Faithfully Subversive May 29, 2008

Year 3, Episode 22

"How can we rule out that life may have developed elsewhere? Just as we consider earthly creatures as 'a brother' and 'sister,' why should we not talk about an 'extraterrestrial brother'? It would still be part of creation." ~ The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit director of the Vatican Observatory, assuring Catholics that it's ok to believe in aliens  

News & Discussion Topics:

• Vatican astronomer says it's OK to think aliens exist (more info)
  
• Jesus statue made of cocaine (more info)
  
• Pilot's prayers answered by Jesus sign (more info)
• Big Dwight seminary send-off... We love ya man! You're going to rock Rev. (more info)
  

Music:

• These Are Days - 10,000 Maniacs 
  
• Postmodern Seminary Vocabulary - Matthew Black 
  
• Galileo - Indigo Girls
• Hello Goodbye - The Beatles

 

Faithfully Subversive May 22, 2008

Year 3, Episode 21

"I welcome the ruling of the California Supreme Court affirming the fundamental right of all people to marry and establish a family. All children of God should be afforded the same rights under the law, and this decision recognizes that all Californians, regardless of sexual orientation, have equal access to one of our fundamental institutions. This decision gives our church another opportunity to partner with our state to ensure that all families have the support they need to build relationships that strengthen our communities, state and country." - Episcopal Bishop Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus of the diocese of California


News & Discussion Topics:

• Rabbis Call to Boycott Olympics (more info)
  
• U.S. Jews Create New Lobby to Temper Israel Policy (more info)
  
• California Gay Marriage Ruling & Church Reactions (more info)
  

Music:

• Peace in the Neighbourhood - Paul McCartney
  
• It's All Right - Indigo Girls
  
• C'mon People - Paul McCartney

Faithfully Subversive May 15, 2008

Year 3, Episode 20

"The Evangelical soul is not for sale." ~The Evangelical Manifesto

News & Discussion Topics:

• Response to China and Myanmar (more info)
  
• Evangelical Manifesto (more info)
  

Music:

• Hammer and Nail - Indigo Girls
  
• Wake Up and Smell the Coffee - The Cranberries
• Hold on Tight to Your Dreams - ELO
  

Upcoming Local Event: Information

Faithfully Subversive May 8, 2008

Year 3, Episode 19

News & Discussion Topics:

• Pentecost (more info)
  
• Pluralism Sunday (more info)
  
• Mothers' Day (more info)
  

Music:

• Fire in the Church - Halcyon
  
• World on Fire - Sarah McLachlan
  
• Fired Up - Holly Near
  

Faithfully Subversive May 1, 2008

Year 3, Episode 18

News & Discussion Topics:

• May Day/International Workers Day (more info)
  
• National Day of Prayer Controversy (more info)
• Dress Up Jesus (more info)
• WDBX Membership Drive!! (more info)
  

Music:

• Preacher and the Slave - Anne Feeney
  
• Sweet Hour of Prayer - Iris Dement
• Over the Rainbow - The Wizard of Oz Soundtrack
  

Faithfully Subversive April 17, 2008

Year 3, Episode 16

"The Scriptures are still clear about the equality of all men and women. The Scriptures are still clear about loving all people equally. The Scriptures are still clear about fighting injustice and standing against the immoral and dehumanizing traditions of man. Why can't you apply THOSE Scriptures to us instead of the six verses you misuse over and over again to clobber and condemn GLBT people?" ~Mel White in an open letter to Jerry Falwell, 1999

News & Discussion Topics:

• Mel White at SIUC (more info)
  
• Billy Graham Museum (more info)
• Removal of Children from Polygamous Sect (more info)
  
• Mock Wedding and Same-Sex Marriage (more info)
  

Music:

• What's the Buzz - Jesus Christ Superstar: A Resurrection
  
• Six Flags Over Jesus - Jamie Anderson
  
• A Love This True - Jamie Anderson
  

Upcoming Local Events: All this week, GLBT Awareness events at SIUC, including "Homosexual Acts" demonstration, a transgender panel, and a kiss-in. More details here.

Faithfully Subversive April 10, 2008

Year 3, Episode 15

News & Discussion Topics:

• Interfaith Week 2008 (more info)

Music:

• Different People - No Doubt
  
• God Is In - Billy Jonas
• Come Thou Fount - Folklure
  

Upcoming Local Event: Local Christian, Jewish, and Muslim congregations will be hosting open services this weekend. All are invited to experience the worship traditions of the many religious groups in our community.

Faithfully Subversive April 3, 2008

Year 3, Episode 14

News & Discussion Topics:

• Interfaith Week 2008 (more info)
  
• Sainthood for John Paul? (more info)
  

Music:

• Hello Bonjour - Michael Franti
  
• Flood - Jars of Clay
  
• When the Saints -Sara Groves
  

Upcoming Local Event: Interfaith Week 2008 (April 6-12) Join your neighbors and discover the many religious traditions in our community! Check out the schedule at http://www.cdaleinterfaith.org/interweek.html.