Sorry, but this is the last time...

We were given this booklet and it made for an interesting read along the journey back home.
Though I still have few major gripes, I cannot seem to agree with most of what they told me.
For example,
-dancing is a sin
-spending your money on perfumes, etc. is sinful as they money can be utilized in a better way
-strictly no reading fantasy novels; Eragon, Harry Potter...
-strictly no fantasy movies
-Evolution and anything of sort shouldn't be taught in schools/universities because God created everything
-Space exploration is a controversial topic as most of them strongly oppose to the idea while a small number thinks that it's beneficial.
-No stem cell research or cloning of any living thing, including the future cloning of liver/heart etc.
-They shunted the idea of scientists trying to figure out everything in life.

The thing is they do not believe that an advancement in science is needed. I argued that through our curiosity, we learn more and we improve at the same time. I said that I strongly believe our future generation should have the option of having their major organs or tissues cloned so that it can be used in the case of emergency. I want the future generation to have the best medicines at their disposal. That way, many years from now the earth will have less sick people. Don't you want to live in a better world where almost all sickness and perhaps cancer can be cured? How would you feel if your child needed a kidney transplant but she couldn't find a suitable donor? Won't you wish for science to be able to help her? Or did you rather have you child die for the sake of "God did not intent for us to do so" ?
If I were to have a sick child in desperate need of medication and/or surgery, I would NOT even think twice WHETHER it is ACCEPTABLE in God's view.

Sorry but things like this make me look at Christianity in disgust. I sincerely do not know how many of you oppose to the idea of science making our life better.

Perhaps some of you will enlighten me on this matter.

Merry Xmas!

Enjoy your food! But don't overeat =) [That applies to me too :( ] In any case, if you need help losing the weight you gained during Xmas, be sure to ask your Doctor about Xenical.

So to all my blogging friends, thank you for your friendship and I wish you a Merry Xmas. Take this opportunity to get together with your loved ones. :)

PS. The second photo was taken years ago! I found it earlier this year and decided to re-use it for Xmas. ;) Sorry about the overall contrast of the photo. I tried to salvage it but damage's done. :(

The true spirit of sharing

I applaud Ruth for being a polite host by ensuring her guests never run out of food. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the family of four who were seated with us. They proceeded to gulp down every food as soon as it arrived. Apart from that, they shamelessly stockpiled even more food onto their plates. I mean, if there IS still food on your plate, please finish if before proceeding to take even more from the serving plate. I was embarrassed by the event as my friend and her mom had little to eat at the end of it all. I did the best I could, by not eating at all with the hope of making sure my friends had their share of the meals. I went back with an empty stomach but I'm glad my friend and her mom enjoyed the dinner.
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The photo above is the classic example of why I simply hate shooting in dim lighting condition. I wanted to use my flash but it would be rude to do so. I ended up with a rather noisy picture and I had to clear up some noises.

Jesus, God's gift to us!

Somehow I get the feeling, my poor old friends are in for a shocker. My friend, A, in particular does not believe in the existence of God and practically questions everyone's belief. Put her and me in our Moral & Ethics Class and you're all in for a heated debate.

Either way, I have warned them in advance not to create any scene during the dinner. That means no laughing & giggling during the presentation. I'm planning to bring along my camera to see if I could capture any photos to share on my blog. ;)