Volume 2 Issue 38

Interviewer Peggy Noonan said to Mel Gibson, “Give me the headline you want to see on the biggest paper in America the day after ‘The Passion’ opens. Replied Gibson, “War ends.” God grant that such may be the fruit of his labors.
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Gibson’s film is unquestionably a cultural phenomenon stirring its own form of passionate controversy. I have attempted to provide a cross-section of opinions and critiques from a variety of sources on the Bulletin Board. Certainly any thoughts you may be inclined to contribute will enrich the exchange of ideas related to the new life that has been given to the ancient story. For continuing “coverage” I recommend: www.sojo.net This is the Sojourners website, and you’ll probably want to bookmark it so that you can continue to return to it.
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The Lenten journey to the Cross began this past Ash Wednesday. It will be interesting to see how the country’s new found obsession with the crucifixion will or won’t influence this year’s celebration of Easter. Again I commend Mel Gibson for stimulating a more genuine interest in the true meaning of this season than I have seen in my lifetime. My hope is that GiC can fulfill its mission as a forum for theological questioning and reflection as we have the opportunity to discover together the resurrected Christ in our midst.
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Birthday greetings to the Rev. Charles Cooper. Even though he was born before I was, if my calculations are correct Chuck reaches the ripe old age of fourteen today. What some people won’t do to stay young!
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Until next week…….Shalom!