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Originally Posted by ChiefFanForHire
Of course it does. Nancy's a crook too, in a different right. But 22 percent still a HELL of a lot higher than the big fat ZERO Billy contributed.
If you want me, and other non religious folks to hold Billy to the standard you do, it would help Billy's cause if Billy held himself to the same high standards of say....a burger flipper. He intentionally chose a line of work that skirts taxes, so, the price he pays is having everyone bring that fact up the day he dies. Having a star on the hollywood walk and breeding his kids and the next generation of Joel Olsteens didn't bode well either.
I'm not going to entertain your lame subtle assasination of my character. You worked in the army, wonderful, I've contributed to society as well. I won't attack your character, as I take you paid taxes, and my Atheist upbringing teaches me to treat others with respect who are worthy of it (i.e. NOT charlatans like Billy Graham)
As for your last statement, we'll just have to agree to disagree.
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I never held Rev Graham to ANY standard. I simply admired the man and his works. Why in the world would I hold a burger flipper to the same standard as a world evangelist? That's ridiculous. Both "occupations" if you will, are completely different. His "Line of work" doesn't break any laws or are you aware of that? It seems that you have a Socialist view of "work" and of course, that is your choice; unfortunately, you are blaming Reverend Graham rather than the system that made those laws. Do you, as well, blame the Pope for living in grand opulence while at the Vatican? I certainly do not.
Never once did I attack your character. Why would I? I know less of you than I do Reverend Graham. Fortunately, we live in a country that allows its citizens to believe as they will. I take no offense whatsoever at that. It does, however, at times seem as though those, with your beliefs, go out of their way to belittle the character of those with which they disagree, which is sad. Sometimes it seems a little "petty" and other times, it seems envious.
I am going to end this rant now. You have a pleasant and blessed day! There's no need to go any farther with it. RIP Reverend Graham.