This is one of my favorite scenes in motion picture history. From the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian. Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) has just freed Subotai (Gerry Lopez) from certain death. Here we see them having dinner together.
I'll let the scene speak for itself.
It's two fast friends, enjoying a meal in each other's company. And the conversation turns to religion.
There is no bitterness or anger. Not an iota of hatred between the two men. They are simply discussing their respective faiths: Subotai's in the Four Winds, and Conan's belief in Crom.
I like to think that Conan and Subotai each give the other something to think about. Conan certainly seems impressed by the point Subotai is making about "the everlasting sky".
Conan the Barbarian is a fantasy movie. It is very tragic that people in real life can not speak to one another about their differing beliefs without descending into scorn and hatred. We don't think anymore. We only react.
I don't believe that either this candidate or that one is bringing about division among the people. The people seem to enjoy the division. It gives them hatred of others. It justifies their desire to destroy people who don't believe as they do. They like to hate. They enjoy it when someone else is hurting.
"The other candidate" is merely the rationale that they use to justify their bitterness. Hate is a personal choice on the part of the individual. I believe that of the candidates for President there is only one who has expressed the desire and ability to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, especially in regard to the Bill of Rights. The other candidate does not and indeed has long expressed contempt and disdain for the Constitution. But I am not going to "hate" that candidate for it. I choose to not cast a vote for that candidate, and to support the candidate who I have many reasons to trust will honor the Constitution (especially in matters such as the border issue).
But I'm not going to get sucked into unwise wrath toward anyone about it.
Conan and Subotai. Sitting together eating Lord knows what, talking about their theologies. And appreciating each other.
Like I said, one of my favorite scenes in a movie. So much that can be taken from watching it.
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