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Random musings and observations from an individual with too much time on his hands
Monday, July 28, 2003
Bow down to the Sun, for today is its day.
I saw Old School last night. It was very good, not what I expected. The previews I had seen didn't do it justice.
The wedding at the beginning, however, seemed a little random. It was woven into the fabric of the story well, but seemed almost unnecessary back-story.
Speaking of weddings, I helped film one this weekend. Quite the panoply of Christianity. Not physically, but verbally. I mean knee-deep in Dogma. Quite the dedicated bride and groom, as a matter of fact her parents didn't approve of the marriage, partially due to the religousosity of the groom; they didn't show up.
It is quite amazing to experience this first-hand. To be in the spectacle was in many ways amusing and enlightening. They would pray animatedly and often when the chance arose.
But for me, as well I expect most, it was too much. Religion, yes, should be part of your every-day life, but you should not constantly be pulling it out of your pocket and looking at it, as if it might disappear. That was the feeling I got.
I found this Bible verse on a message board the other day that was in the middle of a religion debate. I should read that book through one day, there are quite a few good quotes you can pull out against the 'thumpers.
(Matthew 6:5-6)
"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets that they may be seen of men."
I don't believe this was the case in this situation, simply I was in the presence of a few devoted followers. It is, however unfortunately, the case most of the time you hear prayer in public. Televangelests, and evangelists of most types are so adamant and forceful, I believe, for a great variety of negative reasons. They don't believe as much as they feel they should; they do bad things and pronounce faith to sooth their conscience; they feel the need to fit in or stand out or be more holier than thou.
On the other side, the quiet ones are often more profound. This seems to be part of the secret attraction of many Eastern spiritual belief systems; non-evangelistic, quiet and thoughtful monks. Of course, these people do appear in most major religions, but are over-shadowed by the loud ones. The loud ones who drown out the message with chatter and bigotry.
Perhaps next week we should go outside and thank the Sun and whatever deity you hold dear for its gift of light, heat, and life. Quietly.
The wedding at the beginning, however, seemed a little random. It was woven into the fabric of the story well, but seemed almost unnecessary back-story.
Speaking of weddings, I helped film one this weekend. Quite the panoply of Christianity. Not physically, but verbally. I mean knee-deep in Dogma. Quite the dedicated bride and groom, as a matter of fact her parents didn't approve of the marriage, partially due to the religousosity of the groom; they didn't show up.
It is quite amazing to experience this first-hand. To be in the spectacle was in many ways amusing and enlightening. They would pray animatedly and often when the chance arose.
But for me, as well I expect most, it was too much. Religion, yes, should be part of your every-day life, but you should not constantly be pulling it out of your pocket and looking at it, as if it might disappear. That was the feeling I got.
I found this Bible verse on a message board the other day that was in the middle of a religion debate. I should read that book through one day, there are quite a few good quotes you can pull out against the 'thumpers.
(Matthew 6:5-6)
"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets that they may be seen of men."
I don't believe this was the case in this situation, simply I was in the presence of a few devoted followers. It is, however unfortunately, the case most of the time you hear prayer in public. Televangelests, and evangelists of most types are so adamant and forceful, I believe, for a great variety of negative reasons. They don't believe as much as they feel they should; they do bad things and pronounce faith to sooth their conscience; they feel the need to fit in or stand out or be more holier than thou.
On the other side, the quiet ones are often more profound. This seems to be part of the secret attraction of many Eastern spiritual belief systems; non-evangelistic, quiet and thoughtful monks. Of course, these people do appear in most major religions, but are over-shadowed by the loud ones. The loud ones who drown out the message with chatter and bigotry.
Perhaps next week we should go outside and thank the Sun and whatever deity you hold dear for its gift of light, heat, and life. Quietly.
