to Jesse Heilmann
Email
jesse.heilmann[at]scumoftheearth[dot]net
Job Title
Staff
What I do at Scum
The books, pastor stuff, and, um, etc.
Why I follow Christ
Doing what Jesus says is the only thing that will make the world better. All the other philosophies(straight edge, Buddhism, etc. and communism on a whole different level) have limits to their goodness, ‘yourself’ in most cases. Jesus’ actions and ours, if we can follow, don’t stop at self-help; they have the impetus to infect evil with goodness. It’s truly a better world in the making and not just slowing evil down. And it makes for an interesting and vivid life.
Why I Work at Scum
Jesus was obviously and staunchly ‘outside the box’ and he was and is the best thing this world can hope in. Not fitting in the box itself, Scum, similarly, has more potential for positive change by identifying with and following Jesus, especially in North America. Change comes about by outcasts but outcasts are largely ignored so strategy and comradery are needed to catalyze effects. I try to develop that at Scum.
Favorite Books
The Gospel of Mark (Bible)
Genesis (Bible)
1984 by George Orwell
Dark Tower Series by Stephen King
Desiring God by John Piper (note: i HATE christian
non-fiction but this book really improved my life and
made it more enjoyable)
Favorite Movies
The Shawshank Redemption
The Empire Strikes Back
The Fellowship Of The Ring
Sixteen Candles
Brick
Favorite Albums
No Control – Bad Religion (or any album by Bad
Religion)
No Division – Hot Water Music
Catch For Us The Foxes – mewithoutYou
American Rubicon - Cobra Skulls
It’s Hard To Find A Friend – Pedro The Lion
No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical – Showbread
High School Rock – the Huntingtons
“If you find yourself in the record store with
rock’n'roll in one hand and something else in the
other, always buy the rock’n'roll”
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-Eddie Spaghetti of The Supersuckers
“Think before you die”
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-Greg Graffin of Bad Religion
“But I tell you ...”
- Jesus [italics mine]
