War & Love

Such a heavy title, but actually I have no idea about what I'm going to write a part of the title itself. I have no interest in war. However, perhaps I can start with a question what causes a war?or to put on generic term, what causes a fight. Hatred? ambition? greed? What about Love? Can it starts a war? I've heard countless stories about heroes fighting for things they love (country, leader, princess, you name it). But what about two people who love each other. Can there be war between them? Would love allow anyone to hurt each other so badly? Well.... I'm not married, so I'll leave the question to you all who claim you've found your love of a life time :)

If love is stronger, I believe one of them would give in and wait patiently until the other person forgives him/her. Perhaps even accept the punishment regardless he/she deserves it or not. All for the sake of love.

As a Christian, I know about Passions of the Christ since I was a kid. I've heard it too many times, the stories has become boring. Never have I thought what gives the strength to a man that makes him endure all the tortures without even once begging for mercy. If you ask all Christians, their answer would be the same - "Love".

Well, I guess the "L" word has lost its meaning since it's been said too may times. Maybe one must feel love first to be able to understand. There were times I would have taken all the punches thrown at me, if only I could see her smile again. I would have accepted any humiliation any day without complain, if that was the price I had to pay to be able to say those three words. Of course the courage, strength, and determination didn't last long. But for a moment, I felt like I knew what was Jesus doing on the cross and I could only imagine how big His love is.

I know forgiveness would wash away all the painful memories of a fight. Love has a huge healing power that can cure any heart's pain anytime. Now I wonder what would happen to one sided love? will the forgiveness come from the other person? Oh well, being the one who always on the loving side I will never know (hell that's a pathetic line... unfortunately it's true :((( ).