Many Americans are bilingual. They speak a secular language of sports talk, celebrity gossip and current events. But mention religion and some become armchair preachers who pepper their conversations with popular Christian words and trendy theological phrases. Here is the full CNN article.
Current Events
Steve Jobs speaks about life and death at Stanford University
Although I disagree with his conclusions, Steve Jobs understands some profound truths about life and death. I thought this piece offers the best advice that an atheistic worldview can provide. He ends with the words — “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” Very interesting, but utterly satisfying in the end. This is a prepared text of the […]
Asians seek surgery to look 'Western'
CNN‘s Kyung Lah reports on the phenomenon of Asians flocking to Seoul for plastic surgery to look more “Western.” The video reports that a more westernized face will allow Asians to compete in a globalized world. What do you think? http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=world/2011/05/23/lah.skorea.plastic.surgery.cnn
Apple triggers 'religious' reaction in fans' brains, report says
By Mark Milian, CNN Next time Grandma asks why you’re going to the mall on Sunday morning instead of church, tell her you’re going to Apple Chapel. For Apple fans, the brand triggers a reaction in the brain that’s not unlike that of religious devotees, according to a BBC documentary series that cites neurological research. […]
Eugene Cho, on the death of Osama bin Laden
Eugene Cho is a pastor of Quest Church in Seattle and founder of One Day’s Wages, a non-profit fighting world hunger. Here is what he had to say — Like all of you, I was stunned some days ago as I started soaking in the breaking news of Osama bin Laden’s capture and death via […]
Is it morally right to celebrate Bin Laden's death?
Written by John Blake, CNN (CNN) – Festive crowds gathered to cheer his assassination. One newspaper headline eulogy read, “Rot in Hell.” Televised chants echoed: “U.S.A.! U.S.A!” Americans spilled into the streets for spontaneous celebrations after news spread that Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks, had been assassinated. Yet […]