Thursday, March 5, 2009

random rants

Well, it's been a while since I've gone on a good rant. Well, this isn't really a 'rant', I'm just bugged about 2 things this evening (both of which are completely random and totally unrelated!), and since everyone else in my house is asleep, I have no one to dump this on, so here goes...

First of all, I've been spending some time watching a bit of Mark Driscoll, from Mars Hill Church in Seattle. If you don't know who Mark is, or don't care, just skip on down to point two. If you do, then maybe you'll understand when I confess to having a respect/despise (seemed to fit better than love/hate) relationship with this very public-in-church-circles pastor. On one hand, I really respect Mark's raw, realness intermingled with his extensive knowledge of scripture. He addresses the 'real' issues of life like no one else I've ever heard, and he does it unashamedly. From watching the clips of his sermons and teachings, it seems there is no topic this bold pastor shies away from. I really admire that. And the fact that he is a 'guy's guy' really appeals to men. I get that. However, I cringe at the fact that I also find him arrogant and borderline rude. He always seems to be out to 'slay' anyone who disagrees with his particular vein of theology, and allows no room for any difference of opinion or interpretation, to the point that it seems like there is no depth of scripture that he has not personally attained the understanding of. He comes across like he has God figured out in every aspect, down to every detail and his mind is fully capable of comprehending the vastness of God. I'm sorry, but I just do not believe anyone is capable of that. Then there is also the small issue I have of the particularly small box that he places women in, but that's a completely different topic for a different day...

Secondly, and completely unrelated to the first topic, I just read on this blog, Virtue Alert, that Kohl's has partnered with Britney Spears to 'represent' the Candies' line of clothing sold in their stores. Now, I am trying to be much more in-tune and aware of what is going on with and being aimed at teens these days, as I am about to 'officially' be the parent of a teenager ("only 15 daaaaaays!!!!!" as I was reminded today...). I saw some clips of Britney's latest tour, and let's just suffice it to say it was downright pornographic. Now, it's not that I'm particularly worried that my daughter will be star-struck by Britney Spears (frankly, I pretty much think most young teens see Britney as 'yesterday's news' and could care less), and in particular, Kate has no exposure to, nor draw or tendencies toward anything remotely associated with Britney. If you know Kate at all, you know it's definitely not her style! (And that's an understatement, thankfully!) However, I do like Kohl's in general, and am just really disappointed and annoyed that they would team up with anyone with as much junk going on as Britney does - by anyone's standards! - and think that is going to be a draw. This poor soul (and I mean that literally) has proven herself so totally unstable, and obviously a worst-possible-pick for 'role model' to young women (again - by anyone's standards!!!) that I can't believe that any company would take a risk of associating themselves with her. And worse than the partnership between Britney and the exclusive-to-Kohl's line of junior clothing, Candies, is the fact that both the clothing company and Kohl's are supporting Britney's new tour! Ack!! Aaargh... I just hate knowing a portion of my money is going to such trash. Anyway, if you'd like to know more about this (beyond my two cents) you can get some actual facts by clicking on the link for the Virtue Alert blog, and also a way to contact Kohl's and let them know how unhappy you are about their lapse in judgement.

There, I feel better...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

How come your rant has to include my man. Just kidding. I hear ya. He does kinda think he's got it all locked down. I think your post was balanced, but I had to comment.

Dan