Rude Awakening

I haven't even begun to read Les Miserables yet, but i know its going to be a good thought-provoking read.

misere: (1) misery (2) utmost poverty, destitution
Les Miserables: the poor, the wretched, the outcasts, the underdogs, the rejected of society and the rebels against society

There exists a condition of social condemnation, artificially creating a human hell within civilization. We continue to live with the degradation of man, the subjection of women and the atrophy of the child. Nowhere is social asphyxia more obvious than the so-called kingdom of unexpected treasures (or whatever spiel they got going on now).
Be seen and be judged. That's how it is.

This malaise is only compounded by the increasingly stifling religiosity of the place.
Today I passed some devout christians in the street attempting to inspire people in their faith, not just by preaching but using rap and song to send out their message. While i do not agree in their message I applaud their modernity.
It forces me to contrast their methods with that of muslims, and what most people see coming from them today. What we see and think of is hate preaching or terrorism or restriction. The demand for obedience rather than demand of faith. This is wrong, no? There seems to be an outdated-ness, an inability or unwillingness to compromise or evolve with the times, which if they really wish to inspire faith in us might be needed. Faith and obedience are two very different things and people should recognize that.

Disclaimer: Just some random thoughts, no harm meant. Provocative but essentially harmless musings. Anyone offended by this.. ur too sensitive =p