Colbert continues to amaze. Watch that video, and read that entry at Mormon 2 Catholic. I’m becoming a bigger Colbert fan all the time. What a fascinating comedian. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Stephen Colbert Related Friday specials: Frederick Buechner, Bruce Cockburn, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash, "The Prestige"New Poems by Luci Shaw, Reviewed in Books & Culture
Colbert was on Conan O’Brien last week to plug the movie “Strangers with Candy,” and during the interview he revealed that he teaches a Sunday school class. Interesting guy.
I have often wondered if he is really a Christian. Though he makes fun of being a Christian, I have never heard him Mock christ.
I sent Jeff the link to that interview just yesterday, as a matter of fact.
http://throwawayyourtv.com/2006/07/conan-obrian-interview-with-stephen.html
Was it.
Well, CR…in an interview he said:
TONY: You created The Daily Show religious-satire segment, “This Week in God.” How do you square your Catholicism with comedy?
SC: I love my Church, and I’m a Catholic who was raised by intellectuals, who were very devout. I was raised to believe that you could question the Church and still be a Catholic. What is worthy of satire is the misuse of religion for destructive or political gains. That’s totally different from the Word, the blood, the body and the Christ. His kingdom is not of this earth.
Yeah, anonomous quotes an interview that was on NPR, which is a really fascinating interview with Stephen. I think this is the link to it.
Thanks to both of you for that info, will make sure to check it out.
Bono is just being Bono. Nobody expected Sweetest Thing to be popular, and yet it was a huge hit.
Plus, I’m still waiting for that “monster” and “dragon” album that Bono keeps on promising…
Jeffrey, you’re consistently a great blogger and critic. You constantly inspire me to the best that my Creator’s given me and to look at the world through critical (but not judgemental) eyes – looking for that which is beautiful, lovely, of good report and delicious. In many ways, your blog is a glimpse of heaven on earth.
Just thought I should share.
Peace.
Apparently KROQ played the song a couple of times yesterday, and now the mp3 is available online (recorded from the radio). I think U2Log has a link.
It’s good… definitely not what I expected, but their new songs never are. It’s upbeat and definitely unique compared to what’s on the radio right now.