vol. 4, num. 23 :: 2005.12.16 — 2005.12.29
Sources of information have sure changed since the heavenly host sang on high. How can we be discerning about information and its sources?
An interview with artist Ben Keys about his series of paintings featuring TV Head.
On what happens when the kidnapping of Christian peace activists in Iraq meets the interpretation of a conservative radio pundit.
We take in hundreds of ads every day?what should be our response?
A look at how some of the folks connected to *cino choose news sources and discern information.
An account of maturing in discernment.
An overview of the good stuff increasingly distributed through new technologies.
How does the agricultural commentary of Jesus apply to our relationship with modern technology?
Kalle Lasn's Culture Jam, while plentiful in justifiable critique, lacks vision for proceeding against the problems of mass media. However, the need for vision is where Christians have a lot to offer.
What to do when sugary musak just doesn?t cut it.
The self-proclaimed ?culturejammer headquarters.? See what you think?
Information from the organization Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) on perceived problems with our news sources.
An article by Danny Duncan Collum on how faith and a newspaper transformed a Mississippi community.
The *cino online discernment curriculum is in the works. Visit this page to sign up for e-mail updates.
Travels in Tibet reveal some of the lessons that the practice of Buddhism can teach Christians.
Even in a country you know by heart
its hard to go the same way twice
the life of the going changes.
The chances change and make a new way.
Any tree or stone or bird
can be the bud of a new direction. The
natural correction is to make intent
of accident. To get back before dark
is the art of going.
Wendell Berry
“Traveling at Home” from Traveling at Home
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