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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Opus 2025-037: MADD, Media Attention Desire Disorder

I was watching a YouTube conversation between Chris Williamson and Konstantin Kisin.  There were intersting insights into what is going on in the UK but nothing shocking.  During the discussion they touched on the main goal of media, both social and legacy.  I thought this was an interesting summation:

“Do whatever it takes to get you the most attention.”
Truth, facts, informing, all take a back seat to making a splash.  I think that is true of what we consider news and even the weather.  As I have been picking up coverage of the fires in Southern California I get the same coverage.  In talking to people who live close to the fire I get both how the destruction does not seem to get the coverage it should and the panic is overdone.  One guy on our Zoom call is living within the no-go zone.  He has no electricity and there is dust everywhere.  Other than that he is getting along.  They are not forcing him to leave but if he tries to go out for supplies they will not let him back in.

These are good lessons for being prepared for various levels of emergency.

homo unius libri

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