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jar
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Message 46 of 53 (862774)
09-12-2019 7:39 PM
Reply to: Message 45 by Phat
09-12-2019 5:10 PM


Re: Who is "the Government"
Unless there is some evidence that there is a reason to keep god there is no problem throwing god away. But often silly things become comfortable to have around, like those worn out jeans or the raggedy chair that just feels right or the carnival glassware the kids won decades ago. If that's the case then sure, keep god on the shelf.
But only humans can feed the hungry, comfort the sorrowful, clothe the naked, protect the helpless, cure the sick or shelter the homeless.

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ringo
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Message 47 of 53 (862797)
09-13-2019 11:45 AM
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09-12-2019 1:50 PM


Re: Theft Affects Labor At The Bottom Line
Phat writes:
And the fact remains that they are breaking a consensual rule, whether they can justify breaking it or not.
I haven't said anything about justifying theft. I'm suggesting that you try to understand it. You'll never solve the problem by dehumanizing the thieves.
Or maybe you really don't want to solve the problem. Maybe you'd rather try to preserve the myth of "the Fall".
Phat writes:
Don't think for a minute that they steal with Gods blessing.
You should think about it, for a lot longer than a minute.
Phat writes:
And that should be on the individual conscience...never only mandated by the government.
As I have said, it was mandated by Jesus. You are mandated to be willing.
Phat writes:
If government is to mandate societal giving, they need to also mandate punishment for theft of any kind.
Non sequitur. If the churches were doing what they're supposed to do for the poor, the government wouldn't have to help them at all. And if somebody was doing enough for the poor, there would be a lot less crime.

Maturity, one discovers, has everything to do with the acceptance of ‘not knowing.
-- Mark Z. Danielewski, House of Leaves

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ringo
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Message 48 of 53 (862799)
09-13-2019 11:51 AM
Reply to: Message 45 by Phat
09-12-2019 5:10 PM


Re: Who is "the Government"
Phat writes:
I am mainly addressing ringo, who thinks that there is no god and thus secular government(note he is an atheist) in its purest form should do Gods work---no god needed.
You keep saying that and I keep correcting you. God is not doing His work. For practical purposes - e.g. helping the hungry and sick - there is no God. We have to do the work if it's going to get done. It would be nice if there was a God doing it for us but there isn't.

Maturity, one discovers, has everything to do with the acceptance of ‘not knowing.
-- Mark Z. Danielewski, House of Leaves

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jar
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Message 49 of 53 (862802)
09-13-2019 12:04 PM
Reply to: Message 48 by ringo
09-13-2019 11:51 AM


What does the Bible say?
The theme of who should do stuff, God or Man, is seen throughout the Bible. Starting in Genesis one clear example is the story of Joseph interpreting the Pharaoh's dream. In the story God sends a warning to the Pharaoh through dreams but it was left up to the Pharaoh and his people to grow and harvest and cure and store the foods that would be needed during the famine years.
God only pointed out the problem. It was left to man to do what was needed to solve the problem.
The story is often told even in the CCoI but few in the CCoI seem to honestly read or listen or understand what is actually written.

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Message 50 of 53 (862826)
09-13-2019 5:07 PM
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09-13-2019 12:04 PM


So What To Do?
Critics say that the human heart is the problem. ringo suggests we hand out spare change. You essentially agree, saying that it is the small daily actions that count. But when you work for Caesar, you don't let Caesars food fall to thieves....even hungry ones.
Just last night a guy came in with a backpack that I had seen before...and sure enough as we nonchalantly observed him, he would pick up items that would seemingly vanish as he rounded a corner. I prayed for god to touch him. When he got in line, (with a few things but not what we saw he had) he said one thing to me.
"I'm sorry.". I acted as if nothing had happened. Rang him up and wished him a good day. What else can a clerk do for a customer?(or a thief)

Chance as a real force is a myth. It has no basis in reality and no place in scientific inquiry. For science and philosophy to continue to advance in knowledge, chance must be demythologized once and for all. ~RC Sproul
"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." ~Mark Twain "
~"If that's not sufficient for you go soak your head."~Faith
You can "get answers" by watching the ducks. That doesn't mean the answers are coming from them.~Ringo
Subjectivism may very well undermine Christianity.
In the same way that "allowing people to choose what they want to be when they grow up" undermines communism.
~Stile

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ringo
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Message 51 of 53 (862828)
09-13-2019 5:17 PM
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09-13-2019 5:07 PM


Re: So What To Do?
Phat writes:
But when you work for Caesar, you don't let Caesars food fall to thieves....even hungry ones.
You don't work for Caesar.

Maturity, one discovers, has everything to do with the acceptance of ‘not knowing.
-- Mark Z. Danielewski, House of Leaves

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jar
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Posts: 34026
From: Texas!!
Joined: 04-20-2004


Message 52 of 53 (862829)
09-13-2019 5:33 PM
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09-13-2019 5:07 PM


Re: So What To Do?
What is the Companies position? In the Bible the owner of the fields was told not to tell the folk to stop gleaning. It was common to not just allow gleaning but to encourage it when it was not profitable to harvest. Is that not similar to the decision Safeway seems to be making; that it is not profitable to try to stop pilfering?
Trying to say the "Human Heart" has any relevance is just word salad and more of the Carny spiel.
Instead of praying for god to touch him do something to better his day. Wish him a good day but also truly wish him well.
Edited by jar, : No reason given.

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Phat
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Message 53 of 53 (862875)
09-15-2019 1:44 PM
Reply to: Message 52 by jar
09-13-2019 5:33 PM


Re: So What To Do?
That actually seems spiritually inspired. Maybe there is hope for you yet.

Chance as a real force is a myth. It has no basis in reality and no place in scientific inquiry. For science and philosophy to continue to advance in knowledge, chance must be demythologized once and for all. ~RC Sproul
"A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." ~Mark Twain "
~"If that's not sufficient for you go soak your head."~Faith
You can "get answers" by watching the ducks. That doesn't mean the answers are coming from them.~Ringo
Subjectivism may very well undermine Christianity.
In the same way that "allowing people to choose what they want to be when they grow up" undermines communism.
~Stile

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