Monthly Archives: April 2012

“Community manages to illuminate a central hidden truth about human relations: Small things matter.”

“We should entertain the notion that non-religious leaders may very well be better situated for roles like kingship and the presidency.”

“These campaign messages forget that most people are not using technology to replace human interaction but to enhance it.”

“Quite a few of these photo-caption memes are quite regrettable, even embarrassing.”

“The problem I have with many of the recent legislature being passed is that it seems to consistently favor political conservatism over creativity and compassion.”

Why are we so desensitized to such devastating reports of tragedy and injustice?

“it is the job of the individual to cut through the clutter and see what is genuine and what is not.”

“both the men’s and women’s tournaments reveal that religion still has a role in American culture in the 21st century.”

“Calling attention to potential racial injustices and acknowledging our differences does not feed the racial fire, but dismissing and condemning such calls as ‘shameful’ and ‘exploitative’ does.”

“Growing up is often a process of realizing that anybody I consider the enemy, anybody I consider different, has reasons for their actions that are just as complex, nuanced, and (to them) justified as my own.”

Mike Daisey taught us that the pursuit of the truth can never excuse all sins.

“They’ve created two of the most singular and recognizable aesthetics in independent music, Christian or otherwise.”

“If we are unable to demonstrate care and concern for television characters, it’s likely that we are reflecting an attitude we have toward our neighbor.”

“That’s what the church has to offer culture: the resurrection from the dead through Jesus Christ.”

“These commercials are far from the principles found in I Peter 3 of interacting with others of a different persuasion.”

“Responsibility involves both participation in, and recognition of, a larger order — not one or the other.”