A Question of Faith

The occurrence of natural disasters in Japan led to a softening of the absurdly sentimental habitats of this world. There are some who heartily presented their condolences to the Japanese where as there are also others who pondered on whether this suffering was unfair. While I understand the timely need and apparent reasoning for these concerns, I cannot help but comment on some of the issues raised recently. 

 

The main question asked pertains to the justification of such suffering which destroyed homes of numerous ‘innocent’ people. While contemplating on this matter of non-deserving punishment bestowed upon the blameless nation, one tends to forget the designation of one’s own self and the Supreme Being in question – which also causes one to neglect the fact that He is the biggest judge of all. Countless number of times I have heard people verbally assault the extremists, who intend to punish the wrong-doers, because they have no right to judge and thus the need of an omnipotent being is brought into the picture. Such acts are condemned and inquiries are raised because the judgment portrayed in this scenario is negative. The notion of individuals who are victims to the suffering being innocent is a form of positive judgment, which is seen in the very situation discussed. People automatically overlook this kind of judgment because it is positive and widely accepted; no one would condemn nor go against it. But one may question the validity of this judgment on the basis of flaws which the humans possess; the flaws which prevent living beings from reaching the heights and complexities of the Big Man’s master plan. And so I pose this question to the judges made of flesh and bones: Are you not doing what you strictly condemn? That is, are you not judging others by claiming them to be innocent and non-deserving of any suffering when you yourself condemn the fanatics for judging others and thus punishing them?

Rant on word usage #1

Usage of a word that needs a good ranting

HATE

I seriously despise the usage of this term hate. The reason is still unknown to me but perhaps I can still explain it. I can actually cut some slack for the people who use it only for objects which are man-made. But it enrages me to the core when people use it for God's creations; the primary examples of which would include humans, animals, plants, etc. This word is absolutely exasperating for me.

Pakistani Dramas, Monotony, Rantings....all the good stuff

Commonly asked question:
Why do Pakistanis watch more Bollywood as compared to Lollywood or Pakistani dramas?

Simple Answer:
Because most of the Pakistani dramas are (insert your choice of a not-so-good word) sad and full of grief!

Explanation + Ranting:
There was a time when people were crazy about Pakistani dramas. The casts, directors, locations, stories, themes used to be brilliant and extremely interesting. Now, that every channel is privatized and almost every drama has the same cast, producer and the director..the stories are turning out to be similar as well. Every drama that one puts on has at least some part which is extra-ordinarily sad. Even if it is true, I don't think people would want to see that on the television primarily because it doesn't relieve them of the tensions they see in their life every single day.
And thus, people turn to the Bollywood "leave-your-brains-at-home" comedy, even if its annoyingly boring. AT least it will contain some stupidity which might arouse a smile or two.

Suggestion to the TV world:
Make more sitcoms, even if they lack a great story line (such as Fifty Fifty) and light-hearted dramas with just a bit of sadness if it absolutely has to be there. And also, improve our movie industry so that people are able to come back to Pakistani media instead of searching for better alternatives.