I have begun a fairly serious research into the subject of fascism. I am currently reading two books from my public library and have already completed one. I have one more to go. The study is proving to be quite fascinating. It is also, I believe, an important one for these times. Although the far right has suffered some electoral defeats recently, there are movements in operation which are quite frightening and must be watched.
One such movement I have only just become aware of is called BattleCry. This group uses spectacle, including music. You can read about this youth movement at the URL below. The article begins this way: If you’ve been waiting to get alarmed until the Christian fascist movement started filling stadiums with young people and hyping them up to do battle in “God’s army,” wait no longer. In reading about these events and the heavily militaristic content of the songs performed, everyone of sane mind should be alarmed. And the various attorneys general of these states should, likewise, be watchful.
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20060511_battle_cry_theocracy/
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
The Rolling Days of Spring
The days of early spring have rolled into the days of late spring as warm weather brings the promise of up-lifted spirits, charming out-door events, and vacations.
As these days have gone by, my spirits, too have lifted. The gloom of winter has not completely been dispelled. But the warmer weather has brought new opportunities and new work which have rather stunted my ability to post to this web log.
However, I have been in thought and conversations about the issues pertinent here. Soon, I will have more to say about the subject.
For the time being I continue my career as a guest teacher and church musician. The challenges and triumphs of those two jobs keep my mind occupied. What I experience in these related careers may well be the subject of a future post.
So, for the time being, I ask for your patience as this web log develops. In the meantime, be well, dear reader.
As these days have gone by, my spirits, too have lifted. The gloom of winter has not completely been dispelled. But the warmer weather has brought new opportunities and new work which have rather stunted my ability to post to this web log.
However, I have been in thought and conversations about the issues pertinent here. Soon, I will have more to say about the subject.
For the time being I continue my career as a guest teacher and church musician. The challenges and triumphs of those two jobs keep my mind occupied. What I experience in these related careers may well be the subject of a future post.
So, for the time being, I ask for your patience as this web log develops. In the meantime, be well, dear reader.
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