I think you might be missing the point and focusing on particular preferences that were listed, which are not very important. I would consider the most important phrase of the blog to be that the things recycled are "not in and of themselves bad.. until they begin defining the culture they are in." that is where "the beef" lies... when instead of innovation there only exists replication.

Absolutely. this was an accurate and insightful reminder. Interesting how the simple entries can sometimes hold such profound meaning. We live in a fragile world that we have built of stained glass, that we gaze at through rose colored lenses... or at least we strive to build up some sense of security that is just that fragile when all is said and done. Because of our fear of instability we are often quick to throw our rocks at others, forgetting that we have built up our own house of glass. We are then surprised when our own world comes crashing down in a painful and brilliant collapse. Sometimes a collapse isn't a bad thing though. It can allow for things to be built on a solid foundation. Now what if after we tear down our houses of glass and lies, we identify the rocks we have been holding onto and release them so that we can place them under our feet and they no longer become a weapon, but are reconciled and actually become a part of our foundation. That is redemption and grace. What a God we serve. He takes what has potential to harm and turns it into soemthing we can stand over in victory.

Pick up line, developed at a christian summer camp several years back...

"Are you in need of prayer? ....cause I'd LOVE to lay hands on you... "