Friday, February 26, 2010

The Mist

So I was watching the Mist today. It's a pretty good movie starring Thomas Jane that came out a few years ago. Let me rephrase that, it's an amazing movie. One of the best I've seen in years. The underlying theme in the movie is how religion can and is used for evil to instill fear and obedience in society. This is so true in my opinion. Many people over the years have either said they were a prophet or sent down from heaven to lead the people to salvation, only to be found out as liars. Now, I am not an atheist. I guess I would be considered Agnostic. Meaning I believe that there is a God (I grew up in the south in a hybrid Catholic/Baptist society), but not in a particular religion. My life in churches in the South has slowly turned me off to the organized religion. They have a you vs us attitude.

I understand the purpose of religion and I think it's very necessary. It's purpose is to instill hope and inspire the masses to achieve great things. And in that respect I think religion is a beautiful thing that could make individuals better in their day to day lives. The problem with that is that there has to be someone in charge and humans (in my opinion) are inherently evil (with the capacity to do good). Not going to go on a long rant about the crusades, Republicans, or try to disprove any particular religion or sect. What I would say is that if it makes you a better person and helps you lead a better life, believe what ever you want. I will fully support it (Like my opinion on your life actually matters. haha).

To sum up the post: Religion should be used for the betterment of an individual and society as a whole.

Its funny that all of this was sparked by watching 'The Mist'. Go Thomas Jane.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Saints Win Super Bowl aka I Can Die A Happy Man.

When the Saints won the super bowl, I was able to finally put the horrendous 2009 behind me and start fresh in 2010. I had been waiting for the victory my entire life. I have been a Saints fan for my entire life and it was no easy journey.

We didn't win our first playoff game until I was in High School. We dealt with Mike Ditka as head coach, Heath Shuler-Kerry Collins at QB, numerous botched draft choices, etc. I never wore a paper bag, nor did I answer to the nickname Aints. I hated the thought Saints fans would hide themselves in shame. I bought a pair of Saints tennis shoes from Wal-Mart when they had a horrible season. I order New Orleans Saints cakes for four separate birthdays.

Side note: The cake is the worst cake imaginable. The black icing makes it taste like ass and cigarette ashes.

But the fact that in my ripe age of 24 I got to get shit faced, piss on the streets of Hollywood Blvd drunk and watch the Saints come from behind and win the super bowl is without a doubt the happiest moment I could ever have.

Nothing will ever top that moment, but I will have to get close with my career.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Fun Black Facts #1

Shit, just realized it's black history month. Okay kiddies. It's time for Fun Black Facts by Robert Love. Every day I will give one random fact about black people in America. Whether it be struggle, inspirational stories of love, or just random stupidity. I will try and avoid the obvious already famous black names.

Today's black fact: John Punch was the first Black man in America to be punished more harshly than his white counterparts. He was given life, while his co-conspirators received 1 and 3 years respectably. The crime escaping bondage. The year 1640. It's going to be a fun month. lol