Brazil Visit 5, Post 12

As in the US there are two Brazils. One is characterized by little hole in the wall businesses, street beggars, broken buildings, a horse trying to find grass in a yard with no grass, and substantial drug use. The other has nice cars, good education, tightly secured homes, modern technology and shopping centers that would not be out of place in the US. Last night was asked if i wanted to see a movie. Normally I don't as the vast majority openly advocating things contrary and hostile to God but my friend assured me that there were three Christian movies playing. We saw one, "Risen," in the US, and titled "Resurrection" in Brazil. This is the first movie i have seen in this country. The cost was a little less than the US equivalent to about $7 and the seats quite comfortable. There was English language music playing as we entered the theatre. About half of all music one hears in Brazil, in any context, is in English. I find it fascinating that the word for advertisement in Portuguese is "propaganda." There were 2 Coca-Cola commercials, very popular in Brazil. Eventually the film began. The story involves a Roman tribune ( high ranking, socially elite officer) who is given the duty by Pontius Pilate of finding out what happened to the body of Jesus after the tomb is found empty. Although this is fictitious the plot line is woven into the Biblical account reasonably well. Unfortunately the film depicted Jesus as a mystic and His followers as befuddled, happy dudes. Today is a rest day. Went to the typical buffet restaurant for the mid day meal. Had a good time of prayer in the afternoon.