By: Dawnel Volzke on November 20, 2015
I’ve grown up in churches for most of my life, and ethics isn’t a subject that has been widely discussed or taught. Instead, I’ve more frequently observed church leaders talk about being holy, living a pure life, and abiding by Biblical principles. Many denominations have developed church disciplines in efforts to articulate their beliefs on…
By: Travis Biglow on November 19, 2015
November 19, 15 Rebooting the Matrix of Christian Ethics I really enjoyed reading some of the philosophical ideas of Aristotle and Plato. It is incredible how they were so enlightened and were able to have insight into society and life. I think it’s a great time for Christian ethics to be rebooted and…
By: Mary Pandiani on November 18, 2015
The classic story, Les Miserables, strikes at the human heart as Fantine, a destitute young woman, must choose between a morally upright life or supporting her daughter, Cosette, and becoming a prostitute. How could a mother choose otherwise? Earlier, this theme of difficult choices begins the story as former convict, Jean Valjean is given a…
By: Phillip Struckmeyer on November 17, 2015
“Christian ethics ultimately probes our deepest sensibilities as humans an how we, as followers of Christ, go about seeking “the good” for others as well as for ourselves.”[1] I was recently in a room of about thirty Wesleyan pastors. The attendance was that of our leading practitioners in the practices of faith-based justice and compassion…
By: Nick Martineau on November 16, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. The Matrix of Christian Ethics by Patrick Nullens and Ronald Michener tackle a very difficult topic and do a good job of simplifying it for all to understand. For many, ethics are black and white. Do this, don’t do that, and all the while the actual relationship/people piece gets taken…
By: Dave Young on November 16, 2015
I know I’m not alone in my feelings of frustration, anger, and ultimately exhaustion sparked by terrorist killing of innocent people such as we saw this past weekend in Paris and Beirut. “What can I do?” is a question that sparks frustration and helplessness, while anger at the senseless loss of life is overwhelming. We…
By: Garfield Harvey on November 13, 2015
Why You Asking All These Questions? Finding the book Social History of the Media by Burke and Briggs on kindle was impossible so if you are reading this it means you have evolved in the technological era. What sacrifice did you make to be online because I did not print this blog? Are you reading…
By: Kevin Norwood on November 12, 2015
Asa Briggs and Peter Burke in their book A Social History of The Media from Gutenberg to the Internet, look at the progression of life through the lens of change. Change is not always any easy thing to grasp and at times it can be viewed as positive and negative at the same time. Their…
By: Phil Goldsberry on November 12, 2015
Introduction The phrase “lipstick on a pig” has always fascinated me. The “thought” that someone would even attempt to perform such a feat is astounding and humorous. The “reflection” of the lack of stewardship with perfectly good makeup is disgusting. The “process” to even bring the two together, pig and lipstick, is a task that…
By: Pablo Morales on November 12, 2015
INTRODUCTION I am forgetful. That is no news to those who know me. Yet, there are some events that I clearly remember. I remember the first day we bought a BETA player. We could watch movies at home! (Yes—we had to eventually replace it with a VHS player). I remember the first day we installed…
By: Marc Andresen on November 12, 2015
“…like you were walking into the middle of a conversation?” This is what it feels like to open a book, only to discover that the first page inside the cover has a “29″ in the upper right corner. Who absconded with everything up through page 28? Yes, those pages are not extant in my copy…
By: Jason Kennedy on November 12, 2015
Introduction: A Social History of the Media: From Gutenberg to the Internet is a highly researched book that views how media has shaped and impacted the world in which we live. From Gutenberg’s press in the 1400s to the crazed social media era we live in today, Asa Briggs and Peter Burke explain how media has…
By: Colleen Batchelder on November 12, 2015
Briggs and Burke seek to bring us into the historical complexities of dialogue and challenge us to communicate effectively. “This book argues that, whatever the starting-point, it is necessary for people working in communication and cultural studies – a still growing number – to take history seriously, as well as for historians – whatever their…
By: Aaron Peterson on November 12, 2015
Media and technology are everywhere. As I sit here in Huntington Imaging Center waiting to get X-rays a man walks in and comments, “Everyone is on a device.” I stop writing, look around and see the 15 other patients in the room all staring at a screen; most phones, but two working on laptops. Me?…
By: Claire Appiah on November 11, 2015
The Power of the Media A Social History of the Media: From Gutenberg to the Internet by Asa Briggs and Peter Burke Introduction In this book Asa Briggs and Peter Burke provide an extensive and comprehensive exploration of the social history of the media. They examine the divergent forms communication has taken from oral history…
By: Aaron Cole on November 11, 2015
Introduction: A Social History of The Media by Asa Briggs and Peter Burke is a fairly comprehensive overview and insight in to the world of media from “Gutenberg to the Internet.” It walks through the historical artifacts, timelines, key persons, advancements, and setbacks from the mid fourteen hundred’s to the twenty-first century. Although, “It was…
By: Rose Anding on November 11, 2015
Introduction The topic of social and print media and their emergence and impact on the social relationships among people is still a surprise to many. Communication is the most important activity in human life; because at home, we communicate with our parents and siblings to get many things done. Interestingly, I am communicating to…
By: Garfield Harvey on November 6, 2015
In Theory When I teach piano lessons, I often tell my students that one of the most important things before ever playing a note is to know what you are supposed to play. We generally call this music theory because it allows us to play what we know and explain what we hear. The reality…
By: Dawnel Volzke on November 6, 2015
David Morgan, author of The Sacred Gaze[1], explores the religious perceptions of people and cultures though various art forms. The title of Morgan’s book captured my attention. Immediately, my thoughts went to a trip that I took a couple of years ago to Italy and the Vatican. Worship in the Italian culture is vastly different…
By: Kevin Norwood on November 5, 2015
When I first received book in the mail I devoured the introduction and found it incredibly refreshing that this intellectual duo really took time to establish what they were going to do in this volume. What an introduction to draw me into the subject matter from the most basic question of does leadership matter…
