tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133123698368438199.post8214416402568546396..comments2023-03-20T10:14:37.879-04:00Comments on One Step Closer: Religion & Popular Culture: Remembering Michael JacksonKurthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12359553690204479581noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133123698368438199.post-89815400616979252242009-06-29T06:25:00.264-04:002009-06-29T06:25:00.264-04:00True enough Rosalind! I hadn't thought of it ...True enough Rosalind! I hadn't thought of it that way, since I wanted to talk about my impressions of Michael. You are right that movement, dance & rhythm connect to "Religion & Popular Culture" and our very essence.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12359553690204479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133123698368438199.post-49648773600861144412009-06-28T22:33:41.810-04:002009-06-28T22:33:41.810-04:00"My blog, however, is Religion & Popular ..."My blog, however, is Religion & Popular Culture... Jackson's music made you want to move and dance, and his lyrics flowed in the beat"<br /><br />... and maybe sometimes that all it takes to put us in touch with something way beyond ourselves. Lyrics are great; I love words. But perhaps sometimes something even more ... essential ... does the job?Rosalindnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133123698368438199.post-28040271052593286582009-06-27T17:04:02.733-04:002009-06-27T17:04:02.733-04:00You hit the nail on the head. 'Man in the MIrr...You hit the nail on the head. 'Man in the MIrror' strikes a chord with me at this time. I mourn exactly what you mention, a man who had everything: literal worldwide fame, riches beyond imagination, icon status. And yet, no peace.<br />That is the tragedy in all this. That is what I mourn as a man of faith. <br />I hope you preach about this someday if not tomorrow, I would love to read the transcript.<br />With Love, My Brother,<br />CullenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com