If ESPN Ruled the World

If missionaries have "gator-ball" then I suppose the foregin relations department should too.

Superman Returns Symbolism

If you haven't seen the movie, this should not ruin anything for you. But I'd like to point out some good things I noticed. And NO, I won't be discussing this over the pulpit in a testimony meeting.

1. Overall, the film stresses a theme about following the teachings of your father. Even if your earthly father is someone you don't look up to, we hall have a Heavenly Father who has given us so much counsel that can help us through hard times. In the film when Supes is struggling, he thinks about his father's teachings and admonitions: serve, set an example, don't be upset because you are different, remember your heritage, become as I am. -- All great things we can remember.

2. When shafted by Lois, instead of going home to Bon-bons and listening to Metallica's "fade to black" Supes focuses on serving others, instead of wallowing in self-pity.

3. In order to re-gain his full strength, Supes flies up above the clouds and absorbs the rays of the sun. In similar fashion, when we rise above the world through prayer, scripture study, service, temple attendance, etc. We are filled with the light of God and given the strength we need to overcome our trials.

4. X-ray vision can be used in a moral way.

Feel free to comment on anything else you saw.

Dumbledore Is Not Dead

To all you Hairless Potter fans, you will find this highly provacative.

http://www.dumbledoreisnotdead.com/

My personal opinion is that Dumbledore is dead, but will show up in Obi-Wan fashion through his Phoenix powers to help Harry in the 7th book.

I also predict that Harry will die in the last installment of the series so people cannot hijack the character in the future. He will become "the boy who died"

8-20-06: I recently heard that J.K. Rowling specifically denounced this web site. However, I don't think it ruins my predictions above. Dumbledor will be back in some way or another - and more powerful than you can possibly imagine!!!

LDS Film Question

If you had to show someone who is not LDS and has no knowledge of the church an LDS movie, what would it be?

Rules:

1. The film cannot be produced by the Church itself.
2. You cannot explain the movie to the person before they watch it.
3. After the movie, you'd be free to answer questions, but not ask them - Just to see what interests them, not promote your agenda.

(Of course, when directed, the rules may be broken)

I would pick: The Singles Ward.

Here is my answer:

The film is non-threatening. It has a lot of humor which I think gives a good picture of who we are. Plus it makes a point that members should do what they do by their own choice, not because of tradition. I think it would inspire many questions as it brings up many things that make us a peculiar people.

First Words

Actually, this is my second attempt at a Blog. Perhaps I'll keep this one up. I'll probably post when I'm at an emotional extreme or very bored. I hope it brings you whatever you were looking for.