Pray the Devil Back to Hell

The first thing that hit me in this movie was the extent of corruption in the leadership of Liberia as well as that in the people who were trying to overthrow the leadership. These people constantly fought each other, killing numerous citizens in the hopes of taking power. They were so absorbed in their hunger for power that they didn't care about how many innocent people died or how much damage they caused to the country they wanted to rule. I think that this shows us just how fallen and corrupt humanity is. The desire for power can lead some people to do awful things. It is depressing to see how these evil desires can claim so many innocent lives.

This movie also makes me grateful for the relatively just government that we have in the United States. While we might sometimes have our issues with the actions of our president and Congress, none of our problems can compare to those that have happened in Liberia. We have a stable government led by people who, for the most part, work for the well-being of their country and not for personal gain. I think that we often take this for granted. We need to continuously thank God for the ways he has blessed us while praying for those who don't have the same privileges that we do.

I also want to commend the women of Liberia who protested against the constant fighting that was constantly taking place. Something needed to be done to stop the fighting, pillaging, and raping that was happening in Liberia. These women used a non-violent protest to force the two sides to make an agreement and stop fighting. I think that we often need to speak up more about the injustices of this world. By peacefully protesting, we can bring attention to and fix many problems in our society.