Copying or Inspiration?

Check out the debate raging about borrowing creative ideas from "the world".  I'm of the opinion that there's nothing wrong with borrowing ideas from "the world" in presenting a message.  If it's not working anymore, don't use it.  Think of a different way of doing things.  In the current series we've been doing called "Renovation", we were initially tempted to use the "Extreme Makeover: Life Edition" theme.  I'm glad we went a different route.  Anyway, check out the hubbub here, then check out Gary Lamb's response here.