I recently saw this movie starring Don Cheadle and it was quite interesting. Besides the fact that Cheadle has such a diverse acting resume and should have already won an actor of the year award, the storyline was thought provoking.
The plot focused on the gray area of terrorism. From all sides, America and its allies versus the "radicals", the logic of everyone was steeped in rhetoric, misinformation, a lack of understanding, and the acceptance of stereotypes with no hesitation.
It's amazing how we class large groups of people so instantaneously. We can condemn those we know nothing about. We can watch blood being spilled and as long as it is in the name of our side of "righteousness" then all is seemingly well.
Religion outside the of U.S. is astounding - not for the doctrines or the tenets of the religion itself, but for its ability to unify so many people to a common cause and mindstate. Even hatred in unison is extraordinary.
Entire countries gather at the same hour for prayer. Entire cities are wrapped in traditions practiced 2,000 years prior.
Countries are bound by beliefs that shape and hold the people together. America is steeped in traditions meant to segregate and belittle. Celebrations that shatter common goodwill and religions that attempt to create division and enemies.
How does a country so rich become so poor?
From the movie, everyone involved is fighting for freedom, patriotism, or religion. Christians and Muslims - all on missions of righteousness.
But somewhere along the way we got confused...we lost the Light...
The plot focused on the gray area of terrorism. From all sides, America and its allies versus the "radicals", the logic of everyone was steeped in rhetoric, misinformation, a lack of understanding, and the acceptance of stereotypes with no hesitation.
It's amazing how we class large groups of people so instantaneously. We can condemn those we know nothing about. We can watch blood being spilled and as long as it is in the name of our side of "righteousness" then all is seemingly well.
Religion outside the of U.S. is astounding - not for the doctrines or the tenets of the religion itself, but for its ability to unify so many people to a common cause and mindstate. Even hatred in unison is extraordinary.
Entire countries gather at the same hour for prayer. Entire cities are wrapped in traditions practiced 2,000 years prior.
Countries are bound by beliefs that shape and hold the people together. America is steeped in traditions meant to segregate and belittle. Celebrations that shatter common goodwill and religions that attempt to create division and enemies.
How does a country so rich become so poor?
From the movie, everyone involved is fighting for freedom, patriotism, or religion. Christians and Muslims - all on missions of righteousness.
But somewhere along the way we got confused...we lost the Light...
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