BC & AD vs BCE & CE

Some people are trying to change what the majority of people use as their dating system, from BC and AD of the Christian world to BCE (Before common era) and CE (Comman era). The reason for this is that non-Christians are being forced to use Christian terms, but I do not see why 'we' (being Christians) should be forced to change because some people feel uncomfortable. They can change if they want to, that doesn't worry me in the slightest, but I will continue to use the same system that has been around for hundreds of years.

What I dissagree with about this situation is that peoples beliefs are being forced on others, not only the dating system being forced on non-Christians, but also the new system being forced on everyone, regardless. This is not on, and should be frowned upon by society. Thankfully I have not heard that the 'new' system has come into practice in very many places at all.

Categories: Rants, Misc, Religion

The Perfect Christmas

I will now aim to show you just what it means to have Christmas in Australia. Picture this: 43 degrees celsius, 70% humidity, and the air-con on full bull. And that's only at 9.00 in the morning.

Naturally the first thing to happen is the presents, but once they are out of the way the food really begins. Breakfast starts with pancakes, and hopefully some form of meat (bacon or sausages are always good).

Church would also come next, unless you have gone to a midnight mass.

Then more food: Christmas lunch, the main meal of the day. Chicken, turkey, ham, several varieties of salads, pudding, pavlova, and ice-creams. By the end of this meal you are thoroughly stuffed!

The most important part of the day come straight after and lasts for a few hours: the afternoon nap. Once this has come and gone, more food should be ready. I'm sure you can imagine what comes next.

Some kind of sporting event follows; cricket, golf, ping pong... whatever takes your fancy. Then an early night, as there is nothing good on TV.

That, is the perfect Christmas!

Categories: Australia, Christmas

King Kong Review

Peter Jackson's King Kong really is another awesome film by the now legendary director. It portrays the classic story of Kong, a 25 foot tall gorilla, who is taken captive and shown on display. He then goes on a rampage, killing many, before climbing the Empire State Tower and finally being overcome by aeroplanes.

This well known tale really draws the viewing in, and brings a human-like character to Kong. It shows his loneliness and his anger, as well as his friendlinesses. At one stage Kong roars with laughter as he continually pushes Ann over. Because you seem to 'know' Kong throughout the movie, it really is sad when he is killed.

Three words some up the entire movie: 'Kong is cool!' Easily the best part was when Kong single handedly killed three T-Rexs and then slaughtered the Big T-Rex. The entire concept of a giant ape is classic, and will be hard to be beaten.

A must see!

Categories: Movies, Kong!