August 20, 2008 | No Comments14 Ways to Use Twitter Politely