considering this is Korea I can't really access english newspapers, good thing I have the net =)

but the solemn note about this entry is that after reading several articles in the wake of the London bombings, I have come to notice our world is becoming a rather scary place...

I am actually quite serious, with people saying that "[suicide bombings] a tactic that has proved so effective in cities like Beirut, Jerusalem and Baghdad that it would only be a matter of time, security experts have warned, before it would migrate to other parts of the world." but what is even more scary is not only the fact that a normal LIRR/subway ride to school could mark the end of my life;

it is the fact that the world seems to be going in a direction described by 'utopian' books, in which people, rather living under individualism, are controlled or, at least, restricted by a higher force.  As the threat/danger of the world increases with each day, as some countries are giving concessions to more dangerous, unpredictable ones while others are constantly thereatening war with others, and with ideologies, religious beliefs, and philosophies clashing with each other, there will be greater fear permeating the people of this world.  And with this growing fear will come a person or persons that will be able to manipulate this fear, pushing our world, our society, our entire way of life out of balance. 

As quoted from an NYT article, "Warning that "terrorism is knocking on Italy's door" in the wake of the London bombings, Italy's interior minister went before Parliament on Tuesday to request new security powers that he said would help combat the threat." While we need not worry all that much about major civil liberties violations (although the Patriot Act was enacted about 6 months after the 2001 terrorist attacks), our world seems to be guiding itself to an unforeseeable, rather grave future.  This is perhaps pessimism on my part but it is interesting to note what living in our world means today.  Having finished Anthem by Ayn Rand and currently reading Blindness, the world may possibly lead to its own destruction...

however, I truly believe there is hope for people in our world and in our generation, just looking at the people in my church, looking at the people around me, one can see hope... it is the pioneering human spirit, our determination, and, ultimately, our belief in God that will allow us to plow through the fear, through the fear and allow us to come out unharmed... there is hope with God in my opinion, unfortunately, I have yet to set a strong foundation with Him, but I hope I will try to the fullest extent my heart, my mind, and my body can give me

thank you for your strength...