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Archive for November, 2008
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Robert Downey Jr., Walk the Line, and the Problem of Redemptive Themes
Posted on November 26, 2008 | 6 CommentsBen Bartlett says redemption isn't all it's cracked up to be. -
Podcast #31: Shop ’til You Love Jesus!
Posted on November 25, 2008 | 3 CommentsRich and Ben discuss the cultural phenomenon known as Black Friday, argue over a canceled TV show as metaphor for Romans 7, and discuss the implications of living in an iPhone Culture. -
They Sleep! They Yawn! They Scratch Each Other!
Posted on November 25, 2008 | No CommentsHow should Christians respond to the latest web phenomenon, the Shiba Inu Puppy Cam? Okay, just kidding. There is no response other than “awww.” For the more cynically inclined, will this win you over? -
Just Sayin’
Posted on November 24, 2008 | 2 CommentsCollide Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards: The Best of 2008 - Ahem, you may want to vote for a certain website in a certain category. -
It’s Good To Be a Crew Fan!
Posted on November 24, 2008 | No CommentsMy Columbus Crew won the MLS Cup…and I don’t want to hear any remarks from Ben Bartlett! -
The “Twilight” Movie: Redefining “Natural” by Means of the Supernatural
Posted on November 24, 2008 | 12 CommentsCarissa Smith finds a lot to like about a movie many Christians would love to hate. -
What On Earth is Going On?
Posted on November 21, 2008 | 1 CommentKen Griffey Jr. becomes a Political Diplomat? Is there more to baseball than I thought, Ben Bartlett will answer me I am sure. -
One Phone to Rule them All
Posted on November 21, 2008 | 13 CommentsRichard Clark eats some of his words. -
Would Paul play Playstation 3?
Posted on November 20, 2008 | 20 CommentsThe internet is chock full of wise sages today. Drew Dixon nails it: So would Paul play Playstation 3? I think so. But he would play Playstation 3 knowing that it doesn’t even touch the joy he has in Christ. And he would probably throw... -
And Now, Some Guidelines
Posted on November 20, 2008 | 2 CommentsThabiti Anyabwile chimes in on the social networking debate with an incredibly insightful and evenhanded series of thoughts. You need to read the whole thing (not that long) but here’s the main points: Technology can’t be used to build “community” for those who don’t have it.... -
RetroPost: The Revolution Will Have to Call You Back
Posted on November 20, 2008 | 3 CommentsRichard Clark's take on the (not so?) revolutionary on the iPhone. -
Pro-Life Strategy
Posted on November 20, 2008 | 7 CommentsOne of my key arguments, as a Christian who voted for Obama, is that the pro-life crowd needs to focus on things other than winning elections… things like support for pregnant teen mothers, free ultrasounds in abortion clinics, etc. Well, it looks like those ideas... -
…especially if they watch America’s Got Talent
Posted on November 19, 2008 | No CommentsAn extensive new research study has found that unhappy people watch more TV while those consider themselves happy spend more time reading and socializing. -
The Twitter Firestorm
Posted on November 19, 2008 | 2 CommentsOwen Strachan wrote a response to my article, “A Theology of Twitter.” Then I commented on that post. Then he blogged in response to that comment. -
Podcast #30: Rich and Ben “Bond”
Posted on November 19, 2008 | No CommentsBen and Rich return with a new format and a bit of a vengeance. -
The Relativity of Soccer Strategy
Posted on November 18, 2008 | 14 CommentsStrategy or poor taste? Our Italian friends find a way to accomplish both. Be sure to note the relativisitic tone of the participants! Here are the real questions; First, did anyone injure a knee in the process? And second, can David Dunham really give us... -
Anne Rice’s “Spiritual Confessions”
Posted on November 17, 2008 | No CommentsFormer vampire auteur Anne Rice answers questions about her new spiritual memoir, Called out of Darkness: A Spiritual Confession, as well as about works-in-progress: the third volume in her Christ the Lord series and a new series about angels. -
“My Own Worst Enemy”: At War With Myself
Posted on November 17, 2008 | 15 CommentsDavid Dunham relates to Christian Slater. This won't happen again. -
Entertainment Weekly names Robert Downey, Jr. “Entertainer of the Year”
Posted on November 14, 2008 | 1 CommentEntertainment Weekly has named its Entertainer of the Year, and it’s Robert Downey, Jr., star of 2008′s Iron Man and Tropic Thunder. Tina Fey landed the #2 spot. Sure, Downey’s comeback from drug addiction is impressive, but can he do a Sarah Palin accent? -
Second Life Adultery
Posted on November 14, 2008 | 5 CommentsThis is when you know that you need to have your computer taken away. I don’t even have the heart to write about why this is something Christians need to avoid.