So, it turns out that I am unable to attend the conference after all. Today, as I was pouting a bit about missing all the fascinating theological discussion which I am sure is taking place, I started surfing the web to see what I could find. To my delight, one of the participants is blogging parts of the proceedings. I am posting the link here, which is the first post from their blog on the conference, and you can go forward into more recent posts from there, if you are interested.
One thing that I already love---the definition of poverty proposed during one of the learning tracks includes not only material deficit, but relational poverty as well. This I find so incredibly important in a culture where many people, both rich and poor, find themselves incredibly isolated and 'doing life alone'. If there is one theological tenet I have had underscored for me in the past year, and which has made the greatest difference in my life, it is this: GOD IS RELATIONAL. I would also add that God is transformational, but that is the subject for another blog post. But I suspect that to the degree we do not grasp the relational aspect of God, we will continue to think faith/religion is just about assenting to a series of beliefs about God, and we will put emphasis on being right/wrong, rather than cultivating--and being transformed by-- authentic relationships to God, ourselves, others, and the planet we live on.
Ok, off the soapbox and back to reading other people's blogs!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Envision 08: The Gospel, Politics and the Future
So I promised I would be posting again shortly, and I haven't been. But a few quick words about the conference posted below....with a new, much more affordable, registration rate and affordable housing available as well...this conference is unprecedented in the way it is bringing a diversity of theological perspectives together to focus on the call of the Gospel to engage with, and care for, the people and world around us. The hearts and minds that have been involved in the planning come from hugely diverse backgrounds, theologically, ethnically, and even in terms of nationality. This is one conference that is designed to break down the stereotyped relationships between faith and politics, and take a look at what really matters--caring for others. I hope you will consider joining us!
Learn more here.
Learn more here.
Check it out again--last chance and fantastic rate!
EV|08 $99 Special!
A National Conference
@ Princeton University
June 8-10, 2008.
Envision...
The election year where faith matters.
Envision...
The voices of young and old calling for prophetic faith in action in the public square.
Hundreds of Evangelical and Mainline Christian activists, scholars, students, leaders, artists together to craft a statement charting the gospel politics of the future.
Join Ray Aldred, Vincent Bacote, Jay Bakker, Randall Balmer, Melinda Berry, Bart Campolo, Rich Cizik, Shane Claiborne, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Jeremy Del Rio, Mimi Haddad, Lisa Sharon Harper, Obery Hendricks, Al Hsu, David Kuo, Daisy Machado, Brian McLaren, Brenda Salter McNeil, John Perkins, Sammy Rodriguez, Ron Sider, Andrea Smith, Amy Sullivan, Richard Twiss, Miroslav Volf, Jim Wallis, Randy Woodley and many, many more!
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Join an online dialog to help create "Envision the Future: The Next Decade," a vision statement of our hopes for change. You can help set directions for change by joining this online dialog for JUST TWO HOURS, even if you cannot attend EV|08 June 8-10. Christians from anywhere in the world can log in and help determine the issues we must push for in the next ten years through a new online technology called Synanim (http://www.synanim.com). It is as easy to use as sending and receiving emails.
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Friday, May 16, 2008
L'Ombre dans L'Eau
So I have been very remiss in posting lately. I wrapped up a rather large research/writing project which left me unable to formulate any more coherent sentences, and then I took the week off from anything remotely intellectual--which was lovely. I'm back to my ponderings and I hope to be posting more regularly soon, but in the meantime, it seems a perfect day for a little perfume post....
Today is a day for L'Ombre dans L'Eau by Diptyque. The notes are blackcurrent leaf and Bulgarian roses, and it is described as the 'scent of a riverside garden'. I've never seen a riverside garden, but this scent is a bit rougher than I imagine that to be, with a hint of dark forests and crushed leaves jumbled together in an overgrown blackcurrent bramble, the sound of rushing water in the distance. I get distinctly 'humid' notes, and maybe even a bit of stone, such as one might find in a mountain river, but mostly covered by a biting leafy green and touch of sweet rose. In some ways it reminds of me the magical Voleur des Roses by L'Artisan Parfumuer, a scent which smells like roses in the deep forest earth after a drenching rain. There is a bit of that here, but more green and less rose (and no patchouli). On a rainy day such as today, this fragrance blooms, bridging indoors and out with a fresh sharp edginess that is almost restless, while the distant roses promise the return of the sun.
For wonderful reviews of this fragrance see Now Smell This and Perfume Smellin' Things
Today is a day for L'Ombre dans L'Eau by Diptyque. The notes are blackcurrent leaf and Bulgarian roses, and it is described as the 'scent of a riverside garden'. I've never seen a riverside garden, but this scent is a bit rougher than I imagine that to be, with a hint of dark forests and crushed leaves jumbled together in an overgrown blackcurrent bramble, the sound of rushing water in the distance. I get distinctly 'humid' notes, and maybe even a bit of stone, such as one might find in a mountain river, but mostly covered by a biting leafy green and touch of sweet rose. In some ways it reminds of me the magical Voleur des Roses by L'Artisan Parfumuer, a scent which smells like roses in the deep forest earth after a drenching rain. There is a bit of that here, but more green and less rose (and no patchouli). On a rainy day such as today, this fragrance blooms, bridging indoors and out with a fresh sharp edginess that is almost restless, while the distant roses promise the return of the sun.
For wonderful reviews of this fragrance see Now Smell This and Perfume Smellin' Things
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Another Random Music Moment...
Ok ok one more and then I'll knock it off. But you have to love the Desi vibe, and plus, how often do you see Simon Cowell smile?
Britains Got Talent Michael Jackson Surprise - Watch more free videos
Britains Got Talent Michael Jackson Surprise - Watch more free videos
Summer Sun
And while we are spending the afternoon in Italy....here's last year's romantic summer hit. Ah, Italia....
But, how do you really feel?
Andrew Sullivan speaks for a lot us in saying that if Clinton drops out, he will know what to do....
I can't remember the last time I was so excited about politics in the US. Yesterday's primaries seem to have tipped the balance. It's too soon to say for sure, but could it be that it might really be over soon?
I can't remember the last time I was so excited about politics in the US. Yesterday's primaries seem to have tipped the balance. It's too soon to say for sure, but could it be that it might really be over soon?
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