[METAFICTION STORY WRITING] A Psychology Experiment

     It was a sunny day with dazzling sunlight; so hot that anyone would take their shirts off when nobody's around. I, a painter living at the coastside for some kind of an inspiration that would lead me to draw a "painting of the century", called the host at the hotel to order a breakfast. "Get me a newspaper - California Tribune, if possible - and some toasts with jams and a glass of orange juice." 'What should I do today?' I was running out of money because I didn't have a fixed job yet. Then, a hotel worker brougdht me a newspaper and I naturally searched through the help-warranted ads. A psychology experiment caught my sight - "$200 per day for 3days", the advertisement said. 'Hmm.... that's a fabulous offer', I thought. It was about staying in a large sealed building in which the environment for this experiment was set; "No PHYSICAL HARM ASSURED", it sai. 'All right, I'll go for this'. And that was when my life changed unimaginably.
     After having finished the meal, I headed toward the place mentioned on the newspaper. It was a battered building with 5stories.
I entered.
I entered with expectations.
I entered with expectations without knowing that the event will change me into a whole different being.
I entered a brave new world.
A doctor came and asked me if I came to join the experiment. 'Yes. I am quite interested.' The person made me to sign a contract - it said something like "This experiment may give big shock on your life. If you with to maintain a normal life, you may not participate in this experiment". 'Well, I am a strong person. Besides, I need this money'. And I signed the contract.
     The whole experiment was about staying in a closed room for three days without any social contacts. I was not able to write letters, send e-mails, call my family, and even say hello to the gate keeper of the building. At first, I thought it would be easy - because I basically live a lonely life without much social relationships.
     On the very first day, I sat in the empty room thinking about my past - my school lives, previous job experiences, fight with my parents, and so on. I tried to dig out every single memories in my brain that are memorable. I thought and thought and thought. Surprisingly, only three hours passed. Then, I slept. Only two hours passed. I suddenly found out that there was nothing to do. 'What am I gonna do for the remaining 67 hours?' Oh my God....
     Before the second day, I was already thinking that I might become insane. What in the world should I do.... Then, I thought I may think about pictures. Since thinking was all I could do, I thought about renowned paintings by Da Vinchi, Rafael, and other artists. Then, I thought about how I am gonna draw a fabulous everlasting painting. What are the qualities that define a good painting? What should I draw about? I was turning crazy... Nothing came up and thus I was too lethargic to do anything...
     On the second day, I wished I could die for two days and come back. I just lay on the floor and spent the whold day... thinking, intermittently, about my life's aim; drawing a picture of the century.
     That night in my dream, I became a renowned artist. My paintings were priced higher than those of Da Vinchi's or Pollock's. I saw my drawing in the picture; it was drawn with a blood. At first I was very shocked. Then, I recognized; a drawing that reflects my life and my true feature is the one that would obtain perpetual influence.
     I woke up thinking about the dream. 'It is the last day', I thought. Then, I  suddenly recognized that I was sleeping in the hotel. 'What is happening?', I thought. In my hand, there was a California Tribune and on the table there were toasts and an orange juice. While eating, I knew I've gotten an inspiration.
     That day, I started drawing a picture. That picture is the picture of the century for me. That is the picture of the century both in reality and in the dream world where I underwent the psychology experiment.

Chain Writing - A Psychology Experiment

     It was a sunny day with dazzling sunlight; so hot that anyone would take their shirts off when nobody's around. I, a painter living at the coastside for some kind of an inspiration that would lead me to draw a "painting of the century", call the host at the hotel to order a breakfast. "Get me a newspaper - California Tribune, if possible - and some toasts with jams and a glass of orange juice." 'What should I do today?' I am currently running out of money because I don't have a fixed job yet. Then, a hotel worker brings me a newspaper and I naturally search through the help-warranted ads. A psychology experiment catches my sight - "$200 per day for 3days", the advertisement says. 'Hmm.... that's a fabulous offer', I think. It is about staying in a large sealed building in which the environment for this experiment is set; "No PHYSICAL HARM ASSURED", it says. 'All right, I'll go for this'. And that is when my life changed unimaginably. (ME)
     It was not very far away from the hotel, and I went there with few cigarettes and cards, just in case I make a frend there. Ad says that they will provide food and water, so I didn't bring any food with me. There were about 40 people waiting, and I said to a staff that I want to join and he tole me to wait with them for few minutes. After that few minutes, someone - I think it's the supervisor- came and gave few words and said to enter. Inside was not a bad environment. (HARAM)
     "You will gonna live this building for 3days". "Can you please sign this paper for this experiment?" 'Sure, no reason to deny this chance'. There were bunch of warnings regarding the experiment. WE DON'T TAKE CHARGE blahblah~ Ok, I admit and gonna take the experiment. (SUJAE)
     The entire building had a bad smell, I think it's the smell of rotting garbage. The supervisor calls out "There are rooms for sleeping and whasing on the top floor. It's first come - first served! Come quick!!" People started to run to find an elevator. However, I went straight to the stairs instead. I have strong legs. I can go faster than the others taking the elevator. When I stepped on the first stair, I was sucked upward by an invisible force and was immediatedly on the top floor. I got the best room, of course. It didn't even smell bad like the 1st floor. (BOOKYUNG)
     What was that? I was curious and somewhat nervous at the same time, because I could not imagine where the force came from. However, as exotic and delicious cuisine was served, I completely forgot about all my worries, I ate, ate, ate, and ate until  my tummy was about to explode. (CHAERIM)
     And, to my surprise, my tummy really did explode. Oh, my God! I naver thought a stomach could burst the food its taken few minutes ago. (HYUNGSEOK)
     And I died.... guessing what the intention of the experiment was. Was it to experiment whether a person's tummy can explode or to experiment how many idiots apply for experiments if posted an advertisment on it? (ME)

Having watched "Jesus Camp"...

Rachael, one of the three main children in the documentary, is crying as she preys

Levi, one of the three main children, smiles just before she leaves her house heading for "Kids on Fire"

Tori, one of the three main children in the documentary

     "Evangelical indoctrination is given an unflinching, even-handed look in this utterly worthwhile documentary."
     The remark is what critics from Rotten Tomatoes  had given about "Jesus Camp" after having watched the film.(http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jesus_camp/)
     "A documentary on kids who attend a summer camp hoping to become the next Billy Graham."
     The remark is what critics from IMDb had given for an explanation of "Jesus Camp". (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486358/)
     "I have to admit that part of me really hoped I would like “Jesus Camp,” the new documentary from Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, before I even saw it. I am, after all, actively involved in the Children’s Ministry at my church, teaching Sunday School every week and having the opportunity to help serve our church’s wonderful children’s pastor. I also had the great opportunity to spend a summer working at an equally wonderful Christian children’s camp in Washington a few years back. So, a movie that follows a children’s pastor and her ministry, as well as takes us on a trip to her Christian summer camp really was something I wanted to be able to get behind."
     The remark is what a critic named Jonathan Rodriguez had written on a christianity-related website after havng watched the film.(http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies/2006/jesuscamp2006.html)

                                            Becky Fischer, one who hosts "Kids on Fire"

     Having read some of the comments on "Jesus Camp", I now recongnize that there ARE some people who actually like or admire what the documentary is featuring. Some say that they want to join the "Kids on Fire" camp, a summer camp in Devils Lake, N.D. that grooms and brainwashes participant children to become soldiers in “God’s army", some say that the documentary has objectively mirrored bright features of the "Jesus Camp" and some even say that the children will become "Billy Graham"s, an evangelical priest who had gained fame through his profound piety and sincere sermons and who is currently ranked at number seven on Gallup's list of admired people for the 20th century, by participating in the camp.
     My ONLY RESPONSE to these remarks is "Are you people insane?"; the documentary is totally antisocial, agitative and arational. The documentary HARMS the society.
     The overall plot of the documentary revolves around a summer camp named "Kids on Fire". Becky Fischer, a pastor who runs the camp, is a firm believer of the political and moral importance of a Christian presence in America - hence, children in the camp are encouraged to repudiate sin, hate abortion, pray for George Bush and re-dedicate themselves to spreading the word of God. Through out the film, what Becky says are very all of a same sort; for God is the only valid being, you children should seek only after him, not considering what society is like, what is morally wrong or right, and so on. She puts the phrase "- in the name of God" at all her words - even those that are ridiculous. For example, she says "President Bush is a great wise man in the name of God", "We should not eat meal today in the name of God", "You should not go out in the rain in the name of God" - how in the world do the statements make sense? She also says quotes like "Prey urgently so God's will could be done", "God can do anything. Let's fix the world", "Because Muslims train children to be able to sacrifice for Islam religion, we should open campls as well and make children focused solely on Christianity", "Stand up, and take our land back", "God is only possible answer to all questions", and so on. Children at the prey conference perform barbarian like wierd dances as if they are some indians in primitive region. They repeats preyer over and over again which sounds like a magical spell from an Egyptian myth and cries insanely!! Becky might say that the tears are streaming from the children as they are filled with the Holy Spirit, but would anyone cry as he or she davens the Lord's prayer? They are simply affected by the atmosphere - the very ironical atmosphere that "God is giving you His spirit just because you have participated in the camp and now you are His servant and can do anything."

                                              "Jesus Camp" is brainwashing the children

                                            Interviews of children participants in the camp

     The camp is brainwashing the children. No nominal muttering of preyers gives a person to take offense at Muslims, no irrational dismissal of Evolutionism and other scientific advancements gives a person to become God's servants, and no crying carried along by the weird atmosphere of the camp can redeem a person. How in the world being educated to not be shy when talking to strangers, to answer that the reason an object falls is because of its will to return to God, and to worship President Bush and becoming young soldiers for Republican Party have anything to do with Jesus' words?
     Currently 25% of Amerians are Evangelical Christians, and 10% of the American population are in the very same denomination that is featured in "Jesus Camp". They are growing in power and people must become aware of their influence and try to stop such inflammatory camps from being held.
     If any of the Evangelical Christians are reading this text, I suggest you to reconsider whether what God is saying matches with what you are doing; what the Bible says matches with what you are saying. The definition of "good parenting" is another's definition of "abuse."  Some people think spanking a child with a wooden stick was considered a standard tool of child disciplining. In contrast, some consider corporal punishment to be unacceptable. The very same issue looms over "Jesus Camp" - it brigns up a question whether the indoctrination of Levi, Rachel, and Tori - the main children characters who show most extreme bursts of emotions in the camp - falls under the definition of "good parenting" for their parents. I suggest you Evangelicals and all other people to watch over the film again and seriously and objectively think about the issue again.

                                          Bill Maher Discussion about "Jesus Camp"

               Shall the children participating in "Jesus Camp" meet salvation through the camp.......?
I SAY "NO"