World’s First Feminist Work?

Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry explores the New Testament:

The Gospels often show how, in the context of a patriarchal society, women played a very important role in the early Church. It is Mary who initiates Jesus’ miracle, and when she brings it up he dismisses her, calling her “woman”. Throughout the Gospels, whenever the men dismiss the women, it is later found out that the women were, in fact, right. After Jesus is resurrected, it is women who first find the empty tomb and, when they report this to the Apostles, they are first dismissed. In a matter of days, the Apostles, the leaders of the Church, have forgotten Jesus’ words about rebuilding the Temple, but the women remember, and accept the revelation. And it is the women, of course, who are right.

Jesus’ public life thus begins and ends with women who, better than the men, understand His Revelation. Furthermore, at Cana, Mary does more than just suggest and initiate: she takes charge, asking for the servants to bring him the jars of water. In the Church, women are not bystanders, they are very much leaders

Death of a Nation (Russia)

Amazing stuff here. Must see for all you teachers. . .

Obama says F*ck It!

Sometimes you need humor to get the point across. Pass it around.

Jackson 5 - Can You Feel It (Live 2001)

This video hits me hard. This is their last show together. And it's easy for us to get caught up in the "weirdness" of Michael and some of his brothers. But at the 1:49 - 1:51 mark there is a man, a black man, who is feeling it! And I just can't help but to relate to those emotions. I feel excited for that guy. But I also feel sad. Michael meant the world to people. And to discard that would be a shame. . .

Broken Bells - The High Road

One of the best songs I've heard in a long time! Good stuff here. . .

A Question Of Nerve

FROM ANDREW SULLIVAN:

"The one thing the Cheneyites and Rovians have is nerve. They assert everything with utter certainty and confidence even though their record is appalling. Conservatives and liberals of doubt don't think or act that way. We are aware that we can be wrong; we try and analyze our own mistakes; we try to give a fair hearing to the other side.

This can lead to an assumption that we are wusses. Or weak. But of course the opposite is true. It is the strong who can entertain doubt and the weak who cannot. Cheney is not a strong man; he is a bully hiding his own rank moral and political and national security failure.

The whole point of the Obama candidacy - why he matters - is that he is a liberal of doubt. But he also showed in the campaign that this was a strength. And when he needed to, he revealed a ruthlessness and radicalism and won.

And that is why this moment is so vital.

He must not just rally the House Dems, he must rally the country. He must bring us back in. And we must back him up. This is not just about a centrist comprehensive health reform bill. It is about defeating an entire brand of cowardly, cynical, spin cycle bullshit that has brought this country down and promoting an adult and reasonable discourse that grapples with our problems."

Democrats Need Balls

Previewing Obama's State of the Union Address

I'M BACK! I WILL BLOG EVERYDAY! IT'S TIME TO SUPPORT THAT SKINNY BLACK MAN WE HELPED WIN THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES. STAY UPDATED!

Eddie Vedder w/ The Frogs - I Only Play For Money

Early Christmas for me here folks. This is amazing if you're a Pearl Jam fan.

Eddie Vedder w/ The Frogs - Jeremy / The Longing Goes Away

This is newly discovered footage of Eddie back in 1994 flying in and singing a beautiful song, "The Longing Goes Away." Definitely worth your time!

Foo Fighters - Wheels

It's been awhile since I've been this excited about a "new" Foo Fighter song. I just love this damn song! One of their best! Enjoy

"When the wheels come down!!!!!"

Pete Droge - Sooner Than Later

I've been waiting for some Pete Droge youtube videos for awhile. One of the most underrated singer/songwriter of our generation. Incredible stuff here folks. . .

The Avett Brothers - Laundry Room (live)

Damn. This will blow you away!

The Avett Brothers - I and Love and You

This song is hitting me hard. With each Avett Brother song there's a hard cry coming from someone in the South. Weird stuff. . . But this song is definitely good stuff. . .

Marijuana And Autism

Interesting. . .

 

FOX NEWS and THE WHITE HOUSE

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Tom Petty - Learning to Fly (2006)

Watch the whole video. Gave me chills. . .

Pearl Jam Openers in Philly!

THIS IS NUTS!!!!

Philadelphia Spectrum Openers Announced
by: John Reynolds
September 16, 2009
Philadelphia Rock FM station WMMR is showing the opening bands for Pearl Jam’s four concerts to close the Spectrum

◦Tuesday Oct 27 – Social Distortion
◦Wednesday Oct 28 – Social Distortion
◦Friday Oct 30 – Bad Religion
◦Saturday Oct 31 – Bad Religion

Pearl Jam - Black (Pistoia '06)

2 more weeks. . .

Pearl Jam - The Fixer (live slideshow of London show)

OK, I'm officially excited about the tour!

Pearl Jam - Supersonic (new song)

OK, I'm officially not worried about the new album. Sounds awesome!!!!

John Lennon - Cathy's Clown (home recording)

Priceless. . .

The Beatles - I Lost My Little Girl (Get Back sessions)

Wow! Wow! Wow! First song Paul wrote.

Pinback - Fortress

All Johnny Q. Great song! Cool video.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson - Death By Giant Meteor

Holy sh*t!