August 29, 2004
Rev. Billy and the First Amendment

Quicktime clip

- In preparation for the RNC, Rev. Billy has been creating demonstrations where smart mobs gathered in public places to recite the First Amendment. On Saturday before the largest demonstration in the city, he led the faithful in six rousing choruses of that basic right.

For your Sunday (and everyday) inspiration, here's a short clip, from St. Marks Church, in the Lower East Side, New York.

Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping - Quicktime clip 8/28/04

Audio is a bit rough. In case you need the text:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

UPDATE: This post was picked up on Cory's site in a post by Xeni Jardin. Thanks, Xeni! And welcome Boing Boing readers!

Also, here is Rev. Billy's site:

Reverend Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping

Posted by Dave at August 29, 2004 03:15 AM