Myth

Scott Hocking's Garden of the Gods

Vince Carducci | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Myth, Psychogeography, Scott Hocking, Raymond Williams, Packard Automotive Plant, Detroit Art, Neoliberalism, Situationist International, Derive, Garden of the Gods, Post-Fordism, Fordism, Detroit Around Town, Video, Detroit News

Scott Hocking's Garden of the Gods can be read as a dystopian reflection of the effects of spectacle society.

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It's A Wonderful -- Newt?

Paul Stoller | Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: Political News, Myth, Newt Gingrich 2012, Presidential Politics, Poverty, 2012 Election, It's a Wonderful Life, Elections 2012, Jimmy Stewart, Newt Gingrich, Social Darwinism, Classic American Films, Lionel Barrymore, Politics News

If the glut of corporate money continues to poison our political system, it is possible that we could elect Newt "Mr. Potter" Gingrich to the presidency. How would someone who seems to know and care so little about poor people govern our country?

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Debunk Me! Debunk Me! "Lean, Mean, and Easy to Read..."

A. Siegel | Posted 02.07.2012

Read More: Politics, Myth, Climate Skepticism, Climate Change, Science, Psychology, Myth Busting, Global Warming, Green News

Clearly written, with reinforcing graphics, the Debunking Handbook is a clear and easy read which helps sets an example for good myth-busting.

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Class Illusions

Paul Stoller | Posted 11.28.2011

Read More: Politics, Deficit, Myth, President Obama, Poverty, Class Warfare, Middle Class, Republicans, Social Class, Equal Opportunity, Politics News

Most Americans want to believe that they are middle class, and this notion, which goes along with the myths of American social equality and equal opportunity, makes us feel good. We don't like to discuss issues that threaten our social myths.

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14 Incredible Fictional Worlds You'd Most Want to Visit (PHOTOS)

Posted 10.01.2011

Some people dream of visiting India or Brazil -- other people have loftier, if not impossible, travel ambitions. With the summer travel season in ...

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Why Faith Is A Story, Not Doctrine

Derek Flood | Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: Myth, Christian Artist, Narrative Theology, Christian Art, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Storytelling, Robert McKee, Christian Theology, Christian Scripture, Scripture, What Is Scripture, Religion News

Since story is such a foundational part of how we as humans make sense of our lives, it makes sense that our sacred texts would make use of story.

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Wanted: 1,000 Pastors For the Poor

Jim Wallis | Posted 08.16.2011

Read More: Political Ideology, Leadership, Sojourners, Wealthy, Stories, Jim Wallis, Prophetic, Children, Taxes, Washington, War, Federal Budget, American, Prophet, Pastors, America, Public Policies, Government, Theology, Christian Tradition, Wealth, Values, Tax Cuts, Housing, College Degrees, College Degree, Public Policy, Leaders, Politics, Imperative, Mothers, Tradition, Biblical, Npr, Congress, Partnerships, Families, Political Leaders, Rediscovering Values, Compassion, Nutrition Programs, Private Partnership, Economic Times, Myth, Women, Those With Disabilities, Churches, Hunger, Faith-Based, Medical Care, Poverty, Religion News

There is a policy myth is that churches and charities alone could take care of the problems of poverty -- especially if we slashed taxes. But this really has more to do with libertarian political ideology than good theology.

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Balanced LIfe -- Volunteer. Give Pro Bono. Help Others. It's the Right Thing to Do, and It Will Boost Your Happiness.

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Myth, Catchafire, Volunteering, Pro Bono, Happiness, Healthy Living News

Volunteering is the right thing to do -- we all know that. And studies show that it boosts happiness; those who work to further causes they value ten...

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Homelessness Myth #18: The Police Will Solve It

Christine Schanes | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Christine Schanes, Social Service Agencies, Myth, Homelessness, Police, Causes, HOT Team, Homeless People, Myths, Impact News

Homeless is first and foremost a social service issue. Nevertheless, the myth exists that homelessness is primarily a police issue.

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Is It OK to Lie About Santa?

Samantha Kurtzman-Counter | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Myth, Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, The Mother Company, Samantha Kurtzman-Counter, Christmas, Santa Claus, Childhood, Truth, Healthy Living News

I decided to ask a few leaders of different faiths, "What is your take on whether or not to spin tall tales to children about the existence of Santa (or the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the like)?"

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Obama Hates Social Justice Liberals Like Me

Terry Curtis Fox | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Myth, Social Justice, Liberal, Obama, Social Narrative, Liberalism, Politics News

Barack Obama hates me. It's nothing personal. I'm just part of the one group that really seems to piss the President off -- social justice liberals

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SBA Loses Legal Battle Over Crisis Management PR Contract

Lloyd Chapman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Small Business Contracts, Fraud, Diversion, Myth, Small Business, Abuse, Apco Worldwide, Federal Court, Asbl, Lloyd Chapman, Sba, American Small Business League, Miscoding, Lawsuit, Large Firms, Freedom of Information Act, Business News

The proposal to combine the SBA with the Commerce Department is just the latest attempt by the government to cover up billions of dollars in abuse while dismantling small business contracting programs.

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Julia Stiles and Mimi Goese Take On Godly Sexual Politics at BAM

G. Roger Denson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Persephone, Julia Stiles, Victorians, Opera, Theater, Music, Music News, Mimi Goese, Feminism, Proserpini, Myth, Warren Leight, Ridge Theater, Hades, Greek Gods, Demeter, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Performance Art, Bam, Arts News, Ben Neill, Arts News

I'm left wishing for the days when minimalism, the musical school that best suits Neill's instincts, still dictated the theatrical standards of contemporary opera and performance art.

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John Lennon: Working Class Mythmaker

Scott Thill | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Beatles, Myth, John Lennon, Videogames, Yoko Ono, Hyperreality, Media, Music, Film, Animation, Ku Klux Klan, Fbi, Entertainment News

When we examine Lennon, we must examine not just a temporal snapshot but the history of music, film, comics, conspiracy theory, literature, poetry, politics, technology from his birthday onward.

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Manifesting the Moon

Sebastian Siegel | Posted 06.09.2011

Read More: Manifestation, Visualization, Nonduality, Sebastian Siegel, Meditation, Spirituality, Sleep, Myth, The Inner Life, Joseph Campbell, Oscar Wilde, Philosophy, Freud, Freedive, Psychology, Film, God, Poetry, Ken Wilber, Esoteric, Integral, Dreams, Actor, Alan Watts, Carl Jung, Arts News

Later I woke in the night saying aloud, "a beautiful aspect of nonduality is the rebirth of duality."

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Obama Muslim Myth on the Rise

Brendan Nyhan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Polls, Public Opinion, Myth, Obama Muslim Smear, Muslim, Barack Obama, Politics News

Why has the misperception that Obama is a Muslim increased over time? As Republicans and independents view Obama more unfavorably, they're likely to be more receptive to negative information about him, including false claims about his religion.

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David Vognar | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Norms, Myth, Socrates, Greek Mythology, Mythology, Western Culture, Society, Philosophy, Social Justice, Culture, Truth, Impact News

We do not need to totally abandon myth in order to live in the way of truth. We just need to get out of the way of acting out our myths.

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Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine & Rites of Passage: Songs of Scythian Stones

Michal Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Joseph Campbell, Myth, Mongolia, Scythian Stones, Gogol Bordello, Kyrgyzstan, Yara Arts Group, Ukraine, La Mama, Eugene Hutz, Virlana Tkacz, Arts News

Virlana Tkacz's work with the Yara Arts Group reflects her desire to re-integrate the ancient "ways of knowing" as she puts it, into modern life.

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An Academic Outpost of Heaven

Tom Morris | Posted 05.25.2011

There's a particular alternate reality experience that I highly recommend. It happens to take place at an academic outpost of heaven. Forty five minu...

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Homelessness Myth #1: "Get a Job!"

Christine Schanes | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Jobs, Laundry Facilities, Public Toilets, Showers, Homelessness, Causes, Employment, Myth, Poverty, Christine Schanes, Healthy Living News

"Get a job!" is an easy expression to say. However, for some homeless people, getting a job is an impossible dream.

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Homelessness Myth #7: "Oh, No! A Transient!"

Christine Schanes | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Homeless People, Residency, Living Section, Homelessness, Living on the Streets, Transiency, Transient, Myth, Christine Schanes, Healthy Living News

It's time to stop using the word, "transient," to refer to homeless people. How should we refer to people without homes? Just that way... we can say, "people without homes, "homeless people."

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Homelessness Myth #8: One Size Fits All

Christine Schanes | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Mentally Ill, Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Homelessness, Physically Disabled, Homeless, Living Section, Tanya Tull, Handicapped, Homeless Solutions, Myth, Myths, Christine Schanes, Healthy Living News

As homelessness in the United States increased dramatically, some social service agencies created short-term homeless emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities to house homeless people.

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Homelessness Myth #9: It Will Never End

Christine Schanes | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: North County Solutions for Change, Homelessness, Causes, Hannah Cohen, Homeless Families, Homeless Family, Homeless People, Homeless Person, Homeless Children, Myth, Chris Megison, Myths, Christine Schanes, Video, Healthy Living News

I suggest that we use the expression that is often used when speaking about resolving the enormous issue of global warming, "think globally and act locally," to encourage local solutions.

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Saint Patrick and the Snakes

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Guinness Stout, Snake, Patrick, Saint Patricks Day, Arthur-Guinness, Saint Patrick, Guinness, Snake Tattoos, St Patrick, Tattoo, Druids, Symbolism, Druidism, Myth, Saint Patrick Snakes, Snakes, Chris Weigant, Banning Snakes, Proselytizing, Mythology, Christianity, Patron Saint, Ireland, Conversion, Tattoos, Irish, Eire, Druidic, Padraig, Druid, Religion News

By bringing Christianity to so many of the Irish people, Patrick was a major instrument of Christianity supplanting the Druids. And, by doing so, Patrick "drove the snakes into the sea" in a metaphorical way.

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Elizabeth Warren and Goliath

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Market, Fundamentalism, Elizabeth Warren, Economy, Middle Class, Main Street, Debt, Pastors, Economic, Methodist, America, Conservative, Bailout, Common Good, Values, Bonus, Great Recession, Security, Human Nature, History, Shame, Greed, System, Moral Compass, Repentance, Economics, Money, Jesus, Politics, Tradition, Economic System, Community, Congress, Rediscovering Values, Interview, Corporations, Moral Values, Great Depression, Myth, Free Market Fundamentalism, Wall Street, Application, Ceo, Faith Community, Prosperity, Crisis, Credit Card, Depression, Mammon, Business News

As Elizabeth Warren, a good Methodist, warns: The banks are trying everything they can think of to kill financial reform. And we must not let them do that.

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