Tim Challies posted a video today that is simply astonishing (see above). Filmmaker Geoff Mackley produced the film that shows a close-up view of a live volcano. Here’s his explanation of how he got the footage. AFTER A HAIR RAISING 400 METRE DESCENT MYSELF AND BRADLEY AMBROSE BECOME THE FIRST PEOPLE EVER TO GET THIS CLOSE, climbing down to within 30 metres of the lava it was so hot (1150 degrees) that without protection we could stand the heat for 6 seconds before retreating, with heat suit and BA I was able to stand it for 40 minutes.
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Michael Gerson Rebukes Libertarianism
Michael Gerson has a strong rebuke of “libertarian nonsense” in his column today for the Washington Post. He writes: A Republican ideology pitting the “makers” against the “takers” offers nothing. No sympathy for our fellow citizens. No insight into our social challenge. No hope of change. This approach involves a relentless reductionism. Human worth is reduced to economic production. Social problems are reduced to personal vices. Politics is reduced to class warfare on behalf of the upper class.
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Extended First Look at “Les Misérables”
A few months ago, I posted the first trailer to the upcoming movie-musical “Les Misérables.” It’s one of the most well-done trailers that I’ve ever seen. In just a couple of minutes, it captures all the pathos of Victor Hugo’s epic story. How were they able to do this? As the video above explains, the director recorded all the vocals live on set. They were not pre-recorded in a studio. This allowed the actors to act, even as they were singing their lines. If the trailer is any indication, this movie will be one that you won’t want to miss. (HT: Alex Medina)
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Compromising God’s Standards for Sexuality
Tim Challies suggests five ways in which Christians may compromise God’s standards for sexuality. He writes, It is not only unbelievers who compromise God’s standards for sexuality. We, as Christians, allow compromise to creep into our lives, and from there into our marriages, and from there into our churches. We, too, as compromisers. We, too, need the grace of God to resist the endless temptations to give up God’s good standards and to live by our own.
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Do gay rights conflict with Conservative Christian values?
Doug Wilson recently debated R. Clarke Cooper, Executive Director of Log Cabin Republicans. The event was sponsored by Collegiate Reformed Fellowship at the University of Idaho, and it addressed this question: “Do Gay Rights Conflict with Conservative Christian Values?” Wilson argues that they do, and Cooper argues that they don’t. At two and a half hours, this is a lengthy discussion. Watch it above, listen to it below, or download the audio here. [audio:http://www.foucachonmedia.com/music/debate-gay-rights-christian-values.mp3]
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Trailer for New Movie about Abe Lincoln
Here’s the trailer for Steven Spielberg’s new movie about Abraham Lincoln.
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Mormonism and the 2012 Presidential Election
Albert Mohler hosted a panel discussion in Southern Seminary’s chapel yesterday about “The Mormon Moment? Religious Conviction and the 2012 Election.” Panelists included Russell Moore, Mark Coppenger, and Greg Gilbert. It’s an interesting conversation. In short, the speakers agree that Mormonism is a serious heresy that is not in any way Christian—even though sociologically there is much to commend about the way Mormons live. Panelists also seemed to agree that a candidate is not disqualified from our vote simply because he is Mormon. There’s much more to this discussion, and you can watch it above.
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Pat Robertson Advises Wife-Beating?
In a recent broadcast of the “700 Club,” Robertson advises a viewer to become a Muslim so that he can beat his wife (see above). After a viewer writes-in asking advice on how to deal with a rebellious wife, Robertson responds: “Well, you could become a Muslim and you could beat her… This man’s got to stand up to her and he can’t let her get away with this stuff.”
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First Look at Spielberg’s “Lincoln” Movie
It’s just a teaser, but here it is. The first trailer will be released day on Thursday. (HT: Politico)
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I love this story
Here’s a story worth telling: “When Illinois third-grader Wyatt Erber learned he had won an extensive, summer-long scavenger hunt that came with a cool cash prize, he asked, ‘How much chemotherapy will this buy Cara?’ The toddler, who lives on his street, was diagnosed with cancer in May.” Read the rest here.