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- 07/06/09
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Rachel Goes Home
Rachel Barkey, whose message titled "Death is Not Dying" became a bit of an internet phenomenon, went home to her Lord on July 2, 2009 at 37 years of age. If you have not yet heard "Death is Not Dying," this is a good time to do so.
Reviewing the Lincoln Bios
At the New Republic, Sean Wilentz has a lengthy essay in which he seeks to understand, based on all of the new biographies, who Lincoln was and was not. A long read, but an interesting one.
Heteronormativity
I learned a new word this morning and just had to share it: "heteronormativity." "Researchers at the University of Michigan have concluded that the love stories told in classic Disney and other G-rated children's films - such as the Little Mermaid - are partially to blame for the pervasiveness of what they label 'heteronormativity.'"
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Through the month of July, Monergism Books is offering free shipping on all orders over $25 (all orders, that is, shipping to American addresses). You can get details and the coupon code at the link.
Rachel Barkey, whose message titled "Death is Not Dying" became a bit of an internet phenomenon, went home to her Lord on July 2, 2009 at 37 years of age. If you have not yet heard "Death is Not Dying," this is a good time to do so.
Reviewing the Lincoln Bios
At the New Republic, Sean Wilentz has a lengthy essay in which he seeks to understand, based on all of the new biographies, who Lincoln was and was not. A long read, but an interesting one.
Heteronormativity
I learned a new word this morning and just had to share it: "heteronormativity." "Researchers at the University of Michigan have concluded that the love stories told in classic Disney and other G-rated children's films - such as the Little Mermaid - are partially to blame for the pervasiveness of what they label 'heteronormativity.'"
Deal of the Day (Month)
Through the month of July, Monergism Books is offering free shipping on all orders over $25 (all orders, that is, shipping to American addresses). You can get details and the coupon code at the link.
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Comments (8)
I am also a Canadian who reads and enjoys your blog - I was introduced to it recently. How do you take advantage of free shipping from Monergism - probably through having a U.S. address, but does this save much over having them ship to you directly? Thank you
Jennie,
To take advantage of this kind of offer, I generally have things shipped to my folks who live in Tennessee. Then I either have them drive them up or I pick them up next time I'm down there.
First Christian's don't like Disney films. Now non-Christians don't like Disney films!
Gotta love the Disney thing. I guess they didn't take into consideration the fact that Disney has historically/normally portrayed romance as heterosexual because heterosexual romance already is --and always has been-- the norm.
I, for one, am more concerned with the 'follow your heart' themes that pervade most children's films- including Disney films- more than these romantic themes.
That being said, I am grateful that up to this point Disney has not followed PBS in their effort to explicitly teach homosexuality through films- at least not kiddie ones. T
My heart hurts thinking of the loss the Barkeys are facing and, having gone through recent deep grief myself, I am so thankful that we can trust fully in God's unwavering promises to work all for the good of those who love him. A good reminder to pray for Rachel's family left here without her for now.
Thanks for the link to the article about the Disney study, Tim! I couldn't get through the whole thing. I find the entire pretense of the study so very upsetting. However, I've sent it along to some friends with stronger constitutions and much better brains than my own. I know they'll have great use for the information contained.
I find myself more and more convinced of late -- especially since the hoopla over Ms. California's statement about marriage between a man and a woman -- that it is so important for Christians to see clearly on the issue of God's beautifully designed intent for sex, marriage, and the complimentary differences between men and women. I could go on and on but won't. :)
Well, I wait with inappropriate amusement for Disney's first homo love story. Will they be pc enough to lose multi-millions on a total bomb? I wonder.
Thanks for sharing Rachel's story. Tonight I sent the website to a friend who is dying of cancer - and who doesn't know Christ. I'm praying that God do exactly what Rachel had faith He would do - that He would use her suffering to save someone.