“Lost Tomb” Buried?
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–David Levy, Discovery Channel executive
Category: Media
Same Gospel? Part II
Whatever did we do prior to YouTube?
Here are some clips of Micah Armstrong during his recent mission trip to the University of Alabama as he riffs on the topics of:
By way of contrast, here’s a clip of N.T. Wright at Seattle Pacific University as he weaves a very different-sounding Christian narrative.
Like I said, two different men, two different tactics. It seems to me, though, that there’s a difference between being a “fool for Christ” and being a clown. No wonder everyone’s so confused these days.
Let the Vetting Begin!
Bruce Feiler responds at length (and very well) to the “Jesus Tomb” controversy.
His interview/debate with Simcha Jacobovici on the CBS Morning Show with Hannah Storm is especially entertaining.
Here’s a money quote from Feiler:
At least Dan Brown called his book fiction. In fact, I prepared to say Hannah, there is more truth in Dan Brown’s fiction than there is in Simcha’s fact.
Ouch. If you’re Simcha Jacobovici, that’s gotta hurt.
Found Jesus? Part II
Bad boy Billy Ray finally came forward for baptism at a Church of Christ in L.A. (Lower Alabama). Preacher and the whole con-gree-gay-shun rushed down to the river before Billy Ray changed his mind.
Preacher put him under quickly, making sure that all body parts were completely covered by the cleansing flood. He held Billy Ray under a right smahutt time, sews it would take real good and all.
Finally, he lifted Billy Ray out of the water. “Have you found Jesus?” Preacher asked.
Gagging and spitting, Billy Ray tried to reply but couldn’t before Preacher did something highly unorthodox for a Church of Christ evangelist–he put him under again.… Read the rest
Thadd Gummit!
THE Ohio State University coach Thadd Matta didn’t take very good care of the gum during Sunday’s game with Wisconsin.
However, as you can see, he recovers very nicely, Thadd gummit!
Now don’t go wagging your finger at Thadd Matta. You’ve probably done the same thing (or worse). The only difference is that you didn’t have a couple of million people watching.… Read the rest
Found Jesus?
Lieutenant Dan: Have you found Jesus yet, Gump?
Forrest Gump: I didn’t know I was supposed to be looking for him, sir.
So who would you rather hang out with, James Cameron or Forrest Gump?… Read the rest
CSI: Jerusalem?
It doesn’t get bigger than this. We’ve done our homework; we’ve made the case; and now it’s time for the debate to begin.
–Producer James Cameron on the upcoming Discovery Channel documentary, “The Lost Tomb of Jesus.”
Better hold the phone on this whole Easter thing–might as well cancel those sunrise services and sleep in for a change. You see, James Cameron, the man who brought you “The Terminator” and “The Titanic,” is announcing in a New York City press conference today that he believes archaeologists have found the tomb and bones human residue of the so-called resurrected Christ.
This is actually an old story repackaged to ride the crest of the recent wave of revisionist Christian history (think Da Vinci Code) that we’ve seen the last few years.… Read the rest
Huntsville, Alabama–Hollywood Down South
There is almost a European-like energy here where everyone was not just friendly, but engaged. I suddenly had this revelation that what I had put on page actually existed and it was Huntsville, Alabama.
–Jordan Walker-Pearlman, director of the movie “Constellation”
My first exposure to Huntsville, Alabama was in the James Michener novel Space. Having previously lived in Birmingham and Nashville prior to moving to Huntsville in 1993, I can recall thinking that my
adopted hometown was just a touch too tame. I mean after you’ve visited the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and stood at the base of that 363 foot Saturn V rocket which sits beside I-565, what else is there to do?… Read the rest
O! Must We Be So Predictable?
Eyegal and I love each other a lot. If you read that Washington Post article from yesterday, you’ll know what I mean when I say that we’re cruising along, kicking up a fair amount of oxytocin with some frequent dopamine now and then to spice things up. In short, I ain’t complainin’ and neither is she (I hope).
But when it comes to the whole Valentine Day’s thing, we just refuse to get too worked up after nearly 22 years of raising kids and romance-in-the-trenches. In days of yore, we used to knock ourselves out, buying the cards, roses, lacy teddies and tacky boxers, etc.… Read the rest
EXTRA: HARDING DANCING SPREADS ACROSS GLOBE LIKE WILDFIRE
So much for nipping it in the bud.
Hey, don’t blame me, I didn’t start the fire. All I did was spread it around a little.
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And here’s more. Just ignore the four letter word.… Read the rest
A Little Rehab–Good for What Ails Ya
I know some of you were losing sleep over this, so I thought I would let you know:
Dr. Burke is in rehab and everything is going to be okay.… Read the rest
Boo’s Back
Looks like Boo’s back, uncovering the past as always.
Harding alum and 2006 Pulitzer nominee Jerry “Boo” Mitchell is a violent racist’s worst nightmare. And to think, I knew him when he was wearing that dorky top hat and orange suspenders. Ever the campus subversive, he could sure rake that Harding muck (such as it was).… Read the rest
Tiggergate–The World Reacts
Well, that didn’t take long:
- Unlike CBS News anchor Hannah Storm, Representative Press shows some journalistic backbone and asks the tough questions
- A world renown wildlife expert explains why the kid is lucky he didn’t get killed
- The inevitable movie trailer
- Tigger bottoms out
- Tigger responds with his own version of events
First the internet (thanks a million, Al), then blogs and now YouTube. How did the human race survive without them?
Wanted: A Tigger With a ‘Tude
Have you seen this so-called “lovable” mascot? If so, please be aware that he is considered ornery and armed with a wicked left velvet paw. He is accused of having a little “bouncy, trouncy, pouncy, punchy” fun with an annoying dweeb. The only problem is that he didn’t “suckerpunch” him nearly hard enough.
If you do see him, call animal control immediately and head for the hills before you have your own “nightmarish” encounter with this Tigger with a ‘tude. Here is video of the “attack” (which reveals considerable horseplay taking place prior) and here is the video of CBS News’ morning anchor Hannah Storm (click “Tigger Trouble”) interviewing the traumatized teen, his father and, of course, their lawyer.… Read the rest
I Just Want to Thank All the Little People
When I started Ocular Fusion, I never dreamed it would lead to such an honor.
I just want to thank all the little people who played a relatively minor role in making this possible.… Read the rest