I had a chance to read some of the blog comments discussing the Manhattan Declaration exclusion. I was quite frustrated at some of the invalid accusations, illogical arguments, and how many often spoke out of emotion rather than fact. But I was also quite delighted to find commentors who used sound logic to refute some of the critical bashing directed towards Christians and those in defense of the Manhattan Declaration. Not all of these are done with tact and could be written better, but it does give us a sense of confidence that sound logic is always more persuasive and compelling…

Near the end of last year, Apple pulled an app called the Manhattan Declaration from the iTunes store after 7,000 signature was gathered saying the content was anti-gay and hate-mongering. The Manhattan Declaration is a 4000+ word statement of beliefs signed by 400,000+ people calling people to a Christian conscience.

Some debate ensued whether corporations should be allowed to deny such apps and whether or not the Manhattan Declaration was legitimate freedom of expression or whether it was hate.

Read about it here and give us your thoughts!

Facebook vs the Bible?

“I couldn’t help but wonder what he was thinking as he pulled out his iPhone and took advantage of a new Facebook application — right in the middle of the sermon.

It was then that I realized the narcissistic machine that is Facebook.”

How would my life look if I poured myself into the pages of my Bible instead of pouring myself into the pages of Facebook?

Dates: Jan 30, 2010
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Place: 2000 North Loop Rd, Alameda, CA, 94502 (Get Directions | BART)
Cost: Free!

Happy New Year! We will be kicking off our first InterHigh of 2010 with a jam-packed schedule so you don’t want to miss out!
Session #1: Mind over Media
We’re going to take a look at media’s powerful ability to influence us. Each year, we spend hundreds of dollars per person on media, looking for entertainment or to pass time. However, sometimes we’re getting a lot more than we bargained for. Given that much of today’s media …

Dear Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Hope this letter finds you well, though from the looks of the box-office sales, you seem to be doing just fine! Now, I don’t know how you’re going to take everything I have to say…