We had several q&a sessions with James Mcdonald this weekend. At one point someone asked James how he felt about the culture and the church and their relationship into the future. Now, you have to understand that James doesn't think much of the cultural thing. As far as he thinks the whole Postmodern thing is just talk and it'll disappear. But responding to the question that I can't remember exactly he responded...
"We have our heads so far up the culture's butt..."
I forget the rest of the comment. It was far less memorable than the initial part. This is tongue-in-cheek, but I find it funny that pastor's in the emergent church are often criticized for using profanity. While those that would speak against it, find creative, political correct ways to be profane. Someone has said that a rose by any other name is still a rose. My question is what's the difference between saying butt & ass. I think he has an aversion to it, even when referring to an insult, he mentioned that someone, angry at him, called him a "donkey". I wonder what they really called him.
Anyway, please don't read anything into this post...I just found it funny and it generated lots of laughter and talk during the conference.
Posted by edEd is this some sort of justification for your love of using profane words, like you did on mine a few weeks ago?
Posted by: MatthewYou know me, foul mouthed and in love with using the more colorful metaphors. And always looking for justification for the things I do :)
Most of all, I find it funny that people seem to me as being against the profane, but then find politically correct ways to do it as if it was any different or better.
Posted by: ed