tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post116224633362229050..comments2024-03-28T03:14:51.294-05:00Comments on Dad29: Sex in the City--Modern Culture UncoveredDad29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-1162304921600416542006-10-31T08:28:00.000-06:002006-10-31T08:28:00.000-06:00Wow, he really nailed it. Now, what do we do abou...Wow, he really nailed it. Now, what do we do about it? Just not watching it doesn't seem enough, as that strategy is more like turning a blind eye to evil.<BR/><BR/> FD brings up a good point, leading to another, about the danger of caricature. We can make something look over-the-top silly, but people need to be smart to catch the critique. Otherwise, people delight in the humor of it, and end up perpetuating, or even furthering, the sad state originally mocked.Brother Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697860817229595126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-1162253782463715942006-10-30T18:16:00.000-06:002006-10-30T18:16:00.000-06:00I have seen this show a few times, and I too found...I have seen this show a few times, and I too found it to be (unintentionally) a harsh critique of the post-modern world. It is sad how many girls my age love this show though and think those women are living a wonderful life.Fidei Defensorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236784399852253136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-1162250477127993522006-10-30T17:21:00.000-06:002006-10-30T17:21:00.000-06:00Actually, the critique is from Mr. LaTulieppe via ...Actually, the critique is from Mr. LaTulieppe via Blosser's blog.<BR/><BR/>But I think his remarks are spot on.<BR/><BR/>Your assessment of my thinking patterns is about right, although I'd quibble with 'conventional'--in the sense that my endorsement of LaTulieppe's views is simply NOT 'conventinal.' Further, I only wear the shoes-and-ensemble stuff when I absolutely HAVE to--rarely in my office.<BR/><BR/>I'd also quibble with the term "power god." There is only one God for us Roman Catholics, but yes, He is quite powerful. The term we use is 'omnipotent.'<BR/><BR/>My only quibble with the article itself is its declaration that we are actually IN a 'postmodern' world. I disagree because it's clear that there have always been two worldviews (as Kirk affirms.) Calling one of them 'postmodern' is handy, but not entirely accurate--your spiritual journey has likely affirmed that, as well.Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-1162248367008521642006-10-30T16:46:00.000-06:002006-10-30T16:46:00.000-06:00Your critique/condemnation of postmodernism is art...Your critique/condemnation of postmodernism is articulate and succinct. I used to wonder how it is that "the others" (like on the LOST t.v. program) could be so different than me, but more importantly, why I could be "an other" to your subgroup.<BR/><BR/>In perusing other items on your blog I would guess that you are conventional, traditional, conformist, ethnocentric, absolutistic and mythic in orientation to a "power god".<BR/><BR/>I am less conventional, traditional or conformist, although I am a psychological professional who has shiney shoes, coordinated dress, married, monogomous, etc.<BR/><BR/>I strive to be more world-centric than ethno- and I am not a Christian. I practice Buddhism, have no delusion that anything I may have learned on my spiritual journey is of value to anyone else, and certainly acknowledge and honor the beliefs of anyone who engages with a teacher or a group that is called to a higher relationship with self and others.<BR/><BR/>If you interested in a response to your postmodernism piece I will check back by the page and read your response.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com