Looking forward to this event taking place next week at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Come along if you are in the area.
Author Description
Comments
- I agree that the 1st verse is cringe-inducing - you analyzed it perfectly. If the video didn't contain at least 2 clear images of male-on-female violence (it ends with a guy cracking a girl over the head with a stool, FFS!) - I might be swayed by the argument that the song is trying to 'shine a light on domestic violence', or something in that vein. The problem is no-one (the band, the promoters, the music press) seems to be even making that argument! It's chilling to think that this insidious message is sliding into pop culture on the back of a seemingly-upbeat, advertisment-ready little ditty that is now the biggest thing since Gagnam.... Yickster: on Is “We are Young” by Fun about domestic violence?
- Sad situation there! There's been some adoption brew haha here in the U.S. too, particularly calling into question evangelicals. Hopefully some good corrective stuff for the Church to chew on, as well as a continue re-affirmation and calling to the Church. Here's a short summary from Piper, along with 10 statements he believes should be made in response: http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/christian-adoption-disavowals-and-affirmations Jack Rose: on Making money out of abused and neglected children?
- [...] What can Karl Barth teach us about the gospel? Excellent stuff: What can Karl Barth teach us about the gospel? | [...] What can Karl Barth teach us about the gospel? - Christian Forums: on What can Karl Barth teach us about the gospel?
There are 6 comments. Add yours
Looks great! Any chance of the audio going up online after the event? :-)
I didn't know you lectured at Oxford University?!
Yes, I am on staff at Regents Park College :o)
Yeah, would love to hear audio of this!
Love the blog, esp re movies. Are there any fleshed out notes on any films you can provide? So enticing, wich I could hear you on these!
Our church (Gracechurchhackney) is running a Labri-esque film festical in Spring and looking for resources...
BW
Alex
CMF students
Hey alex thanks for the comment
would love to help out with your film festival if i can - drop me an email.
You could try the damaris site for more details - i wrote the one on Xmen First Class http://www.damaris.org/cm/church/viewfinder
blessings
krish