What could be more disastrous is forgetting the true essence of being in a Christian Community! It is one of the few realizations the brouhaha that transpired during the UAAp Finals and the infamous wood burning that happened during the Blue Eagles Bonfire last week. If you came accross the blog posted by Chrles Tiu, yes Chris Tiu's younger brother, you could see the angst that every Atenista and Lasallista felt on what we could say as very uncivilzed and unChristian in a way. Sports supposed to ignite camarederie and sportsmanship but sad to say the university spirit between the two arch-rivals could really get out of hand at times, knowing they are supposed to be products of the premier universities of genuine Catholic belief.
But nevertheless, come to think of it, each person could not really separate himself from what is real, rather than what is ideal. It was competition after all and they are all set for the win against each other. It's healthy to compete but it could no longer be reputably beneficial if one should step into another's self-esteem in order to win; or if not letting the ther know that he's a loser to his face as if the scoreboards did not show it...it is as if adding insult to injury as how one famous writer puts it.I was there in Araneta to witness every game between the two great teams (i cheered fr the Eagles all the way), it was fun and it really heat me off that i lose my voice every end of the game. What everyone did not anticipate including the players was the bonfire incident. Good thing, the Ateneo community initiated to settle things with La Salle. But sad to say, the heat is still on. This exchange of insults and other mundane matters could last weeks as how my brother and some Jesuit Priests analyzed it. We just hope and pray, that in the end the essence of Christian Love will supremely reign in everyone's heart. after all it is a One Big Fight for the greater Glory of the One True GOD.
But nevertheless, come to think of it, each person could not really separate himself from what is real, rather than what is ideal. It was competition after all and they are all set for the win against each other. It's healthy to compete but it could no longer be reputably beneficial if one should step into another's self-esteem in order to win; or if not letting the ther know that he's a loser to his face as if the scoreboards did not show it...it is as if adding insult to injury as how one famous writer puts it.I was there in Araneta to witness every game between the two great teams (i cheered fr the Eagles all the way), it was fun and it really heat me off that i lose my voice every end of the game. What everyone did not anticipate including the players was the bonfire incident. Good thing, the Ateneo community initiated to settle things with La Salle. But sad to say, the heat is still on. This exchange of insults and other mundane matters could last weeks as how my brother and some Jesuit Priests analyzed it. We just hope and pray, that in the end the essence of Christian Love will supremely reign in everyone's heart. after all it is a One Big Fight for the greater Glory of the One True GOD.
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