This cartoon is an image from an ad for a comic (in fact, one that I don’t really read). I have seen the ad numerous times and always thought it was amusing. Which do you think would be harder? For those who cannot see the image the dialogue is simply: […]
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Such a thing does exist, as many of you know, but the discussion in my previous post makes me wonder about those who claim to do theology without affirming the faith of the tradition that they study. Why bother? Please don’t get me wrong, I firmly believe that one can, […]
I am sure you all are familiar with the comic artist Dan Piraro. At his blog he regularly posts one of his strips with commentary. Today’s entry along with this week’s discussion of Philip Davies’ essay was worthing of sharing. (NB: The links in the text are Piraro’s.) Bizarro is […]
Imagine… or “Why can’t we all just get along?” I think I will use this line in our next faculty senate committee meeting.
The late Johnny Hart, creator of BC, was known for his outspoken Christian beliefs and incorporating them into his comic. His Easter strips were notorious and his theology (as stated by himself) was fuzzy at best. Since his passing last spring the strip has been taken over by his grandson […]
Sent along by a Penn State colleague. How apropos of our SBL weekend. From Dr. Boli, the inventor of the letter M.
Churches Vie to Attract The Newest First Family Washington Post Staff Writers Saturday, November 22, 2008; Page B01 There have been letters, discreet inquiries and bold appeals. Some are using their connections; others are just seeking a foot in the door. It’s part of the spirited competition among Washington churches […]
I watched the trailer some time ago. I am not terribly impressed but I got the sense that I would be uptight if facts concerned me, since they apparently don’t trouble Maher very much. Read the NYTimes review. A few snippets below. Kevin Scanlon for The New York Times Bill […]
Philip is a scholar of religion and colleague of mine at Penn State. He is also a national (NY Times) bestseller. This morning he emailed me a copy of his latest article from The Christian Century and gave me permission to reproduce it here. notes from the GLOBAL CHURCH Philip […]
It is too busy a weekend with board members in town to post anything much, but I offer this comic withe a comment. Is “the world” really getting less inclined to tolerate blasphemy? Is even the US? Or do some folks have a different view of the past, say the […]