January 2016 - Sam Harrelson

Why does South Carolina remain one of 4 states without equal-pay laws?

January 31, 2016 January 31, 2016

Disgusting that we need to have such protections. Even more disgusting that our white, male, heterosexual lawmakers refuse to believe this is worth their approval at the behest of the fears of leadership and / or disappointing their chamber of commerce donors… “Seven years after President Barack Obama signed legislation that makes it easier for …

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Change and the Real World

January 31, 2016 January 31, 2016

More churches, small businesses, and barely surviving companies need to heed this advice… “Those who want things always to stay the same are not living in the real world,” Ms. Wintour said in a recent interview at her office overlooking the Hudson River at Condé Nast’s new headquarters, One World Trade Center. “It’s like perfection. …

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“Dura Europos Fanboy”

January 31, 2016 January 31, 2016

Merianna just called me a “Dura Europos Fanboy” as she walked past me reading an article in this morning’s NY Times by Prof. Michael Peppard about Dura Europos while drinking coffee from my Dura Europos mug.

“Heroes”

January 30, 2016 January 30, 2016

“‘Mic number one was a valve U47, and with the other two on gates I made sure that number two, an 87 placed about 15 feet away from him, would go on at a certain level, while the third mic, another 87 that was all the way at the other end of the room, didn’t …

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This Isn’t What Jesus Had In Mind, Guys

January 30, 2016 January 30, 2016

“Chelsea and her husband Clint, who asked that I use only their first names, belong to a small subculture of religious couples who practice “Christian Domestic Discipline,” a lifestyle that calls for a wife to be completely submissive to her husband. Referred to as CDD by its followers, the practice often includes spanking and other …

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Don’t Buy Into the Myth of Human Progress

January 29, 2016 January 29, 2016

Integral calculus, like theology, are areas we imagine we have forward progress as humans… not always the case. “What is perhaps more surprising is the sophistication with which they tracked the planet, judging from inscriptions on a small clay tablet dating to between 350 B.C. and 50 B.C. The tablet, a couple of inches wide …

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Episode 28: Thinking Religion 65: Gotta Have Faith – Thinking.FM

January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016

This week, Thomas and Sam discuss the live streaming of life and debates, the Trump Red Zone™, Presidential endorsements by leading religious figures, the myth of evangelicalism, and performativity in public religion. The Loss of Solitary Exploration | Sam Harrelson New Ways to Stay Informed About Presidential Politics | Google Christian First, American Second: On Prioritizing …

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YouTube Donation Cards for Nonprofits

January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016

We recently began rolling out donation cards to US creators, which let your subscribers and viewers donate directly from your videos. Just add a donation card, pick a nonprofit, and start doing good. You can choose any United States, IRS-validated 501(c)3 public nonprofit organization and they receive 100% of the money donated. We’re excited to …

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“Art is not like science, it’s not like mathematics…”

January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016

“Art is not like science, it’s not like mathematics… it doesn’t improve. The work that was done in 2000 B.C. is as relevant as art today. And that’s the fascinating thing about art. That’s a conundrum. There is no new invention…This work is valid.” Early Bronze Age (Iran or Mesopotamia). Head of a ruler, ca. …

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Peak iPhone

January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016

From earlier today before Apple’s Q1 Earnings call: “When CEO Tim Cook reports Tuesday on Apple’s sales for the last three months of 2015, investors will be watching closely for any hints about how Apple’s signature smartphone is faring in the current quarter. Sales usually fall somewhat after the holiday shopping season. But analysts say …

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The Loss of Solitary Exploration

January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016

“This experimental feature helps voters make more informed choices, and levels the playing field for candidates to share ideas and positions on issues they may not have had a chance to address during the debate. By publishing long-form text, photos and videos throughout the debate, campaigns can now give extended responses, answer questions they didn’t …

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Ad Agency Swears Off Crafting Ads That Objectify Women

January 25, 2016 January 25, 2016

“I want my life to have a purpose,” said Ms. Badger, who is co-founder and chief creative officer of Badger & Winters. Her agency, which works with advertisers such as Avon, Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg and Nordstrom, is pledging that it will not create ads that uses women as props or objectifies them. It …

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Episode 27: Thinking Out Loud 97: Say What You Need to Say – Thinking.FM

January 25, 2016 January 25, 2016

Elisabeth and Merianna talk about the use of said in a manuscript and how it can’t be overused. They talk about other bad writing advice that writers take to heart and winter weather and good books. Show Notes: Are You Overusing Said? Debunking Writing Myths These Words Stop Using Said Bookisms Tom Swifties fail better …

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Apple’s iOS Home Screen Problem

January 25, 2016 January 25, 2016

I flip back-and-forth between iOS and Android, mostly iPhone 6s Plus and a Nexus device, all the time and enjoy both operating systems (though I do enjoy Android more to be honest… much to the chagrin of my family and friends who all use iMessage on iOS and therefore I’m a “green bubble” when on …

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More on bad church marketing due to weather

January 23, 2016 January 23, 2016

Friend in Christian ministry who read my earlier post today replied via text: So, what you’re saying is that churches should treat their members like adults who can decide if they can / cannot make it to services or events because of weather or some other circumstances? I agree. I like that summation (asked if …

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“Our Church Will Be Closed Tomorrow” and Bad Church Marketing

January 23, 2016 January 23, 2016

Let me be clear. I want to say something really dear to my own beliefs. I truly value the church. Convincing, aren’t I? The church is valuable to me and my own christology and theology. But that sentence is loaded with performatives. Performativity and performative utterances are ubiquitous in our society from political debates …

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Episode 26: Thinking Religion 64: Two Corinthians Walk Into a Bar… – Thinking.FM

January 22, 2016 January 22, 2016

This week, Thomas and Sam discuss their favorite bags to carry their everyday items, what’s wrong with college admissions, Two Corinthians, Climate Change, Dura Europos, and the intentions of heavily armed angry white men. Show Notes: ThisIsGround Mod Tablet 2 Sam’s Maxpedition Case Harvard calls for admissions revolution | Boston.com “This is what being outraised looks …

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