travel,fly-fishing, kayaking, crewing on historic schooners, hiking, photography, cooking, improv, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity-NYC Chapter, and the Salvation Army-Greater New York Division Emergency Disaster Services.
Music
Top 10 Moments in the Race for "Pastor-in-Chief"
Movies
"History of the World, Part 1-The Spanish Inquisition"
Television
"No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!"
Heroes
I am indebted to those singular individuals who have shown me throughout the years what it means to follow Christ especially my relatives Roger Williams, William Lloyd Garrison (rumor has it we're related though this has never been confirmed), my late father Rev. Dr. Karl Claudius Garrison, Jr. (and my late mom of course), and my late grandparents Ruby and Roy Clogston. Heroes that aren't in the family tree (except in the global sense -- you know that "we're all children of God thingee)include Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther King, Jr, my late spiritual director the Rev. Judith T. Baumer, the 343 FDNY firefighters, and all the other brave souls lost on 9-11 and other acts of violence throughout history.
May we pray for the day when the lion can lie down with the lamb without the lion having lamb chops for dinner.
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Graduated: 1992
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Professional
Major: MDiv
1988 to 1992
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
Graduated: 1983
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Theater
Minor: English
Clubs: Anthony Aston Society
About me: I'm the author of the following books: The New Atheist Crusaders and Their Unholy Grail: The Misguided Quest to Destroy Your Faith (Thomas Nelson, 2008), Rising from the Ashes: Rethinking Church (Seabury Books, 2007), and Red and Blue God, Black and Blue Church: Eyewitness Accounts of How American Churches are Hijacking Jesus, Bagging the Beatitudes, and Worshipping the Almighty Dollar (Jossey Bass, 2006). Also, I penned these Amazon shorts: Contemplating Coulter Christianity, Swamp Water: A Memoir, and My Memorial. Additional writing credits include work for The Wittenburg Door, The Ooze, and the God's Politics blog.
Just as there have always been those who misuse and misinterpret religion for their own personal and financial gain, there have a few of us crazy enough to take on the ungodly giants. As a religious satirist (aka court jester), I seek to deconstruct everything and anyone that tries to keep people away from the love of God. Whenever men try to create God in their own image or eradicate God from the face of the earth, I'm right behind them kicking down their prized creations. (Yes, sometimes I can kick a bit too hard, and for that I apologize.) But right after I've slaughtered the sacred cow, for a few brief moments, a calm comes over me. I can see very tiny bits of God shining through the cracks.
For more information, check out my website - wwww (dot) beckygarrison (dot) com.
As you can see from my eclectic list of friends, I welcome dialogue with people of all faiths and even those who profess to be atheists. In particular, I enjoy meeting fellow Christians who are distressed over the current state of the institutional church. Rather than fall into despair, I have found hope through fellowship with like minded souls. I welcome others to join me in the journey as explore what it means to "be the church" in a post 9-11 world.
Just wanted to stop by and let you know I’m excited to announce the release of my debut album: skindeep “Reflection of me” be sure and check out my blog hit the link support the cause. Profile includes 2 unreleased tracks thanks pc and be blessed. skindeep
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Armadillo Palace Wednesday November 11th @ 12:00pm for my interview and acoustic performance with 740 KTRH's Michael Berry (Texas Music Show) And later that night I will be at Dosey Doe in the Woodlands (9:15pm) See you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
ATTN TEENS: DON'T MISS THIS TUESDAY 11/10 > United DJs is throwing a party. no school wednesday....it's time to party. go to my page for more info & choose your party. TEEN CITY @ BLACK DIAMOND (1st time ever new club) 11/10 -or- KANDY KARNIVAL RAVE @ THE WAREHOUSE 11/10
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
Hey, I hope you’re well. I’m still in NYC and I’m excited to have another full band concert coming up soon: Tues, Oct 27, 7.30-9.00 pm Zinc Bar NYC (82 West 3rd Street) I’d love to see you there! Greetings from your Swiss brother, blessings, Vlada www.vladamusic.com
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Your Freedom & Liberty........ "Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ." "Galatians 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." "James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed."
Philosophy, tradition, or being worldly & politically correct will not gain anyone the freedom and liberty that our Lord Jesus Christ made available to us. But when we we love our neighbor as our self, then we gain great freedom, as we in our own way serve each other as God has enabled us.
Hey! Just letting you know our new record "My Life With A Giant" is out now. Check it out on iTunes or in our web store at http://barelyblind.bigcartel.com :)
Hey, I recorded a new song a few days ago, it's called Masquerade--based on the ballroom scene of Romeo and Juliet. Just wanted to stop by and let you know, it's a *free* download on my page (on the left side, right above my Twitter and Facebook boxes.) I hope you enjoy it; if you do, please pass it on to your friends and help me spread the love :)
Thanks for supporting our Troops! I appreciate it and I know our Troops appreciate it.
If you would like to help us thank those still serving overseas and help those coming home wounded, please stop by the profile, read the latest blog and do what you can.
Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
Hey There, I just wanted to give you an update on how things have been going... I hope all is well with you. I have been very busy working on the ChristianRocker site... There are over 2,000 Christian bands on the site now... Check it out @ http://www.christianrocker.com
Hey, If you know of any other Chrisitan bands out there, please spread the word for me... that the site is great resource for them to promote themselves on the net and get gigs n' stuff....and for music lovers to find cool new Christian music...it's FREE to sign up!
Come check out the site: http://www.christianrocker.com
Diamonds & Pearls Lounge Vol. 3 - OUT NOW! a fine selection of the best lounge artist like:
The Birdstones, Mark Watson,Nux, Genuine, Ambray, Marga Sol, Ensoul, Boot Cut Rockers, Velvet Lounge Project, Minus Blue, Xemplify, Life Audiance Ludvig & Stelar, Stargazer, Brook Sapphire, Clelia Felix Cecile Bredie
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