If you are not aware my blog name comes from one of the finest moments in cinematic history. In this scene (youtube link provided below) from the 1966 Batman movie, Batman is trying to safely dispose of a lit bomb found in the backroom of a watering hole. He at first thinks of throwing it in the local tavern, but can't get everyone to evacuate. He then runs around the pier looking for a place to put it, but runs into a marching band, a woman pushing a baby carriage, nuns and even a few ducks. He pauses with the lit bomb in hand and says "Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb". He finally finds a safe place to put it just before the bomb explodes. Robin finds Batman safe and sound. He marvels that Batman would risk his life to save that "riff raff in the bar". Batman replies: "They may be drinkers Robin, but they're also human beings and may be salvaged...I had to do it". Who knew Batman was such a theologian!
In this blog I will talk about powerlifting, strongman contest, motorcycles, theology; but most everything will be discussed with the spirit of loving the "riff raff" in our lives. However, before we can love the "riff raff" (oh please, do I really need to keep putting it in quotations!) like Batman we have to be willing to pick up the bomb. There it is...what will you do?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoUpF7rvfnk
Great stuff, Terry. Just linked to it at SkinMinistries.com.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thoughts.
Powerlifting a motorcycle during a strongman contest while quoting the bible and old Batman flicks. That's my Terry.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I still think a better profile photo would be the one of you in the gold pants. I'm just saying.
I am the lit bomb.
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