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02-21-2018, 11:51 PM | #2 |
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Jesus says "I will be with you until the end of the age". The age of aquarius ends in 2150. Global population is projected to hit 12 billion at 2050, thanks to Christianity and all the other major religions conscious decision to try and outbreed each other, consequences be damned.
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02-22-2018, 11:18 AM | #3 | |
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When I was in the 8th grade (I think) our teacher brought in a hippie to talk to us about "population control". He told us that day that the "earth could only support 6 billion people" and no more and that we would all be facing death by then. the world would starve. Still around. Now, I am not saying that we can go on like this forever, but I also know "hysteronics" when I see them. I have also been seeing the same old players saying the "we must eliminate 3-4 billion people from the planet" and I think - OK...who decides who lives and who dies? Betchya a rubber chicken that it won't be poor people making those decisions, will it? Just things to ponder. People (all of us) have been breeding since the beginning of time, have they not? (1) It's necessary and (2) hell, it's fun! But all kidding aside, What EXACTLY are you saying? That the religions of the world (all 3,800 of them) SHOULDN'T breed? And will YOU decide who IS and who ISN'T allowed to have children? Frankly, I think this is devolving into something from Citizen Kane and I thank God everyday that I am an old man.....This world is going to hell as fast as it can...funny, just as predicted in Revelations - but so much for Christianity, right? |
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02-22-2018, 11:42 AM | #4 | |
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We are on pace to hit 12 billion in 30 years, bit different than 5 billion like in 1993, roughly 60 percent increase in less than 60 years I never implied I personally would be the one to choose who does and doesn't breed. I implied that would be up the world state when it gets to that point. The world is changing just like the Bible predicted it would - imagine that? If you make tens of thousands of predictions over tens of thousands of years, the law of averages dictates at least a couple will come true. I'm surprised, seeing as how you're old, that you've never heard of the "law of averages". Even a broken clock is right twice a day. I'm NOT old, I watch the same world going to shit that you, the difference is, I know organized religion is the CAUSE, not the solution. If Billy Graham were a "good man" he would have helped pass laws to get churches to pay their fair share in taxes. Instead, he helped breed the Joel Olsteens of this generation. A shameful legacy, to put it kindly. Last edited by ChiefFanForHire; 02-22-2018 at 11:47 AM.. |
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02-22-2018, 12:24 PM | #5 | |
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Just curious, does it bother you that someone, say Nancy Pelosi for example, has a net worth of over 100 million dollars yet pays taxes at a rate of 22% - which, by coincidence, is 10% lower than the rest of us pays. Because, believe it or not, it doesn't bother me in the least. I'm (fairly) certain that her team of Tax Attorneys follow all applicable laws - as I am certain that Billy Graham's foundation lawyers follow the laws, as well. So does that knife cut both ways or not? I turned 71 this year. I have (pretty much) seen it all, and done it all at one time or another. I have learned over the course of many years how to spot certain types of people. Their mannerisms, their body language, the way the express themselves, on and on. The United States Army spent a great deal of money teaching me those things for my job. Came in handy on a number of occasions. Billy Graham, I'm sorry to say I never met the Gentleman, but I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that he wasn't a genuine believer and served the people of his ministry well. However, in this day and age, it seems to bother certain types of people greatly, when any thing "religious" or especially Christian, are mentioned. That's fine, However, I truly wish that these same people would hold EVERYONE to the same high standards that they hold anyone who holds a belief in a higher being to. Seems only right, right? Lastly, I would say to you, in response to your "Religion is the cause" argument that to me, the LACK of religion is the cause, sir. |
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02-22-2018, 01:10 PM | #6 | |
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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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02-23-2018, 10:21 AM | #7 | |
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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. |
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I remember reading about how this one evolutionary biologist from Texas said how humans are the worst thing for this world and that we should go extinct. Yet, he has not taken that noble step. I wonder why. |
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