Thanks for coming! I plan to post a lot of interesting articles and comment on a wide range of things-- from political to religious, from private to public, from formal writing on public policy to snippets on random observations.
Rachel Weisz makes a great point (hat tip: C-J):
posted by Eric Schansberg @ 7:44 PM
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First and foremost, I am saved by God's grace as manifested most clearly through the atoning death of Jesus Christ-- and thus, adopted into His family. As a result, I increasingly seek to extend His grace to others in my daily life. On the home front, I am a husband and father to four young men (two by adoption and two the more conventional way). Professionally, I am an economist who loves to teach and is active in public policy circles. Vocationally, I am an active writer and the author of three books (one on the book of Joshua; two on public policy-- one secular, one Christian). Finally, I am the co-author of a 21-month discipleship curriculum, Thoroughly Equipped (and a lighter 36-week version), for developing competent lay-leaders in the Church. Related to that work, Kurt and I have two books, Enough Horses in the Barn and Roll Up Your Sleeves.
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I don't know.
It seems like the comparison does not quite jive because the best athletes set the records and so should be on an equal footing.
Outsatnding movie acting not so much linked to causal effect of drug use.
Also, you definitely don't want that type of performance enhancing drug use to become acceptable and encouraged. It can be very harmful.
Think of all the aspiring professional athletes in U.S. middle & high schools and colleges!
I agree with what Rachel said and the comparison to Steroids is legit. While Steroids is a much dangerous drug, Botox does have it side effects and is abused just as much. Just look at Nicole Kidman and Meg Ryan to see the proof. Acting is about showing emotion and Botox when abused, does hinter that.
LB, I agree that the analogy does not hold fully. But I think it's close enough to connect the dots to the larger issue of the ethics and practice of various artificial enhancements.
I see the connection between the dots; however, for the reasons listed above I feel fine being a little more "outraged" (I'm not really outraged in either case)over steroids in professional athletes than Botox in Hollywood.
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