Scopes Trial revisited

Three student-produced documentary films will debut this month, and all reportedly allow a deeper look at the issues and events associated with the 1925 "Monkey Trial" of teacher John Thomas Scopes at Dayton, Tenn. The TFP reports. TIME magazine's 1925 story is here. TIME said the "populace" that greeted William Jennings Bryan's arrival for the trail was his..."to a moron."

Church Tweets

The CA reports: New Direction Christian Church in Memphis is streaming sermons, Tweeting during Bible study and using other social media to spread the Good Word. What about when it's time to pass the plate? Offerings online, gladly accepted.

Blue Like Jazz, Green Like Money

Blue Like Jazz Media Partners LLC in Brentwood is looking for $3 million, according to a filing with the SEC, in addition to $200K already raised under an equity offering promoted by Steve Taylor and Erick Goss. A wikipedia entry for Steve Taylor indicates his project may be linked to a filmic version of Donald Miller's book, Blue Like Jazz, which addresses Christian spirituality. The Strategic Financial Alliance, Atlanta, is shown receiving sales compensation.