Watched Kingdom of Heaven this evening.
I finally get to watch a hollywood movie with a plot and an underlying theme, and i thoughit was really quite timely. Everytime I read about the discrimmination against the muslims after 911 (i mean apprehension is understandable but hostility?), and the supposed “freedom” and “democracy” bullshit by our dear Georgie, I keep getting reminded of the Crusades. Quite a thought provoking movie actually, the question “What is Jerusalem?” was very poignant.
“What is Jerusalem” indeed. A few responses to mull over in the movie.
King Baldwin: ” Jerusalem is me.”
Tiberias: ” I first started out fighting for religion, but then I found out I was fighting for the wealth and glory.”
Saladin: ” It’s nothing….. and everything.”
Balian: ” Your brother’s (Baldwin) Kingdom was in here (points to his mind) and in here (points to his heart), and as long as its there, it will never be defeated.”
Well congrats Balian, at least you found the salvation you were looking for.
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To other things.
I got the letter from NUS finally. good for me.
I’m still thinking too much about… about my life. I just can’t seem to shake off this feeling that my dream of the future life and the purpose of my being in this world deviates, well maybe I should say runs in two different directions.
Sigh.
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