+ and -

The Last Temptation of Christ (- -) was a great piece of literature. Contrary to what many people thought, it strengthened my faith at a time when I was on the brink of losing it.

It was Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ(+) on the other hand that started to plant questions on my mind. I did not agree with the statement that no one can be a hero in his own land. I thought that is absurd.

Visiting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre(+++) was an eye opener for me, more from convention and societal affirmation kind of way. I thought it was a waste of time, even if millions of people said it is a must see.

St. Peter's Basilica (+++++) at the Vatican City probably sealed the deal for me. I thought it was the worst edifice I have ever visited. It was a complete disrespect for people of my country and many others who funded that. A chip of the golden statue or one slab of the marbled floor could feed a whole town. The garishness I never understood. I probably never will.