February 11, 2008
February 10, 2008
Gloves Off
These two clips highlight the ridiculousness of our media. While news can probably never be purely objective, I think American news companies could learn a few things from BBC News.
The Race Card
While I think Stewart may have downplayed Clinton’s comment somewhat, his critique of the media’s exploitation and distortion of the comment is dead-on.
MLK & LBJ
Responding to Clinton’s comment about King’s dream, Bill Moyers and Jim Wallis shed some light on how that dream came to be realized. Video below. (Transcript)
“But it was King, not Johnson, who had painted a vivid picture for the world to see that changed the winds of public opinion and made a voting rights act now possible." (Jim Wallis)
“But it was King, not Johnson, who had painted a vivid picture for the world to see that changed the winds of public opinion and made a voting rights act now possible." (Jim Wallis)
Music: Yes We Can
This simple and repetitive song keeps inviting me to replay it.
Even if Obama wins, I'm sure there could be a "No We Didn't" remake someday.
Nevertheless, I'm optimistic and I'm hopeful--YES WE CAN!
Even if Obama wins, I'm sure there could be a "No We Didn't" remake someday.
Nevertheless, I'm optimistic and I'm hopeful--YES WE CAN!
Gaza's Supply Run

As I read about the wall breaches into
Gun Legislation
Letter to Martin

As we push forward in all causes, I pray we'll never forget where we used to be.
Quote: Torture
More Jesus

During the last couple of years I have tried to hold evangelism and social action together. I'm apart of the Candler Evangelical Society and the Social Concerns Network. But at Candler it seems like Jesus only represents why we should care about the poor and work for justice. When it comes to Jesus being someone who we should tell the world about and someone who is intimate with humanity, liberals cover their ears and cringe.

I realize Candler does do many things, after all we hosted Jim Wallis last year. And its students are making a difference in
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