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You know "talent" in the Bible is explictly referring to money, right? Ghavrel Send a noteboard - 18/06/2020 03:43:11 PM

A talent is a specific weight of precious metal. It has nothing to do with ability.


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Why should those workers own it? They didn't come up with the idea. They didn't take the chance with initial capital. They didn't risk anything making that business.

Working at a company for decades is a lot more intense than the "risk" a shareholder has when they invest in a startup corporation.


View original postSo let me ask you this question. Who are you to covet someone else's blessings?

Me? I'm fine. I mean, I wish I didn't have to worry about fighting my insurance company every so often, but I've enjoyed a comfortable financial existence my entire life and, barring disaster, can reasonably expect to until I die.


View original postThere is nothing wrong (or even sinful) about a billionaire existing.

...hoo boy. You need to read some Saint Chrysostom. Or Jesus. Either, really. Though Chrysostom goes into it a bit more deeply than Christ.


View original postHaving money is not a sin. Being poor is not a virtue.

"But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation."

"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God."


View original postIf we're sticking to Judaeo-Christian faith

"Judeo-Christian" is an entirely meaningless phrase that's used to mask supersessionist views. Judaism is perhaps even less forgiving of extreme wealth than Christianity.

"We feel safe when we read what we recognise, what does not challenge our way of thinking.... a steady acceptance of pre-arranged patterns leads to the inability to question what we are told."
~Camilla

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Sigh Roland00 - 16/06/2020 08:15:12 PM 349 Views
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Fair enough. *NM* fionwe1987 - 16/06/2020 02:54:11 PM 178 Views
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Economists have been arguing this for over 400 years. Roland00 - 16/06/2020 08:22:57 PM 347 Views
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You know "talent" in the Bible is explictly referring to money, right? Ghavrel - 18/06/2020 03:43:11 PM 378 Views
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that is encouraging damookster - 17/06/2020 09:44:10 PM 380 Views
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Tips, maybe? fionwe1987 - 27/06/2020 05:10:30 AM 394 Views
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