-
"Much of what we pridefully designate as 'Western Culture' has prevented theologians, ecclesiastical authorities, and professional exegetes from perceiving the Bible's message on behalf of the poor and helpless of the world. 'Marx and the Bible' is an attempt to break this spell which has been disastrous for Christianity down through history and for the very content of its theology… Biblical scholarship itself will sooner or later have to take seriously the results of my investigation, for my conclusions are objectively verifiable, and I propose them as such. A rigorous methodology, or rather the Bible's authentic message, is called upon in our century to revolutionize completely the history of Christianity and with it the history of the West and the whole world."
-
"As I write this, rumors are flying and media is fanning the riot flames – car and trash fires, police in riot gear and tanks, restaurant windows being smashed, tear gas and rubber bullets being used. We won’t know the full picture till the night is over and the smoke clears, but the story of the successful nonviolent protest earlier this evening has been overshadowed by this angry chaos."
-
"I have noticed that the US press is ignoring the demonstrations against Israel (and the Egyptian regime) in Arab and Muslim countries."
-
"What should TV reporting of a civlian massacre look like, exactly? And are other news reports ever held to this standard? Was U.S. media reporting on the aftermath of the September 11 attacks ever referred to as an attempt to "inflame" the U.S. public?"
-
"The really amazing stuff starts at 3:44"
-
"The 2010 Winter Olympics are to be held in British Colombia, Canada on occupied and unceded native land. There is a growing movement that is resisting the corporate circus, of which I have posted on many times in the past.
As an active supporter of, and participant in the movement, I would just like to provide any other interested parties with information that may be pertinent to the cause."
Filed under: BookMarx
