“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” (John 15: 18,19)
Christian values (indeed religious values in general) are truly inconvenient to a great many aspirations. Among them: greed, cruelty, hedonism, sodomism, materialism, consumerism and a number of other "isms" that make the rich richer and the powerful more powerful. I don't blame them for trying to do without Faith.
I don't own the truth, but I do borrow it from time to time! Here you are invited to duel in words and to provide contestation to my reflections.
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The Deep Thinker
Deepthinker's Wisdoms
I. All one does has consequences; take responsibility for your actions and seek good consequences. II. All that is good for you isn't necessarily good for everyone, but all that is good for everyone is also good for you. III. Good begets good. If you desire good things, than practice good things onto others. IV. Happiness isn't a birthright, but an objective to be achieved through wisdom and hard work. V. Having something isn't as important as being someone, for no one can take away what you are. VI. Be truthful to yourself, and as a consequence never be false to others. VII. Every lie begets another. VIII. Never exchange the eternal for the ephemeral and never choose lust over love. IX. Honour and character are gifts a man gives himself, so that they are left as an enduring heritage to his offspring. X. It is better to be hated for your honest views than to be false. XI. No matter the pressure, ultimately the decision is always yours. XII. Greed is the greatest evil of our day. It is in greed's name that all of mankind's atrocities are perpetrated and it is in greed that all enduring harm begins. XIII. When the law is written by the unworthy, Legality isn't congruent with Morality. XIV. Don't ever be ashamed to serve. Contrary to popular belief, humble service onto others is what dignifies a man. XV. The Catholic Church isn't a franchise, my religion isn't a product and the Pope is not God's ombudsman. Though "customer satisfaction" is desirable, we do not place our values on sale to acquire market share, we do not customise precepts and we do not recognise "direct competition". If you do not like our policies, you are welcome to contact the CEO directly.
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