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Sometime ago I developed an interest in Mormonism. I am open-minded but my interest was and is more a scholarly pursuit than an attempt to find religion. I am interested in why anyone does anything. Thinking about religion makes the brainbaby kick, especially in the area of motivation. It seems to me the great motivators are religion, biology and money, in no particular order. Sometimes those run together. Sometimes I put biology at the top and consider religion and money as products of our flawed genes. However, most reasons given for one’s behavior can often be traced to these three general headings. I am consistently amazed and horrified at the behavior of the faithful.
My interest in Mormonism either began or was fueled by three things. (Isn’t three such a nice religious number?) The three things were Mitt Romney’s (now unsuccessful) bid for the presidency, the book Under The Banner of Heaven and the television series Big Love. I don’t remember which of the three came first. Depending on who you listen to, Mormonism is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. I have heard a similar claim about Islam. It seems Mormonism, Islam and atheism are claiming the defectors from other religions. By the way, I highly recommend Big Love and Under the Banner of Heaven. I can not, however, recommend Mitt Romney for the highest post in the land. Continue reading
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Errol Morris’ First Person
Bourne Ultimatum
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Zodiac (2007)
—Eli
Since Wes Anderson has decided not to be Wes Anderson anymore, these blokes are going to take a crack at it.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_vantage/sonoframbow/trailer/
ELi
But my favorite is when he said “george bush is a dick face”.
http://starmashers.com/index.php?ACTION=home
Eli
You get married once, right? Might as well have a really weird cake that shows people how insecure you are.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/01/07/cake.irpt/index.html
Optional title for post….”Look at me, I’m special, look at me, aren’t I beautiful, look at me dammit! Fine. Don’t tell me how pretty I am. Just wait until you see my cake. You’ll see, bitches.”
Look at picture #3. She looks so happy, right? Like her dog just died.
Elijah
Rabbit Starvation 