Here is a video that was linked from David Crowder's website. David Crowder Band is, by far, one of the most talented worship bands of our time. Their lyrics are deeply enriched with biblical truths and convictions. This video is a prime example of the impact their music has; but more importantly (I believe they would agree), their music is just an instrument that leads to worship of the One, True God. He is worthy!

Here is a quote from a book called Busted: Exposing Popular Myths about Christianity by Fred von Kamecke.

"It is difficult for us to grasp the disgrace of the cross in the ancient world. We have roughly two thousand years of church history that has transformed it into a thing of beauty, whether adorning a breath-taking Renaissance painting or a delicate neck. In the first century, the cross represented nothing but brutality, a shameful death, and a truly cursed way to leave the land of the living. it was reserved for the worst offenders and was done as a public example of what lay ahead for any like-minded rabble rousers."

I highly recommend this book. If you are looking for a very easy read on poplar myths about Christianity, then this is the book for you. The author is a pastor and professor who has a gift for communicating some difficult topics in an easy to understand way.

You can buy the book here or here.

P.S. My awesome dad bought this book for me as a gift. You can thank him for the quote.