Archive for June, 2006
"Mysteries of Pittsburgh" Movie
I’ve heard of author Michael Chabon and his novels, but have not read them. This news item did catch my interest however. His book Mysteries of Pittsburgh is apparently being made into a motion picture and doggone if they aren’t going to film it here in Pittsburgh. See here.
That’s cool. [...]
Movie with Christian Elements Deemed Offensive
Well, it’s finally happening. Once upon a time, movies received the PG rating for profanities, sexual element, or mature themes. Now a film, with presumably none of these qualities, is receiving the Parental Guidance warning because . . . (drum roll) . . . it talks about Jesus and God and stuff. [...]
The Best Skylines in the World
I think I posted this link once before, but I like it. Notice that Pittsburgh got Honorable Mention.
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A Helluva Party
I went horseback riding one time with college chums in Hell, MI 17 or 18 years ago. A strange name for a town if you ask me. Lends itself to all types of sick jokes. The First Church of Hell. Hell High School. The Hell Optimist’s Club. Some goofballs [...]
Stiegemeyer in the Local Press
And it’s not a character assasination this time.
Go here to see what the South Hills Record has to report about the bible class I’m leading on The Da Vinci Code.
The reporter attended the last class and was very polite and professional. I think the write-up is good though there are some minor inaccuracies in [...]
Humor: Bold New Church Strategy
For a fun time, look at Lark News.
This is amusing in a sad sort of way. It’s good to have goals, eh?
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I Want to Burden My Family
A great article by Gilbert Meilander about advance directives, living wills, etc. It’s a PDF.
Here it is.
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Bio-Ethics Quote of the Day
“Ours is not an age of deep thinkers.” – Rev. Richard C. Eyer
I am currently reading a fine little book called Pastoral Care Under the Cross: God in the Midst of Suffering. In a section about end-of-life decision making, Eyer writes:
Sad to say, ethical decisions today are commonly made, not by following absolutes [...]
Batwoman Is a Lesbian
One of my watchful parishoners sent me this article about the new DC Comics Batwoman. Apparently, the character is being reintroduced to the comic series, this time as an uncloseted lesbian.
First of all, from the heterosexual vantage point, can’t we have superhero comics without all the sexiness? C’mon, is it really necessary for [...]
Good Song, Better Singer
I recenlty discovered that Miss Sheryl Crow did a cover of Sweet Child o’ Mine on The Globe Sessions. This has been great because I always that it was a cool song, but could never stand listening to Axl Rose.
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