Comments on: The Matrix: Why I Chose the Red Pill (Part 1) http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/ A Perceptive Eye on News, Life & Society. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:21:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: RS http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-18216 RS Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:14:54 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-18216 I love the perspective you took on this! I never thought of it that way but it's true--whenever there has been a revelation or manifesttation of/from God, it's sorta like the red pill/blue pill idea. Hope you find the Truth! I love the perspective you took on this! I never thought of it that way but it’s true–whenever there has been a revelation or manifesttation of/from God, it’s sorta like the red pill/blue pill idea.
Hope you find the Truth!

]]> By: Neda http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1759 Neda Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:29:23 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1759 Ronsterjoon This is excellent. A friend in Newham wanted an explanation of the Matrix and word-of-mouth lore has it that the film was inspired by quotes from the Baha'i Writings. It is good to have an explanation to point people to. Bring on Part 2..... :) Ronsterjoon
This is excellent. A friend in Newham wanted an explanation of the Matrix and word-of-mouth lore has it that the film was inspired by quotes from the Baha’i Writings. It is good to have an explanation to point people to.
Bring on Part 2…..
:)

]]> By: ronnie http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1498 ronnie Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:31:42 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1498 Thanks Badhras for your comment. You have raised very interesting points. Especially "One thing religious types are very good at doing is pointing at (or selling) the paradise. They often fail to mention the fine print… that there’s a journey… and it’s wrought with challenges and tests… and that it can hurt at times, when you have to come face-to-face with all of the grime and horror that is you." First of all, my entry is definitely an oversimplification of the Search for Truth. as a simple follower of a Faith, there is no way I can sum up all the intricacies of the mystical journey of the soul in a small blog entry. My entry is simply talking about the idea of choice, and free will to begin that search. As in the film, once Neo takes the pill, then his troubles really begin. I completely agree with you that the journey is wrought with challenges and tests...... that is what part 2 is all about. The journey is not peachy. Paradise is a very abstract thing to many. In the Baha'i Faith its nearness to God, which has infinite degrees. Its not a location, place and its not black and white. There is lots of to-ing and fro-ing along the way. Progression, regression. The idea of the journey is 2 steps forward, one step back (via tests)....overall, hopefully the net gain is that you move forward! However the choice to begin the search or journey is more black and white, but it can happen at many points in your life.... not just once. Taking the pill is the easiest thing to do in the journey. The further you go on the journey, the harder the tests get. That is how we grow. Thanks for your comment again, and thanks for reading. Stay tuned for Part 2. :) Thanks Badhras for your comment. You have raised very interesting points.

Especially “One thing religious types are very good at doing is pointing at (or selling) the paradise. They often fail to mention the fine print… that there’s a journey… and it’s wrought with challenges and tests… and that it can hurt at times, when you have to come face-to-face with all of the grime and horror that is you.”

First of all, my entry is definitely an oversimplification of the Search for Truth. as a simple follower of a Faith, there is no way I can sum up all the intricacies of the mystical journey of the soul in a small blog entry. My entry is simply talking about the idea of choice, and free will to begin that search. As in the film, once Neo takes the pill, then his troubles really begin.

I completely agree with you that the journey is wrought with challenges and tests…… that is what part 2 is all about. The journey is not peachy. Paradise is a very abstract thing to many. In the Baha’i Faith its nearness to God, which has infinite degrees. Its not a location, place and its not black and white. There is lots of to-ing and fro-ing along the way. Progression, regression. The idea of the journey is 2 steps forward, one step back (via tests)….overall, hopefully the net gain is that you move forward!

However the choice to begin the search or journey is more black and white, but it can happen at many points in your life…. not just once.

Taking the pill is the easiest thing to do in the journey. The further you go on the journey, the harder the tests get. That is how we grow.

Thanks for your comment again, and thanks for reading. Stay tuned for Part 2. :)

]]> By: Badhras http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1488 Badhras Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:40:00 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1488 And then there are those who are like Cypher... chose the red pill and ended up wishing they opted for the blue pill. As a disclaimer, I'm not here to question, tempt, or accuse your faith. Rather, I'm simply reminding you that the blue pill is rather compelling for many... and why not? Why go outside, when you can watch TV inside? Why learn, when you can be told what you need to know? Why be confronted with choices of consequence when you can choose between McDonalds or Burger King, Coke or Pepsi, Democrat or Republican? There is something nice about being fat, dumb, and happy... it's just a different kind of 'nice'. If you spend your life comfortable in the soft and warm squishy that is feces, your awakening isn't exactly going to be fun. You have to be a certain type of individual that is willing to accept the burden of conscience. One thing religious types are very good at doing is pointing at (or selling) the paradise. They often fail to mention the fine print... that there's a journey... and it's wrought with challenges and tests... and that it can f*ing hurt at times, when you have to come face-to-face with all of the grime and horror that is you. That even when you thought you were better or wiser or more enlightened, there was yet another thing to learn, another fault to uncover and correct, and always yet another step to take in the infinite journey towards God. Yes, the Truth that is God is nice, bright, and shiny... full of warm fuzzy feelings. Well worth it for those who strive... but you really gotta' want to. And then there are those who are like Cypher… chose the red pill and ended up wishing they opted for the blue pill. As a disclaimer, I’m not here to question, tempt, or accuse your faith. Rather, I’m simply reminding you that the blue pill is rather compelling for many… and why not? Why go outside, when you can watch TV inside? Why learn, when you can be told what you need to know? Why be confronted with choices of consequence when you can choose between McDonalds or Burger King, Coke or Pepsi, Democrat or Republican? There is something nice about being fat, dumb, and happy… it’s just a different kind of ‘nice’. If you spend your life comfortable in the soft and warm squishy that is feces, your awakening isn’t exactly going to be fun. You have to be a certain type of individual that is willing to accept the burden of conscience. One thing religious types are very good at doing is pointing at (or selling) the paradise. They often fail to mention the fine print… that there’s a journey… and it’s wrought with challenges and tests… and that it can f*ing hurt at times, when you have to come face-to-face with all of the grime and horror that is you. That even when you thought you were better or wiser or more enlightened, there was yet another thing to learn, another fault to uncover and correct, and always yet another step to take in the infinite journey towards God. Yes, the Truth that is God is nice, bright, and shiny… full of warm fuzzy feelings. Well worth it for those who strive… but you really gotta’ want to.

]]> By: ronnie http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1474 ronnie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:32:49 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1474 thanks Doc. of course you can, i'd be honoured. Truth seekers unite indeed. Truth is the light we need to illumine those passages of darkness that we often get lost in. thanks Doc. of course you can, i’d be honoured.

Truth seekers unite indeed.

Truth is the light we need to illumine those passages of darkness that we often get lost in.

]]> By: Doc http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1472 Doc Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:11:24 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1472 I hope you don't mind that I quote excerpts of your wonderful article. Nicely done. Truth seekers unite. I hope you don’t mind that I quote excerpts of your wonderful article. Nicely done.

Truth seekers unite.

]]> By: ronnie http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 ronnie Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1457 Thanks guys and gals for all your comments. Life is so much more enriching when we look at things with the inner eye. :) Stay tuned for part 2.... :) Thanks guys and gals for all your comments.

Life is so much more enriching when we look at things with the inner eye.

:)

Stay tuned for part 2…. :)

]]> By: Kevin Stark http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1436 Kevin Stark Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:34:51 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1436 As an avid, life long science fiction reader, as well as a truth seeker through both religious and scientific modes of study, I concur with the concepts and sentiments. Excellent food for thought. As an avid, life long science fiction reader, as well as a truth seeker through both religious and scientific modes of study, I concur with the concepts and sentiments. Excellent food for thought.

]]> By: Chad http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1434 Chad Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:13:14 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1434 Thanks for pointing me to your thoughtful entry here, and your comment :) Haha, and it is probably worth those jelly-bean calories ;) Thanks for pointing me to your thoughtful entry here, and your comment :) Haha, and it is probably worth those jelly-bean calories ;)

]]> By: LizKauai http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/bahai-concepts/2008/10/04/the-matrix-why-i-chose-the-red-pill-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 LizKauai Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:59:04 +0000 http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/?p=652#comment-1425 Beautifully done! Beautifully done!

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