An Evening in Miller Mansion

Extended edition Return of the King, wit and good humour amongst friends, being in an all-girl dormitory...things could not have been much better this evening.

My friend lost power at his place, so we took Zeke's DVD player and the movie and watched it in the lobby of Miller Hall. Since it's an all-girls dorm, my roomate's sisters had to "escort" us. They eyed us suspiciously upon check-in and asked Katie, "You're escorting all TEN of these guys?!" Tee-hee.

Beautiful widescreen television set, with oh-so-comfortable couches and a great ambiance. My first time seeing ROTK extended. Whenever I watch the LOTR's, I am overcome with revelations. Especially Return of the King. The nature of existence suddenly makes sense when viewing these films, in an overhwhelming way that literally floods the senses. What other tale has created a battle as literally and symbolically climactic and engaging as that of the race of men against Sauron's dark armies of Mordor? Of course, the battle for Minas Tirith is waged currently in the hearts of man, as the return of Christ is near, when the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of our God and his Christ. The reason the return of the king is such a soul-stirring event in the Lord of the Rings is that we all know it will usher in the age of peace. Isn't this what we all long for? Even now, we hope for victory against sin that will bring in the eternal Age of Peace. When once again the tree of Gondor blooms, the tree of life. And although orcs could be killed by the masses, it is only the destruction of the One Ring that will rid men of the onslaught of evil. No matter how many new technological advances we make in this postmodern era, it is only salvation from our own pride and desire for power that will save us. Our one ring is our desire for self-preservation. That which we think will give us power can only be used against us, for it was forged in the fire of Mordor, forged by Satan himself.

And victory will come. Some will have to give up their lives for the cause of Christ. But, "All we have to do is to decide what we will do with the time that has been given to us."