Heroes

In the first half of the Twentieth Century, comic books were big. The stars of these ranged from simple kids to detectives to superheroes. The era of Superman and Spiderman was in a world recovering from one or two world wars. Fantasy stories about super-human characters coming to the rescue of needy civilians captured imaginations of young boys.

After this followed a period of disillusionment. Vietnam, drug culture, complacency, and the degradation of society tore away the imaginations and hope of the people. Super heroes went out of style. No one could relate to the heroes or the victims. They were too selfish to be taking care of other people's problems, however desperate. As people in need they were taught to be independent and self-sufficient.

So we find ourselves in a world where we are swinging from that low. Our imaginations now, however, are captured and fulfilled by a story of simple heroes. Men like us, with our abilities, but with a discipline, integrity, and vision to change the world. Batman, a guy with weaknesses who makes mistakes, is the kind of hero who inspires. Heroes are so rare in this world now - almost as rare as the superheroes in the war-familiar world.

But don't get me wrong; I still think Spiderman is the best!

To God be all glory.