MTV host disparages Purity Ring wearers, earns rebuke

I'm hardly surprised shock-artist Russell Brand said these things (he seemed to be on a mission to antagonize everything and everyone he could think of), but I am happy to see that someone was brave enough to call him out on the same platform so soon:

"While Brand’s political comments certainly brewed up a storm, what drew arguably the biggest response was Brand’s repeated jabs at the Jonas Brothers and the purity rings they wear as a symbol of their vow not to have premarital sex.

... Following Brand’s comments, American Idol winner and fellow purity ring wearer Jordin Sparks took to the stage, and before presenting an award, defended the evangelical Christian brothers with a quick statement [and drew applause]."

Sadly, the adjective Sparks chose to describe individuals who don't live chastely wasn't very charitable.

Brand, for his part, didn't know to stop when he was behind:

"[He] also encouraged Americans to vote for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in the upcoming election, referred to George W. Bush as a "retarded cowboy fella" and took a shot at Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin and her pregnant daughter."

Some have already stepped up to give Brand the appropriate slap on the snout he deserves:

Rock for Life, a national pro-life music and advocacy movement that promotes 832 bands, is demanding an apology from MTV Music Video Awards host Russell Brand for his sexist, judgmental and intolerant remarks.

"Brand is a sexist pig who has been arrested 11 times, once for indecent exposure,” said Erik Whittington, director of Rock for Life. “He appears to care more about making crude jokes to gain attention than he does offending who choose to live a lifestyle different from his own lascivious past.” (American Life League)

Hopefully Brand someday discovers how to be funny without appearing like a bigoted idiot.

Dawn Eden goes Down Under, encounters stupid reporting

Matthew Balan at News Busters has published a report on Dawn Eden fighting the good fight for chastity in the Aussie media, this despite encountering a less-than-fair treatment.

Read her first-hand report here and watch the video here.

She's also asking for prayers as she prepares for a second appearance opposite an outspoken abortion advocate. Keep up on her activities over at the Dawn Patrol.

Dawn Eden thrills the Today Show

From Dawn Eden's blog, the Dawn Patrol:

"Today is the big day: I'm appearing on NBC's "Today" show at 10:30 a.m. to discuss a topic related to my book The Thrill of the Chaste."

She's also published an article for MSNBC to dove-tail with her Today Show appearance, and fills in the backstory for the invite here. I hope video is made available. If so, I'll post it.

Jill Stanek has more on her blog.

update: here is the video.



It's funny how the hosts decide to ask "the doctor" to resolve the question. I wasn't aware sex was only an issue of physical health.

If folks want to be extra helpful, they can follow this link and give Dawn's article a (deservedly) high rating.