Oh who am I

Typealyser tells me that the author of http://timgoodbody.blogspot.com/ is of the type:
ISTP - The Mechanics

The independent and problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment are masters of responding to challenges that arise spontaneously. They generally prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts. The Mechanics enjoy working together with other independent and highly skilled people and often like seek fun and action both in their work and personal life. They enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters.

On the money really, except that the last sentence should conclude with the phrase "on Mario Kart". Funny, the Ugley Vicar's last sentence went awry as well (IMHO).

BTW I wrote this on 17 Dec last year but am posting it today 2 jan 09, in case you think I broke my advent vow!

Have just got back from Dublin which was ace - will post about it after Christmas, because while we were away i got round to reading the Shack, and was challenged (among other things) to deepen my relationship with God, which Sentamu Ebor seems to be recommending as a good practice in Advent.

With that in mind, I am giving up posting here until after Christmas (which effectively means next year as we are away for the last week of the year.)

Just one thing though, "The shack" could also be summed up as

"Comprehension is not a requisite for co-operation"

But I probably need to read it again to be sure

Spread my wings and touch the sky

Rachel tagged me to write a creed in 140 characters (not including spaces judging by her excellent shot at it.)

see http://lingamish.wordpress.com/2008/11/20/tweet-creed-meme/

Yahweh is three persons in one.
Father Son Spirit
Creator Redeemer Sustainer
The Awesome God
The Crucified God
The Intimate God
Who was and is and will be.
Amen Amen Amen


A bit of a rush as I am off to Dublin tomorrow
I tag Philip, Sam, David, Adrian and Peter

Come on Come on let's stick/work together

In a rare moment of leisure the other day I watched The Matrix Reloaded which is a strange but highly enjoyable mixture of kick-ass action and philosophy/theology.

A cracking line jumped out at me when I watched the scene of the council of war, where the sceptical (i.e. does not believe the prophecy about Neo (Keanu Reeves, on the left here) being "The One", a kind of Christ figure sent to save humanity) captain Jason Lock argues with the governing council about their strategy; he says he cannot comprehend why they are taking the course of action they have chosen (i.e. to put their faith in Neo), and the council replies in the mighty words

"Comprehension is not a requisite for cooperation"

That is, you don't have to fully agree with, understand or be in control of a situation (think "the darkness comprehendeth it not" - means a lot more than "doesn't understand") in order to work together with others to fix it.

There are any number of ways this phrase could be applied to life today; the credit crunch, cross-party ecological strategy, ecumenism, even kicking racism out of football - I don't get Manchester United or Millwall but I support their efforts to get rid of racist chanting etc.

But of course I'm posting it because of the post-NEAC5 skirmishing between Anglican Mainstream and Fulcrum, and indeed between GAFCON and everybody else.

And, even though I'm a declared Fulcrumite, this has got to be a mutual thing. A way forward can only be found by looking at common ground, and setting aside differences, no matter how painful.

Update: "Comprehension is not a requisite for cooperation" might be a one sentence summary of the book of Job.

Following Yonder star

this was my astronomy picture of the day for today but deserves preservation; pretty amazing stuff.