The Logos and the Tao

Great Article! I like this train of thought and the concept of Christianity that flows from this way of looking at reality very much!

Malcolm Smith

Anyone want to give me some help with Malcolm Smith's theology?

http://www.zoechs.org/webinars/

I read a book from him years ago that was extremely encouraging. I'm listening to his March 30th webinar and finding it encouraging as well but also maybe not 100% mainstream. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone out there if you think that it's square with the Bible or not.

"Three Truths and a Dismissal" by Michael Berry

Just googled this title. There was a time in my late teens when I somehow found this poem online (it's only posted in one place and doesn't appear to be famous, so that's kind of surprising). I printed it out and taped it on my wall. I think that it disturbed my parents. Warning: There is a swearword in it. I am posting this more out of nostalgia than to make any sort of a point.
Although, I think that dismissal mixed with self depreciation is a fascinating human emotion (I want to say great or marvelous but I hesitate)... It's practically a staple for great stories, but I wouldn't want to live there.
I present to you, dear reader, "Three Truths and a Dismissal" by Michael Berry

http://users.rcn.com/cntrfld/centerfold/3truths.html

Another video by the fall.

I bought this album back in the 90's and have always considered it pure genius. I mean, I'm no expert on music, but this is quite great.


"Propositions are integrated within
[Jammed] up to electric dog status
We pat you on the back
Your ears prick up
We call you Hitler
And then kick you around like homogenized milk"
He reads books; of the list book club
And after two months--his stance a familiar hunch
It's that same slouch - you had the last time he came around
His oppression abounds, his type is doing the rounds
He is a scum-egg; a horrid trendy wretch
C.R.E.E.P. CR E.E.P.
BLACK saucers at the back of your neck
Interruptions, from the side when you talk
in the presence, of this ugly gawk,
is offending, make sure you're not absorbed
(With hideous luck - he'll absorb all your talk)
CR E.E.P. C.R.E.E.P. (3 times)
FROM the bright sun, he came one fine morn
"Populist" - as well in his class at least
But then came REAL AGE, and for that we all must pay
(and for that we all do pay)
c.r.e.EP. C.R.E.E.P.
C.R. EEP C.R.E.E.P
CR E.E.P. - cr E.E.P. CR E.E.P. - CR E.EP (2 times)
And he wants world peace! (and for that we all must pay)
He likes ABC! (C.R.EE.P.)
C.R.EE.P. CR.E.E.P. (2 times)
CREEP!