Bono’s Radical Centrist Sermon
Posted: February 21, 2006 Filed under: News Comments Off on Bono’s Radical Centrist SermonWhile Bono does not appear to self-identify with any sort of radical centrism, his combination of spiritual passion and data-driven pragmatism certainly makes him a kindred soul. In particular, his remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast were an impressive balance of:
* self-deprecating humor
* hard, cold facts
* appeal to both spiritual values and enlightened self-interest
* generous affirmation of past achievements
* bold challenge to meet higher standards
It is rare for to see either a political or religious speech that dares to tackle these sort of big issues, much less one that does both so well. A genuine inspiration.
Islam, rioting, and Danish cartoons
Posted: February 8, 2006 Filed under: Centroids Comments Off on Islam, rioting, and Danish cartoonsLike much of the blogosphere, we’ve been having a spirited discussion of the significance of the rioting, sweeping the Middle East in response to some provocative cartoons in European newspapers, and what should/could be done about it. Here’s a few of the threads:
* Media and hypocrisy
Let us know what you think.
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