Mailbag: Da Vinci Code, Parents, and American Idol
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Our Comments section has become quite popular, and I’m certainly glad of that. (You’re still welcome to email me at lblogger@ninetyandnine.com, too.) In response to some of the questions and comments that have come up this week, I thought I would take a moment to add some comments of my own.
About The Da Vinci Code
In a recent post I mentioned some Da Vinci Code drama. Kris asked “Have you read the Da Vinci Code?”
Lee Ann writes: The answer is yes. In fact, I included a full review in my January 2005 Between the Lines column. Kris, your take was dead-on. The book portrays a lot of historically inaccurate suppositions as fact, and it’s alarming to think how many people blindly substitute entertainment as education. We have to remember that we live in the MTV generation, and people will consume whatever is marketed best. So the fabrications of the book and movie will erode the already-waning respect many people have for organized religion. However, as you pointed out, the book (and film I would guess) present many opportunities for open dialogue about religion. We should really take time to dig into Church history and use it to show again the authenticity of the Apostolic doctrine in the face of this bad press, for lack of a better term.
About Ice Cream and Starving People
Liz and Stu pointed out that my exciting new duct tape invention could become obsolete if people would just eat half gallons of ice cream in one sitting. Liz even conjured up the phrase my father invoked when admonishing us kids to make a happy plate: “There’s starving kids in Ethiopia…”
To Liz and Stu: shhh, keep quiet! I’m trying to market this thing and retire in the next five years--all part of my Five Year Plan. Don’t spoil it!
About Parents who Work
I escaped your wrath and actually received your agreement on my recent post about working parents not taking advantage of their non-parent co-workers. To add a different twist to the issue, our very own Shirley McDonald pointed out that there are so many who do not have children who don't carry their work load.
Lee Ann writes: Good point! Dare I pick up the subject of “situational ethics: how do you cope with clocking in at the end of the day after spending your work time on non-work activities”? Now get back to work, everyone!
About American Idol… Again
Thanks to everyone who validated my reasoning on letting our (individual) lights shine. I certainly wasn’t seeking out your kind comments (but I won’t complain about them either). I hope what everyone takes from the whole issue is that we have a responsibility to be active and do our part in the Christian mission. I am convinced that everyone has a place of value in the kingdom. It’s just up to us to find it and excel in it. Burritos all around on me!
Our Comments section has become quite popular, and I’m certainly glad of that. (You’re still welcome to email me at lblogger@ninetyandnine.com, too.) In response to some of the questions and comments that have come up this week, I thought I would take a moment to add some comments of my own.
About The Da Vinci Code
In a recent post I mentioned some Da Vinci Code drama. Kris asked “Have you read the Da Vinci Code?”
Lee Ann writes: The answer is yes. In fact, I included a full review in my January 2005 Between the Lines column. Kris, your take was dead-on. The book portrays a lot of historically inaccurate suppositions as fact, and it’s alarming to think how many people blindly substitute entertainment as education. We have to remember that we live in the MTV generation, and people will consume whatever is marketed best. So the fabrications of the book and movie will erode the already-waning respect many people have for organized religion. However, as you pointed out, the book (and film I would guess) present many opportunities for open dialogue about religion. We should really take time to dig into Church history and use it to show again the authenticity of the Apostolic doctrine in the face of this bad press, for lack of a better term.
About Ice Cream and Starving People
Liz and Stu pointed out that my exciting new duct tape invention could become obsolete if people would just eat half gallons of ice cream in one sitting. Liz even conjured up the phrase my father invoked when admonishing us kids to make a happy plate: “There’s starving kids in Ethiopia…”
To Liz and Stu: shhh, keep quiet! I’m trying to market this thing and retire in the next five years--all part of my Five Year Plan. Don’t spoil it!
About Parents who Work
I escaped your wrath and actually received your agreement on my recent post about working parents not taking advantage of their non-parent co-workers. To add a different twist to the issue, our very own Shirley McDonald pointed out that there are so many who do not have children who don't carry their work load.
Lee Ann writes: Good point! Dare I pick up the subject of “situational ethics: how do you cope with clocking in at the end of the day after spending your work time on non-work activities”? Now get back to work, everyone!
About American Idol… Again
Thanks to everyone who validated my reasoning on letting our (individual) lights shine. I certainly wasn’t seeking out your kind comments (but I won’t complain about them either). I hope what everyone takes from the whole issue is that we have a responsibility to be active and do our part in the Christian mission. I am convinced that everyone has a place of value in the kingdom. It’s just up to us to find it and excel in it. Burritos all around on me!
posted by Lee Ann @ 1:55 PM
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