Month: April 2023
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The Book of Eli
I have recently rewatched The Book of Eli (2010) and thought I would analyse how it interests me. I admire Denzel Washington as an actor and a Christian. It is a post-apocalypse story where humanity has lost its way. Near the start of the film a women is being attacked (She tried to deceive him…
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Batman Vs Superman
I have blogged previously about my love for Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel and thought I would analyse its sequel Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Although nowhere as good as the original I was excited to watch the movie in 2016 the same year when my Mum died. I had not long come…
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Man of Steel
I have blogged before how a technologically advanced human society in Star Trek gives me hope of a more socialist future. I looked up to Picard as a voice of reason and diplomacy but there are many other characters beyond Star Trek that have been hugely influential on me. Superman from Man of Steel (2013)…
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The Rise of the Skywalker
Tonight I’m watching Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker on Blu-ray. I haven’t seen this film, well I think 20 minutes of it but at the time I wasn’t impressed. Anyway I will try to finish the Skywalker Saga tonight. I just saw Chewbacca and immediately thought of him as someone who is Autistic. He…
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The Social Contract
Developing my understanding of Social Contract theory was a milestone in my recovery. A Social Contract is where people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral & political rules of behaviour. E.g. Law in Social security, housing, crime, tax etc. What I realised from my own experiences was that the…
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The Last Jedi
Tonight I’m watching the Star Wars: The Last Jedi on blu ray. I had a thought that the Jedi don’t just represent figures of a mystical religion of light and dark. They represent people with power and knowledge of the ways of philosophy and theology. Knowing the difference between good and evil is important with…
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Shield of Faith
Sometimes when I talk to mental health professionals I feel like a politician. The professional obviously has their own politics and follows an ideology of their profession. I can sometimes be trying to explain myself in a coherent way that is grounded in philosophy and theory. It can be challenging as I can be pressed…
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Horses for Courses
I started a short MS Teams course today with my Trust on Anxiety and Social skills. I’ve done a lot of these kinds of courses since 2010. Anxiety was explained and we were introduced to CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and SMART goals. I once had an interest in ACT. I…
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Christian Sacraments
I’ve been reading about Christian sacraments this afternoon. My academic theological textbook has a chapter on it which has been most useful.Although I have participated in holy communion (a sacrament) on a Sunday since July it’s taken time for me to comprehend the meaning to me. A sacrament conveys God’s grace. God’s grace is usually…