There’s been a fair amount of discussion going on recently about Church; what it means, what it should mean, is it valid and is it even relevant. Both Buddy and Brent have some very thoughtful views on this subject. For me, I think the idea of organized “Church” is quickly losing any sense of what is real, in this world or with God. Mark Driscoll (of Mars Hill) one of the superstars of modern/postmodern churchdom is a case in point. This is a satire, a video called “The Chickified Church”. Now perhaps you will say that this video is not presented in the “Christian” fashion. And you may be right. But I’m still smarting over Driscoll calling me a chick. Huh?
The Gospel according to Iron John. And he forgot cavemen. How insensitive,arrr.
Maybe not all men are “predestined” to be fond of dudism, dudishness or dudedom. (Perhaps Howdy Doody?) I know I wasn’t. It’s funny that 100 years ago his definition of ‘dude’ would have been met with amazement. Dude’s were the Old West dandies that cared too much for their fancy-pants attire to get down and dirty like the rest of us cow pokes. But the greatest cowboy of all, John Wayne, changed all that for me. If only this is what church was really like;
(It’s even funnier if you play both videos simultaneously)
Well, maybe a White Russians would be nice now and then, instead of that sissy grape juice, huh? As recommended by the Dude or “His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing”.
(For the sake of fairness, this link takes you to the unedited non satirical video. It’s really not that much different. Mark Driscoll)
Well, you are pretty
Happy 4th to you and your family
By: brent(inWorship) on July 4, 2008
at 3:38 pm
Thanks for being insensitive Brent. Our family is British.
By: Christian Beyer on July 4, 2008
at 4:17 pm
You make me smile
By: brent(inWorship) on July 4, 2008
at 4:20 pm
Hey dude, those White Ruskies are sissified too. How about a few shots of good old-fashion American Bourbon? And just because you don’t believe in the fourth of July doesn’t mean you can’t be saved. :-0
By: netprophet on July 4, 2008
at 6:36 pm
Can you say insecure in his masculinity? Sounds like he is trying to use Christianity to justify the fact that he wants to be a “manly man.” I have a suggestion for him. Just do it. You don’t have to justify everything with Christianity.
By: Mark on July 4, 2008
at 7:24 pm
(Dude) didn’t know The Duke and Gabby Hayes were surfers.
The Macho guy is right. Many churches too nice–of course many main line denominations (like Lutherans) are dominated by women and academics.
Churches are institutions, and institutions like to put out the image of quiet and structured.
By: logiopath on July 4, 2008
at 10:26 pm
I’m glad Brent. You just don’t seem cheerful enough.
Net; that would be my first choice as well. White Russians? They’re like Starbuck’s Frappucinos – I could drink a gallon without realizing it. (The trick is to give ‘em more kick. Don’t skimp on the Wodka.)
Mark; that’s the first thing that crossed my mind. Of course, what else would we think, eh? Being just a couple of chicks.
Bruce; I don’t get it (as usual). Surfers? And it’s Walter Brennan, not Gabby Hayes. Anyway, you said exactly what I would expect a hyper-educated cave man to say. You need to get in touch with your feminine side more often.
Can anyone guess what movie that was and tell me who played the Dude? Extra credits if you can tell me who the director was and what the name of his remake of the same movie was called.
By: Christian Beyer on July 5, 2008
at 9:28 am
Dude–Stereotypical surfers always say dude, dude. You sure its not Gabby Hayes, dude?
By: logiopath on July 5, 2008
at 9:33 pm
Du-hoo-hoo-d. You’re right, its Walter Brennan. I guessed Rio Bravo, by accident, however, Dude.
By: logiopath on July 5, 2008
at 9:34 pm
I don’t want to sound like a big old-time movie buff, but seeing I grew up in the 50’s and 60’s and my dad was a big Wayne fan, and I was a big Ricky Nelson fan I know the answers to your question. Director Howard Hawks, Dude was Dean Martin and the remake was El Dorado.
Aren’t I special?
By: netprophet on July 6, 2008
at 5:28 am
Logo got the movie right as Rio Bravo.
By: netprophet on July 6, 2008
at 5:29 am
Sorry that was logIo…or should that be loco, Dude
By: netprophet on July 6, 2008
at 5:31 am
Yes Net you win the prize! (TBD at a later date).
Bonus questions (no fair using Google, Bruce):
Who played Dean Martin’s and Walter Brennan’s roles in the remake?
By: Christian Beyer on July 6, 2008
at 9:45 am
Dude, who knows. I used imdb, which tells all about movies and actor/actresses.
Dude. I’ll be in SoCal Friday (dude) enjoying the sun, surf, and smog.
Dude. Whilst in college, I had a bud who was a full-on Jesus Junkie surf dude, who (dude) lived on Spyglass Hill in Corona Del Mar (like, A-List Crib, Dude) Dude. He used the moniker Mojo (It’s the Moje Man, Dude). Dude, so he bummed rides from me, even though his parents (Dude) had $$$$$. Dude, I wonder what happened to Mojo.
By: logiopath on July 6, 2008
at 12:08 pm
Hey, are you heading through AZ on your way? I thought you mentioned if earlier. If so, could you do me a favor? I neglected to pick up a tourist coffee mug while there. It’s a tradition. Could you help me out? I’ll reimburse you.
BTW – you can see where Driscoll’s coming from? Today’s church is just made up of chicks and pansies? And how about his idea for capturing the captains of industry for the church? Seeing as how it’s all those innovative guys watching football and shooting their trucks that are establishing our world’s future.
By: Christian Beyer on July 6, 2008
at 12:19 pm
Ok–wanna can of rattlesnake meat, while I’m at it?
By: logiopath on July 6, 2008
at 3:31 pm
Can you get me some cactus candy while you’re there logio dude? That’s peyote to us dudelects or Lophophora williamsii to the intellectual dudes.
By: netprophet on July 6, 2008
at 3:45 pm
Okay, Net, but I see Chris f2f (being as we are former coworkers) and I don’t get up to the North Slope very often (or wherever it is you live). Besides, I don’t want to get arrested.
By: logiopath on July 6, 2008
at 5:19 pm
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By: netprophet on July 6, 2008
at 7:42 pm
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By: logiopath on July 7, 2008
at 10:35 am