Reflection Paper - Pk

Franco Miguel M. De Jesus TREDONE C37

11506857 Mr. Niku Vicente

Dialing the Wrong Number

Every human being was created to fulfill a specific mission in life and to go wherever their heart takes them where no one will rule over them. When humans are born, they are in a blank state, they are free prejudice, cultural biases and from discrimination. You can say that they are free from labels which dictate how they would live their lives. As humans grow older, they become exposed to several external factors that would change and determine the way they think, act and speak. These factors can divide humans and ignite emotions that would eventually lead to misunderstanding and quarrels. Some of these factors would include family, peers, social status, race and religion. This can all be seen in the movie PK which is about an alien life form who came to Earth for research purposes search for God in order to help him return back home. On his journey, he meets friends and his curiosity would eventually spark a national revolution against leaders who trick followers into doing meaningless rituals that instigate fear and false hopes in them.

Religion is an important part of life for it gives hope and fills the gaps of spiritual hunger. You can always see a lot people gathering at churches every week because of their devotions or people praying five times a day. It has become part of people's lives for it involves thanking and praying to the mighty being that has created all. There is always a downside to everything. In the movie, your religion defines your character. It does not mean that someone will betray you or become a terrorist just because someone has a different religion than you. People give stereotypes to religion and it is saddening. Most individuals just pray and worship God and people come up judging them like they are God. Also, people should not shove their religion down others' throats. You cannot and should not convert people to your...