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Re: http://blog.speakingoffaith.org/post/413973174

Andy Dayton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:50:58 -0000

Great title, by the way!

Re: SOF Observed - Prayer, Attention, and Will Andy Dayton, associate...

Andy Dayton — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:38:35 -0000

Thanks Scott! I'll be sure to have a look at some of those resources — I'm currently reading Francine Du Plessix Gray's bio of Weil, which has proved quite fascinating.

Re: SOF Observed - Six Americas Andy Dayton, associate web producer ...

Andy Dayton — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:47:52 -0000

Thanks for the link! I found Lovelock's perspective as an "optimistic pessimist" interesting:

"I see humans as rather like the first photosynthesisers, which when they first appeared on the planet caused enormous damage by releasing oxygen - a nasty, poisonous gas. It took a long time, but it turned out in the end to be of enormous benefit. I look on humans in much the same light. For the first time in its 3.5 billion years of existence, the planet has an intelligent, communicating species that can consider the whole system and even do things about it. They are not yet bright enough, they have still to evolve quite a way, but they could become a very positive contributor to planetary welfare."

Re: SOF Observed - Six Americas Andy Dayton, associate web producer ...

Andy Dayton — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:52:40 -0000

Yes this is a good point ... if you are "alarmed," what are the best ways to turn that alarm into action? One metric the Yale study used to gauge this is "political involvement" — indicating that "alarmed" citizens are more likely to write their representatives.

Re: SOF Observed - Countdown to Compassion Andy Dayton, associate web...

Andy Dayton — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:00:48 -0000

Nice connection! Unfortunately, Jaroslav Pelikan passed away in 2006, so it's a conversation that will never happen ... maybe you'll have to download the unedited interviews and cut together your own version ;).

Re: SOF Observed - The Daily Show, Heckling, and Hope Andy Dayton,...

Andy Dayton — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:40:48 -0000

Thanks for your comment, Lisa — it's too bad you never got to continue that conversation. If you haven't already, you might want to check out our Yoga show — Krista asks her guest about this issue.

Re: SOF Observed - Darwin and Creation Andy Dayton, associate web...

Andy Dayton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:51:29 -0000

It looks like "Creation" is due to be released in the U.S. sometime in December. No exact date yet, though.

Re: SOF Observed - Countdown to Compassion Andy Dayton, associate web...

Andy Dayton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:43:06 -0000

"For 'crying out loud,' let's Do IT!" That is the real challenge though, isn't it? It's not so much the understanding compassion, it's the practicing it on a day-to-day basis. This is why I find Ricard compelling. Stay tuned!

Re: Jeff Rock (Front right: keys. Front left: iPhone. Back...)

Andy Dayton — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:07:28 -0000

Front left: Keys
Front right: iPhone + pen
Back right: wallet
Back left: Moleskine

Re: SOF Observed - Cleanliness Is Next To … Andy Dayton, associate...

Andy Dayton — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:06:06 -0000

Hi, Laurie --
Perhaps in my attempt to draw interesting connections resulted in painting the issue with too broad of a brush. You'll have to forgive me, I don't have a religious studies background so often I find writing for SOF Observed is a learning experience, as are the comments my writing inspires :) . During my research, I saw several mentions that suggested a historical relationship between the mikvah and Christian baptism -- I thought the idea was interesting enough for a mention, although my choice of words and citation combined clearly weren't the best.

As far as discussing the mikvah alongside bathing in the Ganges; I recognize there are substantial differences in the traditions mentioned, but I was approaching the topic from a wide scope. My intention was mainly to investigate the relationship between physical cleanliness and spiritual/moral purity in breadth, rather than in great depth. I think that, despite their differences, the mikvah and the Kumbh Mela pilgrimage can both live under that umbrella — although I understand your offense at my generalization. Your points are well taken, and humbling.

Thanks,
Andy Dayton, associate web producer

Re: SOF Observed - Sacred Spaces Andy Dayton, associate web producer ...

Andy Dayton — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:23:42 -0000

Yes, when I wrote "unexpected" I was more referring to our previous experience with Sternberg at SOF, which really had little to do with architecture, design, etc. Trust me, it was a happy surprise :)

Re: Some Light Summer Reading?

Andy Dayton — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:53:44 -0000

We've actually approached Mary Oliver in the past, unfortunately she doesn't really do interviews. But keep praying and maybe she'll pull through :)

Re: SOF Observed - Shifting Plates, Shifting People Andy Dayton,...

Andy Dayton — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:28:52 -0000

You're welcome :)

Re: SOF Observed - Shifting Plates, Shifting People Andy Dayton,...

Andy Dayton — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:21:09 -0000

Thanks ... Dillard has never quite made it through my reading list, maybe I'll start with For The Timebeing.

Re: Speaking of... religion, meaning, ethics, and ideas?

Andy Dayton — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:10:48 -0000

Thanks for the reblog! We've actually updated this post with a list of some possible titles, and you're welcome to come share more of your thoughts in the comment section.

Andy Dayton
Associate Web Producer, Speaking of Faith

Re: SOF Observed - Thursday Surprise Andy Dayton, Associate Web...

Andy Dayton — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:59:42 -0000

Speaking of Thursday surprises, this week for "Planting the Future" our first reflection was from Tom Callos, whom you may recognize from the SOF slideshow "Out of the Dojo."

Re: SOF Observed - A Good Book Goes Better with a Pint Trent Gilliss,...

Andy Dayton — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:25:33 -0000

Trent, you're too quick! I saw this on my tumblr feed on my way home last night and had to grin. I made a mental note to blog about it the next day, but you beat me to it...

Re: Bono Rocks His Own Soul

Andy Dayton — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:06:55 -0000

The thing I found myself thinking as I read this was, "oh yeah, Bono is a real person too." It becomes so easy to dismiss celebrities and public figures because of their persona or the cultural corner they've been painted into -- I always find it refreshing to see larger-than-life peoples' humanity revealed. And, I'll echo one of the responses on the Facebook discussion of this post: "It's easy to be cynical about actors and rock stars trying to 'do good.' But really, the alternatives are doing nothing and doing bad."

Re: ____ like you give a damn.

Andy Dayton — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:01:39 -0000

"he’s coming to Minneapolis" -- any idea when?

Re: My mom is gifting me 3 Audible audio books. Any reconmendations?

Andy Dayton — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:36:36 -0000

I'd recommend Obama's "Dreams of my Father" if you haven't read/heard it already. Obama won a grammy for his excellent reading in the audiobook.

Re: SOF Observed - Repossessing Virtue: Anita Barrows on Finding the...

Andy Dayton — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:37:36 -0000

Also makes me think of Pat Schneider's "The Patience of Ordinary Things."

Re: ____ like you give a damn.

Andy Dayton — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:58:24 -0000

Yeah, didn't mean to harp on you, just thought it was worth a mention. Sadly, I won't be able to make it this time. Hope it goes well!

Re: ____ like you give a damn.

Andy Dayton — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:10:45 -0000

Note: It starts at 7pm ... three reblogs later and the bit of information was still wanting...

Re: SOF Observed

Andy Dayton — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:08:22 -0000

The video is now up, on the website for our program "Obama's Theologian." Find it here:
http://speakingoffaith.publ...

Re: SOF Observed

Andy Dayton — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:57:30 -0000

Thanks to you and everyone else here who's managed to take this reflection and run with it! I'm happy to have planted the seed.