Philosophy
I have blogged about the porn pastors before. They are a couple of young evangelical ministers whose mission is to help, not condemn, those negatively affected by porn, from ordinary people whose relationships and reputations have been destroyed to porn stars who may want a way out of the industry (for whatever reason).
One could perhaps make the case that these two quixotic heroes are deluded, not only because they believe in invisible beings (or hear things in the shower) or because they are fighting a battle against an industry that feeds on people's unquenchable desires, but because our collective social response to porn is not an expression of moral enlightenment but a projection of our puritanical and repressive sexual attitudes.
Still, though they might misunderstand the problem and confuse the symptom for the disease, one thing is clear: their hearts are in the right place and they are trying to help.
Anyway, this hilarious documentary tells their story.
Oh, and you will also listen to the most hilarious etymology of the words 'testament' and 'testify' you have ever heard. And before you go thinking 'that is ridiculous,' check with your local philologist. She's not that far from the truth... :)
Extra points to whoever can name the chick that grabs the bunny's butt :)
And before you go judging, just remember:
I just love this quote:
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Philosophy
Missionary Positions - The Porn Pastors
I have blogged about the porn pastors before. They are a couple of young evangelical ministers whose mission is to help, not condemn, those negatively affected by porn, from ordinary people whose relationships and reputations have been destroyed to porn stars who may want a way out of the industry (for whatever reason).One could perhaps make the case that these two quixotic heroes are deluded, not only because they believe in invisible beings (or hear things in the shower) or because they are fighting a battle against an industry that feeds on people's unquenchable desires, but because our collective social response to porn is not an expression of moral enlightenment but a projection of our puritanical and repressive sexual attitudes.
Still, though they might misunderstand the problem and confuse the symptom for the disease, one thing is clear: their hearts are in the right place and they are trying to help.
Anyway, this hilarious documentary tells their story.
Oh, and you will also listen to the most hilarious etymology of the words 'testament' and 'testify' you have ever heard. And before you go thinking 'that is ridiculous,' check with your local philologist. She's not that far from the truth... :)
Extra points to whoever can name the chick that grabs the bunny's butt :)
And before you go judging, just remember:
I just love this quote:
People have said 'Does it bother you that he goes to the porn shows? Are you scared that he goes?' I'm not stupid. I'm not going to let my husband go to Las Vegas with Mike to a porn show. Who do you think is in the bunny suit?Gotta love those expressions of love, trust and faith :)
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- I Weep For The Onion
How does one write satire when this is reality? (hat tip to Chet at Shakesville for the story and YKW for the image link)U.S. Congressional candidate Tony Zirkle is facing criticism from one of his primary opponents, and a host of people on the Internet,...
- Porn Stars And Beauty Queens
Any lovers of irony or fans of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 out there? If so, I have a story for you... So it turns out that Melissa King, a girl who did some porn to be able to make the money necessary to enter a beauty pageant, ended up losing her Miss...
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You'd think that if you build a giant statue celebrating the son of God, God would be pleased, right? Well, it seems last night the statue was struck by a bolt of lightning, confirming my suspicion that Zeus is still reigning supreme and kicking...
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