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Agora: a Movie Recommendation

Cindy Wilson/Oly of Temple of Hekate's Torch would like to recommend the movie Agora  from famous film director Alejandro Amenabar and recently released in Europe.  Cindy writes:

”The Spanish movie 'Agora' is released this week.  There isn't an American company as yet to sponsor it in the US.  I hope one will soon.  I would very much like to see this history-based movie.”

The movie recounts the story of Hypatia, the last great philosopher and mathematician of the Hellenistic Age, who was brutally assassinated by a fanatic Christian mob in 415 a.D.

Agora was a public place of assembly in ancient Greek city-states. Read more>

Hypatia of Alexandria (350 and 370 – 415) was a Greek scholar from Alexandria in Egypt considered the first notable woman in mathematics, who also taught philosophy and astronomy… Read more>

“Unfortunately,” continues Cindy, “ the nay Sayers  are already out in force:   Civil Groups Protest

The comments seem to fear this movie as an attack upon their religious institution. 

I have a different attitude...history should not be silenced simply to keep ignorance intact.  The movie as I understand it is not an attack on any particular religious organization, but rather the mob mentality which used religion as the excuse and right to murder and destroy. Surely that message is worthy of repeating again so we can learn and not suffer through it again - regardless of religious preference.

Spread the word...let's see the movie Agora.”

Thank you Cindy, for sending this recommendation. I find Amenabar’s choice of a heroine, of the film cultural context, and of religion as the catalyst of the end of an era most interesting and a-propos.

Nadette

 

 

A Click and a Minute for Peace

 

Nancy Bankston and the HMHC Team are inviting all readers and families to consider participating in the A Million Minutes for Peace, on the United Nations International Day of Peace

 September 21, 2009.

It means you click once, right now to pledge your minute, and you pray, meditate or reflect a minute on September 21, 2009 at Noon.

Odyssey Networks is “the nation's largest coalition of Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith groups dedicated to media production, and distribution of media. Odyssey’s membership includes over 40 faith groups and organizations and comprises more than 200,000 congregations with 120 million congregants.” ( Mission Statement)

Visit Odyssey Networks to get acquainted with their mission and work, and opportunities to find bloggers, discussion groups, and young advocates for Peace Movement , films, etc.

To pledge click here on Pledge to Pray for Peace.

Still undecided ? Watch below:

“By working together, there will be peace one day” JEREMY GILLEY

Jeremy Gilley is an actor turned film maker, who in the late 1990's became preoccupied with questions about the fundamental nature of humanity and the issue of peace. He decided to explore these through the medium of film, and specifically, to create a documentary following his campaign to establish a day of ceasefire and non-violence.
In 1999, Jeremy founded Peace One Day, a non-profit organisation, and in 2001 Peace One Day's efforts were rewarded when the United Nations unanimously adopted the first-ever day of global ceasefire and non-violence on 21 September annually - Peace Day.
In 2007 according to the UN, over 100 million people were active on Peace Day, in 192 countries. There were life-saving initiatives in 14 countries, and over 80 activities in Afghanistan alone where 1.4 million children were vaccinated against polio. (YouTube.)

 

Sin By Silence

Join THE NEST of Lincoln County, NM for an evening to raise awareness about the issues of domestic violence in the Ruidoso, NM area. Learn the warning signs and be a part of the movement to STOP THE VIOLENCE by attending a special screening of the documentary Sin by Silence at the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center.

"Sin by Silence is an emotionally packed documentary that examines the stories of women incarcerated for killing an abusive husband. Yet, despite prison walls, these women have learned from their past and advocate for a future free from domestic violence."

A discussion panel will follow the screening featuring a formerly incarcerated survivor featured in the film, as well as the film's director, local advocates and experts.
Learn more at SinBySilence  , where you also can see the trailer of the movie.

This is a free event for the community. Donations are appreciated.

The event is presented Sunday, October 4, 2009,  7:00pm - 8:30pm,

at the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center on Warrior Dr., in Ruidoso, NM.

Divine Friends

Susan A., a long time friend of HMHC, sent this video to share with many of the HMHC friends and families who do love and care for dogs, and other pets.

Then, to celebrate and honor your pup(s,) enter your pet (s) in the

                            Dashing and Divine Dog Contest,

which offers “ owners a chance to showcase their dogs online, reconnect not only with their dogs but with friends and family, and raise money for their favorite charity.” (PRWeb)

The Contest is a caring gesture of  Studio O, friends of HMHC.

The Secret Message

Breathing in the moment...

Most Inspiring

in·spir·ing:adj

generating enthusiasm or creativity: making somebody feel more enthusiastic, confident, or stimulated

 

Barbara writes: "It was only near the end that I realized that she had only one arm. Most inspiring."

Music and Life

by Alan Watts.

Thank you Kate for sharing :)

Keep that Puck Gliding

From Barbara:

Wow, is that ever SOMETHING! We need more Hazel's in this world!

Love,

Barbara

Look who is talking above! Anyone who knows Barbara knows her sparks and oomph.

Congratulations to both!

Posted by NWH

Earth Hour! Don't Miss

HMHC will participate in the Earth Hour tomorrow night, Saturday March 28, 2009, at 8:30pm, local time.

Families, friends, and colleagues, please join the event in switching off your home lights, indoors and outdoors for one hour. One hour only which will inspire, care and respect for All.

Thank you.

Click the video below to see how small an intent grows into a world intent.

With gratitude, posted by NWH