Ever since I can remember, I’ve always loved the movie, Space Jam. The movie introduced me to Bill Murray (starring as Bill), to Danny DeVito (who played the evil theme park proprietor - Swackhammer), and of course to the the infamous Michael Jordan. I was so engorged in this sci-fi kids movie that I related almost everything to Michael Jordan and Space Jam.
In school, I’d only buy Gatorade products, I’d constantly worry about what Bugs Bunny would think if I failed a test, or if switching from tennis to lacrosse was as detrimental to my career as Jordan making the 180 flip from basketball to baseball. To elaborate even further, my devoutness even correlated to my Christian roots, where I’d proudly recount my rendition of the famous “WWJD” (what would Jesus Do?) …show more content…
Anyways, when we were both around 7 and 8, her father drove us home after a play date and for some reason, religion was brought into context. Now, for any kid who grew up in a Christian youth group knows, rule numero uno of being a young Christian is to love through …show more content…
The pinnacles of ethical behavior, the absolute truths, I had encouraged and correlated to religion and Space Jam reflected my selfishness and ignorance. Paradoxically, the things that I had said out of absolute compassion and care were seen as inherent evils. This event coupled with my Space Jam posse helped me realize that absolutes - whether they be religious beliefs or stringent philosophies - in practice, often have unforeseen consequences that hurt and negatively affect a wide net of respective and amazing people. I still cringe at how much I must have hurt her and her father. Luckily, they still think I’m pretty dumb so maybe I get a
In school, I’d only buy Gatorade products, I’d constantly worry about what Bugs Bunny would think if I failed a test, or if switching from tennis to lacrosse was as detrimental to my career as Jordan making the 180 flip from basketball to baseball. To elaborate even further, my devoutness even correlated to my Christian roots, where I’d proudly recount my rendition of the famous “WWJD” (what would Jesus Do?) …show more content…
Anyways, when we were both around 7 and 8, her father drove us home after a play date and for some reason, religion was brought into context. Now, for any kid who grew up in a Christian youth group knows, rule numero uno of being a young Christian is to love through …show more content…
The pinnacles of ethical behavior, the absolute truths, I had encouraged and correlated to religion and Space Jam reflected my selfishness and ignorance. Paradoxically, the things that I had said out of absolute compassion and care were seen as inherent evils. This event coupled with my Space Jam posse helped me realize that absolutes - whether they be religious beliefs or stringent philosophies - in practice, often have unforeseen consequences that hurt and negatively affect a wide net of respective and amazing people. I still cringe at how much I must have hurt her and her father. Luckily, they still think I’m pretty dumb so maybe I get a