Archive for June, 2007
Cameron Diaz: Mao Disciple
Why would actress Cameron Diaz want a handbag emblazoned with Maoist slogans? This is fashion? And then to insensitively wear it while touring Peru, a land where Maoist ideologues murdered tens of thousands. Why not just wear a “Go Hitler!” sweatshirt in Jerusalem or a “Pol Pot Is My Homeboy” baseball cap [...]
Apologetics Site
A man named Scott Diekmann contacted me today to inform me of his group’s website called Sound Witness. I haven’t had the chance to look at their material yet, so please don’t assume I agree with every jot and tittle. However, just from my quick glance, it looks to me like these guys [...]
Noonan on Sopranos
I’ve enjoyed Peggy Noonan’s political writing for a long time. Here is her analysis of The Sopranos.
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The Sopranos Finale: a Bang or a Whimper
Like many Americans watching television on Sunday night at around 10 p.m., I yelled, “What?! What happened?!” At first, I thought my TV fritzed out on me. But a split second later it hit me and then waves of disappointment washed over me.
There is an internet debate over whether David Chase is [...]
Academic Freedom Nonsense
David Klinghoffer clarifies the Iowa State University flap over denying tenure to highly accomplished astronomer, Guillermo Gonzalez, because he harbors unpopular views in this Daily Standard article. It seems that every outrageous theory is defensible in today’s academia as long as you don’t ever imply a supreme intelligence behind the origin of the planet.
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Cleansing with Blood
The Scriptures teach: “Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 9:22).” I couldn’t help but notice the significance of blood in the temple ritual of the Mayans in the movie Apocalypto. One telling scene has a warrior [...]
Cool Picture
Very cool interactive picture here.
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Jacob’s Confirmation
Our little buddy was confirmed at Redeemer a couple of weeks ago. I was grateful that Pastor Petersen allowed me to participate as we blessed those little rascals.
The rite of Confirmation is kind of a slippery thing in Lutheran practice. We don’t recognize it as a divinely instituted thing but a human tradition [...]
Would You Buy a Used Horse From These Guys?
Tomorrow (June 1), seminarian Jason Braaten will become the Reverend Jason Braaten. Jason is the latest addition to our Seminary Admission staff.
We had a bit of a surprise luncheon for him in the office. Thanks to all who helped.
He’ll try to tell you that the pink feather boa is mine, but don’t [...]
