Borrow Me

From Sweden, we have the story of a library launching a “borrow a person” program:

This weekend, nine people, including a homosexual, an imam, a journalist, a Muslim woman and a gypsy, will be available at the Malmoe Library for members of the public to “borrow” for a 45 minute conversation in the library’s outdoor cafe.

“Maybe not all journalists are know-it-all and sensationalist, just unafraid and curious. Maybe not all animal rights activists are angry and intolerant, but intelligent and committed,” she said.

The nine “items” on loan were not hard to find, Ms Brohed said, but admitted they would be paid “a small sum” for their efforts.

No word on what late fees might apply. I actually don’t think this a bad idea in principle. We can all use a little more understanding. Its the practice of it.

From what I’m reading the people being chosen are stereotypical leftist icons. We’ve got animal rights activists, homosexuals, and minorities. Its basically an attempt to forward political correctness from what I’m reading.

You need a bit more diverse collection. They should be able to check out an Evangelical Christian, borrow a businesman, take a blogger. I mean I’d be open to be part of tthis if this were in Boise, particularly with the small fee part, but right now it just looks like a vehicle for political correctness rather than real understanding.

You Might Be a Terrorist

A school board which opens up with prayer was attacked by Joe Cook of the ACLU:

“They believe that they answer to a higher power, in my opinion. Which is the kind of thinking that you had with the people who flew the airplanes into the buildings in this country, and the people who did the kind of things in London.”

Oh no! Believing you answer to a higher power could cause you to blow up buildings? Who will save us from this scourge. This looks like a job for:

Now, seriously, merely believing that you’ll answer to ANY higher power now makes you just like the terrorists who were behind 9/11 and 7/7. Basically anyone who believes seriously in a major religion except for Confuscists and Taoists. If you see a Taoist walking down the street, you should be safe, but be wary of those Baptists (with Heaven and Hell) and Hindus (with Karma). I mean the sad thing is that whenever someone suggests that Muslims hold the same beliefs of people who blew up the buildings, they’d be called bigots. Because its bigotry to link Muslims to the attacks by Muslim terrorits, its tolerance to link Christians to the attacks conducted by Muslim terrorists.

Wish You Were Dead

From Lifesite, we’ve got a story of a failed attempt at self-euthanasia:

Kelly Taylor, a 28-year-old woman who is not terminally ill, has ended her attempt to starve herself to death after 19 days because of the pain of the effects of starvation.

Mrs. Taylor claimed that she had chosen self-starvation as the only method of suicide that would not leave her husband Richard liable for prosecution. Nevertheless, after 19 days, she said, “It has become too uncomfortable and I would not wish what I have been going through on my worst enemy.”

Apparently, she was misled by all of the Terri Schaivo nonsense about the
euphoria of starvation. Then again, that uncomfortable agonizing death is what Terri wanted according to Michael Schaivo and the American left.

Taylor suffers from a congenital heart condition known as Eisenmenger Syndrome which, despite being labeled so by news media, is not a terminal condition. It does, however, reduce her mobility and leaves her dependent upon oxygen. She said her reason for wanting to die was that, as a disabled person, she could no longer make a “contribution” to society.

Opponents of euthanasia have repeatedly pointed out that the utilitarian values which permeate modern society are likely to encourage sick and disabled persons to think of themselves as “useless” and “burdensome.”

At a press conference, Mrs. Taylor said, “I feel disappointed in myself. I really wanted to die and that seemed to be my only option. I regret that I have to stop what I am doing because I still want to die. But starvation, as it turns out, is very undignified.”

I feel sorry for this poor woman. This is what the secular society leaves the disabled with. She COULD do some things, with computers and technology, there’s a whole world of opportunities for those determined to live and to find meaning in life . There’s a link to a London Telegraph story on Lifesite and they talk about people sending her sympathy letters wishing the law to be changed so she can die.

“I wish you could end your worthless disabled life, and I’m sorry you’re being forced to continue this life. I hope you drop dead. Sincerest sympathies,” At the end of the day, that’s what the culture of death has for her and they think they’re being compassionate.

What a sad case, keep this lady in your prayers.

The Sell Out…

Fox News is reporting there’s a division among churches in England over whether to allow the DaVinci code to film in their church. Westminster Abbey’s said no, but Lincoln Cathedral has said yes.

Curiously, the dean of Lincoln Cathedral, the very Rev. Alec Knight described the DaVinci code as “farfetched and heretical,” but still allowed to film anyway. The big factor has to be the donation the Catholic got from the film’s producers, though Knight’s not saying how much they got (my bet is 30 pieces of silver.). He did however have a stated reason:

“It has clearly touched the public imagination, and the church needs to open up a debate about it rather than throw one’s hands up and walk away from it,”

This is total nonsense. First of all, they aren’t starting a debate, they’re merely providing a Dan Brown’s a set. That doesn’t start any debate, they’re merely helping Brown make the movie.

Rosslynn Chapel is another filming it and I found their comments interesting as well:

Director Stuart Beattie said the 15th-century chapel expected 100,000 visitors this year, almost triple the number of two years ago.

Beattie said the chapel’s trustees had agreed to allow filming over four days next month. “We didn’t have any dissenting voices,” he said.

“There’s nothing Rosslyn is concerned about,” he added. “Perhaps the church needs to grow a thicker skin.”

Ah, great so now heresy’s okay if it brings in the tourists! I find it so amazing that these people , men of training and ministry see no problem taking buildings that have been consecrated to honor and glorify Jesus and using them for the purpose of forwarding blasphemy.

Of course, the root of this may be the Anglican Church’s inability to keep heretics out of the ranks of the clergy. According to the Times of London, 20% of Anglican Clergy doubt the resurrection of Christ. Yet, they still preach, they’re still accepted ministers. So, of course, Dan Brown is no problem for them, because they’re very use to heretics, even in the pulpits of their churches.

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