Scot McKnight's blogs

Scot McKnight is a widely respected Biblical scholar who came to more people's attention with his excellent book, The Jesus Creed. He blogs daily on two different sites. Jesus Creed tends to fairly heavyweight theological discussions, often having to do with the Emergent movement. On his other Divine Hours blog, he comments on the morning liturgy put together by Phyllis Tickle. I make use of this at least once a day.

Reaction to Supreme Court Nominee

To hear the reaction of some folks, you would think that the Judge Roberts was the incarnation of Satan himself. Of course many of these critics wouldn't have liked anyone George Bush chose. Their statements against Roberts might as well have been written ahead of time. All that was needed was to fill in the blanks with the nominee's name.

It was interesting that some supposed feminists have criticized Feminists for Life, which Roberts' wife apparently belongs to, with disparaging comments about their looks. Feminism?

Posters advocating tolerance - read anti-abortionists are fascists - seem to advocate that for everyone except feminists and democrats who are pro-life.

I know nothing of whether Roberts is a good or bad choice - though it is interesting that Sandra Day O'Connor says he's a good choice.

Democrats for Life proposal

Politicians who say they want to make abortions rare but are not ready to pass legislation that would overturn Roe vs. Wade should get behind the Democrats for Life 95-10 proposal, which aims to cut abortions by 95 percent in 10 years.

The proposals are focused on more than just getting the woman through her nine months of pregnancy, but also call for assistance after the birth of her child.

Some opponents have referred to Democrats for Life as faux Democrats, but here is part of a biography of one member of the board of directors, Carol Crossed: Carol has been a lobbyist on hunger and anti-war issues. As a Native American, Carol has been active in the Indian rights movement. Award recipient: Susan B Anthony; Peaceful Solutions in Non-violence; Women's Wall of Fame; Reconciliation Network; Gaudete Medal; World Food Day Stamp, Rochester, NY, US Postal Service; She was the subject of a story that won second place in the National Catholic Press Association, 2000.

Doesn't sound like an imitation Democrat to me.

While they may quibble with some aspects of the proposal, it should be welcomed by anyone other than those who seem to think abortion is perfectly fine. It is time for people such as those mentioned to put action to their words.

I will be writing my legislator.

Cornerstone Festival

I attended the Cornerstone Festival earlier this month and had a great time. An abundance of Christian bands (How I hate that phrase but don't know what else to use) ranging in genre from Goth to Folk.

A highlight for me was discovering several new singers and bands. One of the best times with regards to music came when Ashley Cleveland on stage for several songs, including the gospel song, "I'll Fly Away." There's something about seeing a guy with spiked hair singing along that added to the evening.

Some excellent seminars as well, including several by Brian McLaren on the Emerging conversation. Had a chance to speak with him as well as Ashley Cleveland and Jars of Clay. All of them were so down to earth.

I also got turned on to foreign and classic films during discussions at one of the seminars and showings. I've checked out several from the library that I'll be watching throughout the week.

Bono expresses his faith, rove/wilson/good./evil

Some interesting posts at thinklings blog in which Bono talks explicitly about his Christian faith and need for grace. Another rocker complains Bono has been trying to convert him.

Sides are being taken in the Rove-Wilson story about Rove's supposed outing of Wilson's wife. People seem to need and enemy and victim, with one being all evil and the other all good. One is a patriot and other engaged in activity dangerous to the country.
Why do people need to have either/or. Wilson has been shown to have lied on a number of occasions. Rove is slick enough to have outed Valerie Plame under the guise of making sure a story was accurate.

Christians need to be careful of getting involved in the black or white thinking when it comes to human behavior, which is always tarnished.

I've discovered google print search engine, which allows you to search the text of books. While it has its limitations. I have found it useful.