Who is freer, people with the wealth of Trump and Soros or people like you and me. That may seem like a silly question.
It is true that they have all the things that money can buy. Whether they have the things that money can’t buy depends on the person. They live in mansions with 20 bedrooms. The last I heard you can only sleep in one bed at a time. They drive cars that cost more than my house. Good for them. They might wear a Rolex and still be late for appointments.
I have the things I need, and want, that money can buy. In addition to that I have most of the things tha money can’t buy. When I park my car I don’t need to hire an armed guard to make sure it is not stollen. People would drive by my neighborhood to break into theirs. People don’t kiss up to me because they want something.
I can go for a walk in my neighborhood. I can stop for fast food without an army of bodyguards. Keep in mind that we have more real freedom than they do. Count your blessings.
homo unius libri
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
Opus 2026-403: Hierarchy of Freedom
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Amen!
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ReplyDeleteThat almost rates as a triple "Amen"
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