Law & Order didn't let me down
I know its not a movie, but oh well...
Last night I watched L&O as usual and teh basic topic was religious. A white man had killed his sister's black girlfriend 9 years ago. Every since that day he has become a born-again Christian. His life had radiacally changed and was completely focussed on helping others and giving back. The major agrument was wether or not he should be exempt from trial because of his major life change. (there is an actual legal motion that pertains to a situation similar to this, so they were'nt just looking for a way out) I was a little hesitant, more often than not, christians are portrayed as religious fanatics, but this was not the case. This man was a good representation of christian character. He seemd very down to earth and rational, as well as very convicted of his beliefs. He showed complete obedience and submission to Christ. He was the whole time willing to accept full responsibility for his actions. His attempt to get out of it all was easily an honest struggle, he as well as everyone recognized that he was doing society more good right where he was rather than in prison. But when teh motion was denied he didn't give it a second thought. HE submitted to teh authorities and accepted a guilty plea and went to jail.
There was another element. His lawyer was more of an activist. She was jsut trying to play the system to make some new changes in how the law works. But She was shown for that and identified as 'not a real believer'. The man in question also did nto allow her to play the system once teh special motion was denied. ITs true there are people that want to use teh system from a religious perspective, and I alway applaud L&O for giving an honest portrayal of teh curren tissues in society.
Last night I watched L&O as usual and teh basic topic was religious. A white man had killed his sister's black girlfriend 9 years ago. Every since that day he has become a born-again Christian. His life had radiacally changed and was completely focussed on helping others and giving back. The major agrument was wether or not he should be exempt from trial because of his major life change. (there is an actual legal motion that pertains to a situation similar to this, so they were'nt just looking for a way out) I was a little hesitant, more often than not, christians are portrayed as religious fanatics, but this was not the case. This man was a good representation of christian character. He seemd very down to earth and rational, as well as very convicted of his beliefs. He showed complete obedience and submission to Christ. He was the whole time willing to accept full responsibility for his actions. His attempt to get out of it all was easily an honest struggle, he as well as everyone recognized that he was doing society more good right where he was rather than in prison. But when teh motion was denied he didn't give it a second thought. HE submitted to teh authorities and accepted a guilty plea and went to jail.
There was another element. His lawyer was more of an activist. She was jsut trying to play the system to make some new changes in how the law works. But She was shown for that and identified as 'not a real believer'. The man in question also did nto allow her to play the system once teh special motion was denied. ITs true there are people that want to use teh system from a religious perspective, and I alway applaud L&O for giving an honest portrayal of teh curren tissues in society.
posted by Dan Baker at 12:50 PM
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