One of my favorite new sources of information is MyLiblog, written by Jamie Larue. It was through his site that I found the Happiness poster, and he was the one who wrote the wonderfully reasoned letter to a disgruntled library patron (previously linked to on the Women's Colony).
On Thursday, Jamie had another priceless link that left me torn between laughing and crying. I was just looking at the website for the North Carolina Baptist fruitcakes who are celebrating Halloween with a book burning. Are they burning Dan Brown's books, you ask? Or the Kama Sutra? No they are burning the WRONG VERSIONS of the bible. They are burning books by Mother Theresa and Billy Graham.
I am not a Christian, but can I just say that even I am offended at the ridiculous name this kind of action gives to people who are real Christians? I know real Christians. I am married to one. I read the blogs of many people who are out-loud Christians. REAL CHRISTIANS DON'T BURN BOOKS. Real Christians teach and love.
Now the laughter part...the Telegraph.co.uk had this to say:
"The book-burning is hoped to be a social event, with a barbecue laid on for attendees. It is not clear whether the meat will be grilled over the heat of burning Gospels."
Jackassery provided free.
Undoubtedly one of the books they'll be burning is Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, which Captain Dumbass and I will be reviewing on HeRead/She/Read on Wednesday this week. Be sure to stop by!
