Philocrites“The true historical framing of Gibson’s script is neither early first-century Judea (where Jesus of Nazareth died) nor the late first-century Mediterranean diaspora (where the evangelists composed their Gospels). It is post-medieval Roman Catholic Europe.”
“At the end of the day, it breaks down to different ways of being American.”
Everything that needs saying about the President’s lie is being said at Talking Points Memo.
“The Mother Jones reader is a … bushy-browed professional bike messenger and peace activist.”
Reflecting on the holiday celebrating the Mormon arrival in Utah.
Plus: How Mel Gibson and the Jesus Seminar both miss the point, and how John Winthrop was a moderate.
Scenes from a wedding day.
“You can’t make as much money off of blogging.”
Suing over a funeral homily.
Tyranny or chaos: tough choice!