RIP Ernie Harwell

On 05/05/2010, In Pop Culture, By Alex Loginow

“DETROIT — From the sandy shores of Lake Michigan to the rugged streets in Flint, they listened to Ernie Harwell tell the Detroit Tigers‘ tales for more than 40 years.” So begins ESPN’s announcement; Tuesday, May 4, 2010 long time Detroit Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell past away. Harwell was 92 years old when he lost his battle to cancer. Ernie called Tigers games for 42 years, and Governor Jennifer Granholm said in a tweet today that he was “the voice of summer in Michigan.” Here is Harwell’s statement from a special event held for him after his retirement, at Comerica Park.

“In my almost 92 years on this earth, the good lord has blessed me with a great journey,” Harwell said at a microphone behind home plate. “The blessed part of that journey is that it’s going to end here in the great state of Michigan.”

There will be a special viewing at Comerica Park starting Thursday at 7am, until the last person who wants to pay their respects does. Harwell will be missed by the great state of Michigan, and the sports community as well.

Full ESPN article

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Coming Out Country

On 05/03/2010, In Pop Culture, By Alex Loginow

I received some interesting news from my sister Holly, who is an avid country music enthusiast, this morning. Country music star Chely Wright, in an interview Monday,  May 3rd with People.com, has come out of the closet. Wright is a 39 year old singer-songwriter, who has won both an Academy of Country Music and a Country Music award. Wright is the first popular country music musician to announce their homosexuality, and she addresses this in the interview. Here is an excerpt from the post,

“There had never, ever been a country music artist who had acknowledged his or her homosexuality,” she tells PEOPLE. “I wasn’t going to be the first.”

With this announcement on the heels of the Jennifer Knapp story, many questions come to mind. While Rock & Roll and Pop music have been friendly with the gay community for sometime (Queen, David Bowie, George Michael etc.), both the Contemporary Christian and Country music scenes have sung a different tune. There has historically been more of a taboo towards homosexuality in these cultures. Something is changing with the candor of these two musicians. I don’t know if it is the music business, these genres in particular, or contemporary American culture. Either way, the closet door has been opened for musicians in these realms and it will be interesting to see who enters in, or “comes out.”

Full Post on PEOPLE.com

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Christianity & Homosexuality w/ Larry King

On 04/25/2010, In Evangelicalism, Pop Culture, By Alex Loginow

Last Friday, April 23, Jennifer Knapp was on Larry King Live to discuss her recent coming out. She was joined by Ted Haggard and Bob Botsford, Pastor at Horizon Christian Fellowship in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.  There was discussion concerning homosexuality, the inerrancy of scripture and the role of the local church. This is a very interesting conversation, is homosexuality a choice? What is the correct interpretation of the scriptures on these matters? While I probably disagree with Ms. Knapp, Pastor Botsford wasn’t very helpful. At one point even saying, “God changed his mind about shellfish, not homosexuality.” Haggard walked the line between the two, ultimately maintaining that this something that needs to be worked out between Jennifer and her local church.

Knapp was persistent in claiming that pastors had no right to criticize her or use her in sermons. She said this is something that should be dealt with on her journey, with her faith community. Anyone who missed it should check out CNN or hulu and let us know what you think.

Larry King Live Blog

Dr. Albert Mohler –  ”Is Your Baby Gay? What If You Could Know? What If You Could Do Something About It?”

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CT on Owls, Fireflies & Jesus

On 04/22/2010, In Pop Culture, By Alex Loginow

Christianity Today interviewed Adam Young of Owl City, Tuesday. You may know the catchy tune “fireflies” they put out.  Owl City sounds alot like The Postal Service, which, if you have the musical taste that I do, then that’s a good thing. In the interview they discuss an upcoming album, touring, stage dynamics and of course, Christianity. Check out the interview and also, their music.

Here is an excerpt from the interview,

Q. Do you want to be thought of as a “Christian musician”?

A.  It’s up to you, honestly. It’s not my place say what people should think of me as. Actions should speak for that. I follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, so any definition that arises from that fact is all right with me. The same goes for Owl City. I am a Christian in a band. Is it a Christian band then? That’s up to those who ask that question.

Here is the CT Interview w/ Owl City

p.s. Happy Earth Day

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