Religion: hoax or reality?
Disclaimer: Before I start, I'd like to make it clear that I am in no way condemning religion in any shape or form, or doubting anyone's opinion to believe in any form of doctrine. I am purely stating my own opinions and thoughts but in no way am i enforcing them to be the truth. I also find religion and spirituality extremely fascinating, but do not conform to it. If you are sensitive to content criticising religion, please do not read.
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So let's begin.
Being someone that has had religion thrust upon them from a young age, I know what it feels like to be told you believe in something without a second thought, or any doubt. I went along with the idea of conforming to a religion for a long period of time, but up until three years ago I realised that to me, religion isn't defined by god or spirituality; it's defined by events, family and food. So is that really what religion should be about? I did some research, asked around and even ended up talking to a priest in my perplexity and found out the answer: no. From within, I should believe in the higher power, believe in the ideologies and it should become a part of me. I should not re-construct myself to become a part of it.
To a certain extent, I think that religion is something society needs. Hope; belief that the human population is not completely alone, and that there is a higher power looking out for you. These can all be pretty reassuring things, and studies show that piety is a tactic in which depression is combated. But does spirituality and religion come at a price? Are they used by society to threaten a generation? I have in my lifetime(which isn't very long to judge), heard in many languages and forms people essentially being told that they are ''going to hell'' for breaking the rules of a religion. Haven't we pushed past the stages of propaganda and brain-washing in our societies by now? We as humans have developed in all mental areas-so why are we still stuck screaming at little children that God will punish them?
As an example, lying is condemned in many religions and almost puts pressure on people-but are there any times when it is justified and needed to tell a fib? For example, although this may be a far fetched example, the case of Anne Frank, and the lie which saved her family can be considered. Without the lie, she would of been found out sooner.
So is it really okay to force views on a generation, instead of giving them the freedom of opinion?
However the other side to the argument is equally as discreditable. Rules and pressure are perhaps, needed to maintain a structured, and panic free soceity just like laws are constitutive. Generally lying isn't okay and can lead to a generation going hay-wired.
There is much more than can be said about this but this is a just a brief glimpse into the discussion, sorry if it offends, and doesn't seem creditable to you: i have may not have enough knowledge to judge appropriately.
Thank you for reading, Natasha.
Sunday 22 January 2012
Thursday 19 January 2012
Keith (2008)- a review
So I guess I'm the type of person that has to turn everything into something personally touching. I'll play the soundtrack for any tear-fest over and over forcing myself to develop nostalgic feelings and then I'll cry over my iPod for a month or so and then move on.So maybe my emotions are too highly strung to see this film from a clear peripheral but-after a year upon the first time I watched this- I can safely say I absolutely adore the theme, the music and the acting in 'Keith 2008' directed by Todd Kessler and written by; David Zabel,Tod Kessler (screenplay) and Ron Carlson’s (story).
The movie centres around 17 year old ''Natalie''(Elisabeth Harnois) a character who we grow to love, and approve of due to her right approach to well...everything! Academically focused, she knows what she wants (Duke with a tennis scholarship) and knows how to get it, is a social buff and has a gently beautiful taste centered to her. So when we see her excelling in practically all fields of a young adult we know that this lady has bright plans ahead of her-as her parents emphasis upon her. But what no one factored into the equation is a young Jesse McCartney almost ''positioning'' himself in her life and twisting her streamline success into an array of lust filled confusion. She has everything to lose. Before he starts with her, he has already lost the most important thing to him and so he is the worst thing to ever happen to her.
The film has an enthralling sequence of events to it that seemed to be defined to me by the moments when Natalie and Keith ride in the truck, which ultimately can be represented in the timeline of their relationship development.
Then there are all the other moments, which have no relevance to my viewing pleasure (partially an over-reaction as I maybe fell a little too hard with Keith Zettrestrom) when Natalie is with the other one. Rafael (Ignacio Serricchio).
The slow, dreary pattern of the film and the almost drab scenery all serve as a way of emphasis for the characters development with each-other. Not to be clashed or over-ruled. It all adds to the brilliance of the film and completely involves the audience in the relationship. Shall I be embarrassingly cheesy and give then a name? Katalie. Neith. I prefer Neith.
The completely shocking and teary ending is something that will stay with me for a long time and that has changed my perception to life in a sense. You never know what you have until it's gone. If you're a crier, you'll definitely need some tissues for this number.
Overall I highly recommend the movie(taken off screen; only available by DVD) for its emotional depth with humorous undertones woven into the complex plot that serve as perfect entertainment.
Thankyou for reading-Natasha.
Disclaimer: All the following pictures are not mine and have been taken from google images.
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