"Real Life Avengers"

The Avengers is a team of superheroes created by famous comic book writer Stan Lee in 1963.  They have been called "Earth's Mightiest Heroes", and has included some of the most popular Marvel Comics characters: Iron Man, The Hulk, Captain America, and Thor.

A rotating roster has become a staple of the team, although one theme remains the same: the Avengers fight "the foes no single superhero can withstand".  Some of these "foes" have been humans, robots, gods,  and other supernatural beings.

Being the huge Marvel Comics fan that I am, I was exited when I heard that this comic was going to be turned into a movie.

Sometimes you can find inspiration in the most unusual places. I was thinking about this upcoming movie, and the concept of "Avengers".   I was thinking, "that's what we need, Real Life Avengers"!

You see comics are a lot like real life.  I believe that the reason that we have so many problems in the world today, is because we don't have enough unity.  There is too much "every man for himself".  Or "every family for themselves".

To overcome "real life foes" like crime, poverty, and racism we need more "real life avengers".  People who are willing to come together to accomplish what "no single superhero can do by himself".

And the responsibility shouldn't be only just a select few. Just like the Avengers, there should be a rotating roster of people willing, ready, and able to make a difference.

We may not all be "Iron Man", but let us all play our part in being "Real Life Avengers".

Breaking News?

Right now, the United States of America, and many other people of the world are celebrating the killing and the death of allegedly one of the most notorious terrorists in World history.

All over the media, you can read breaking news: The Death of Osama Bin Laden.  People are marching in the streets, lining up at the entrance of The White House, and spreading the news all over the world.

While some may view this as a victory and a grand achievement for the United States and "others" affected, I can't help but view this event from a universal principle perspective.

I see the celebration of killing, death, and violence over love, peace, and unity.  To simply put it, "a man reaps what he sows".

The death of one man won't solve all our problems, no matter how notorious and powerful he may have been.  What about all of his followers?  Violence brings violence.

This event just shows what our morals and values are as a country.

Could it be that we are being deceived?  Could this be a decoy for a larger plan?  What if instead of killing Osama Bin Laden we were able to spread The Kingdom of God to a region and impact the lives of those "involved"?

Let us celebrate unity, love, and peace.  The economy getting better is a thing to celebrate.

Breaking News! We are still in darkness, and celebrate death over celebrating life...