I don't know whether to be saddened or encouraged by this situation but I'll lay it out to you. Surprisingly my wife decided to watch an hour long documentary with me about life inside of North Korea. Of course it documented how children are indoctrinated from an early age to "honor" (worship) Kim Jong il. It documented that the vast majority of adults simply believe (due to their indoctrination) what they are told by their "dear leader". It documented that information is tightly controlled so that no citizen is exposed to information that the oppressive governmental regime doesn't want its people to see. It documented that most adults, even if given the opportunity to learn the truth, would reject it because they are convinced that the western world is evil and they have the best life possible. It documented that the leader of the regime makes governmental (organizational) decisions with little regard for the lives of the people under his control......all the while painting himself as a savior through his own propaganda. It documented that the local library (in Pyong Yang) only contains books written by Kim Jong Il's father, Kim Jong Il himself or anyone else that has been approved by the regime (in order to gain approval....the book must praise the country's leadership. ) '
It was alarming how many similarities there were between the North Korean Iron Fist and the Brooklyn New York Iron Fist. My wife was appalled. She was blissfully ignorant in regard to the lives of North Koreans. (she was brought up in a house that did not encourage well rounded education. Knowing history or geography or current events was considered a waste of time because "when the end comes....none of that will matter") She kept talking about how horrible life would be to be controlled like that. Not being able to make your own decisions......having your freedom stripped away without even knowing it....etc etc. She was appalled.
I did nothing but agree with her what a tragedy such a situation was. My question is.....is this a good or bad thing? I mean.....half of me is proud and hopeful now that she has seen with her own eyes the injustice of mind and information control. Yet the other half of me was devastated that she could watch something like that....and comment on the control and lack of personal freedom......and then go prepare for "field service" the next day......without making even the slightest connection.
Do you think that at the very least a seed has been planted?