The Betrayal by Technology | A Portrait of Jacques Ellul (1996)
This hour long interview with French theologian/sociologist Jacques Ellul was produced by "Rerun Productions" (rerunproducties.nl) in Amsterdam. While the interview is available elsewhere on the internet, this is a far higher quality version.
In the interview Ellul discusses how the technological society differs from previous societies, how it leads to a breakdown in ethics and worldviews and the hope we may have in changing.
Aired twice on IKON television (Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland), in the Netherlands.
0:00 - The Trisagion Prayers
1:43 - Prayer of Thanksgiving
2:40 - Prayer for Forgiveness
3:09 - The Nicene Creed
4:25 - Psalm 142
5:56 - Prayer for the End of the Day
6:45 - Benediction
This documentary is unique in its attempt to combine information about some of the architectural features of Chartres Cathedral with a search into the mysteries, the deeper meaning and purpose of a sacred place. Are there sacred sites? How do they affect us, if we allow ourselves to be sensitive to their energies?
How can Chartres Cathedral be understood, in terms of its sacred geometry? One hour is too short a time to unravel all its mysteries, but it can point the viewer towards some of the Cathedral’s deeper meanings. The documentary aims to both uplift and inspire, and leave the viewer with a feeling of hope, of being part of a wider community capable of working together in harmony, as were those who built Chartres Cathedral in 12th century France.
Memorable images of Chartres Cathedral’s stained glass windows, striking stonework and statues, the famous labyrinth and beautiful music by American composer Richard Einhorn, accompany an insightful commentary. Professor Keith Critchlow, a leading specialist in Sacred Geometry and Architecture, elaborates on his personal findings about the cathedral, and guides us with knowledge and wisdom throughout the documentary. Malcolm Miller, the well-known author, and Chartres Cathedral tour guide, offers his own perspective on the Cathedral and its Christian symbolism. The documentary represents a perfect starting point for those who may be interested in all things Sacred. It is an ideal resource for architectural students and those who want to know more about medieval buildings, European history and culture.
This ever-popular documentary has now (2014) been re-mastered and reissued by the Producer and Director of the film, Louise Illig-Mooncie.
0:00 - The Trisagion Prayers
1:43 - Prayer of Thanksgiving
2:40 - Prayer for Forgiveness
3:09 - The Nicene Creed
4:25 - Psalm 50
6:29 - Prayer for the End of the Day
7:17 - Benediction
0:00 - The Trisagion Prayers
1:43 - Prayer of Thanksgiving
2:40 - Prayer for Forgiveness
3:09 - The Nicene Creed
4:25 - Psalm 130
4:58 - Prayer for the End of the Day
5:46 - Benediction
0:00 - The Trisagion Prayers
1:46 - Morning Prayer to the Holy Trinity
2:35 - The Nicene Creed
3:55 - Psalm 5
5:18 - 2 Corinthians 6, verses 1-10
6:51 - Matthew 25, verses 14-30
9:19 - Intercessory Prayers
12:20 - Prayer for the Beginning of the Day
13:10 - Benediction
13:50 - Fr. Stephen de Young's commentary on 2 Corinthians 6, verses 1-10
Is the city a toaster (an object) or a cat (a living organism)? Hope in Source's Henry and Nadia are joined by Dr. Timothy Patitsis to talk about how physical and digital spaces, like liturgy, can be understood as "the work of the people". They discuss science as organized complexity, the meaning of knowledge, recursive societies, fractal hierarchies, and implications for governance.
Dr. Timothy Patitsas has been Assistant Professor of Orthodox Christian Ethics at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Boston, Massachusetts since 2005. His dissertation, The King Returns to His City: An Interpretation of the Great Week and Bright Week Cycle of the Orthodox Church, combined interests in complexity theory, liturgy, urbanism, and the economic and political writings of Jane Jacobs.
For original audio and show notes: http://hopeinsource.com/city/
0:00 - The Trisagion Prayers
1:46 - Morning Prayer to the Holy Trinity
2:35 - The Nicene Creed
3:52 - Psalm 3
4:48 - Ephesians 3, verses 8-21
6:26 - Mark 11, verses 23-26
7:10 - Intercessory Prayers
10:11 - Prayer for the Beginning of the Day
11:00 - Benediction
11:45 - Fr. Stephen de Young's commentary on Ephesians 3, verses 8-21