Peter Gomes recently spoke at my good friend Brian's seminary. Over lunch Dr. Gomes told Brian that he had never seen an episode of the Colbert Report, but while in the greenroom waiting for the show two weeks ago he realized that Stephen Colbert was a loon. So he decided to treat him like any of the smart-(edit) undergrad students at Harvard that he has taught for the last 20+ years. I think he held his own while talking about his new book.
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you're right, he holds his own...probably not what the host was hoping for.
kurt
Colbert is great. Gomes was good, too.
I appreciate how Colbert has Biblical scholars on quite a bit to promote their books. He always sparks interesting conversations in a funny way. But more than that, he's giving thoughtful Christianity a platform with the younger generation that tunes into Comedy Central. I love it.
I too think Colbert (and Steward) really is trying to make a positive difference. Bringing in people like NT Wright (my favorite author) and Gomes is great, but I am waiting for Shane Clayborn and Rob Bell.
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