It's so easy to use an ipad as a pacifier but it's not really good for the kids. Even many adults become addicted to technology and socially isolated. On the other hand maybe all this tech is just the harbinger of a new way of living with both good and not so good aspects. Hard … Continue reading It’s so easy to use an ipad as a pacifi …
Tag: culture
Moments of Grace in a Grim Year…..http …
Moments of Grace in a Grim Year.....http://nyti.ms/1TjY13A
Not a Christian Nation
America is not and cannit be a Christian Nation http://goo.gl/iiWQxi
We could (and should) all do better…..
Foul Language, Decorum, & the Soul This author makes some very good points. I must plead guilty but I'm not so bad as some others are. One thing I don't do though is to use foul language in writing, nor do I curse people out. We should all try to do better....
We are doomed…..
This article decrying ant-intellectualism in the US scares the hell out me......https://goo.gl/51bCVf
The “sharing economy” makes Silicon Va …
The "sharing economy" makes Silicon Valley rich and takes from the rest of us. We ignore this at our imminent peril http://goo.gl/Rhh41n This is a very scary cautionary tale....
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute, pictures and commentary from museums, historic sites etc.....http://goo.gl/LehgD Discover exhibits and collections from museums and archives all around the world. Explore cultural treasures in extraordinary detail, from hidden gems to masterpieces.
Christian Ghetto……
Ghettoization of Christian Culture | Interesting article about the bad effects of Christians secluding themselves from the wider society. I'm a Christian but I have to agree that many of the artifacts of "christian" culture are just plain cheesy and tacky.....
Public Theology
Public Theology: About Section This website seeks to promote a more responsible form of public faith associated with the historic orthodox theology of the ecumenical Christian church especially in the Protestant tradition stemming from the Reformation. Fundamentalism is a modern perversion of historic Christian faith. Biblical inerrancy, for example, is a modern notion of the … Continue reading Public Theology
Wikipedia Interesting !
WikiPedia in Pennsylvania German Interesting !
Hungry Ghosts…..
The Month of Hungry Ghosts | Article about greed and consumerism dominating the Holidays and nearly drowning out the religious aspects of the season.....
Open Culture
Open Culture
Interview with Ari Ne'ema :: Rebecc …
Interview with Ari Ne'ema :: Rebecca Blood | An article in Wired magazine pointing out that Autism is not really a disease to be cured; rather just a different way of being human....
On this page you’ll find the full bibl …
On this page you’ll find the full bibliography for Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling, plus other books relating to Christian faith and cultural creativity. - some interesting books to add to my "to read" list....
www.baltimoreexaminer.com >> Michael Olesker
http://www.baltimoreexaminer.com >> Michael Olesker - The article is titled "The sad, sad, state of college english" discusses the importance of reading and writing for success and documents the decline of our language skills. The author is right on the mark. I have done proofreading for various people and have found many errors and strange sentences … Continue reading www.baltimoreexaminer.com >> Michael Olesker
some notes….
.....well, today was really hectic at work, in fact all week was a whirlwind of activity. TGIF ! My mouth surgery seems to be healing now, but I still need to get appointments to start dealing with the hyperparathyroidism - doctors, doctors, lots of fun. Oh well, I am thankful to have good healthcare. Today … Continue reading some notes….
dennis' notes.... 