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So we are agreed on the fact the spread of Political Correctness around the world has gone to far in all our countries. As for Hollywood they live in their own little world, and have no real idea of what is going on around them.
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From what I can tell, The US and China will go to war at some point over Taiwan. No other way as far as I can see. The US has said it will defend Taiwan, and China has vowed to invade it if it doesn't come back on its own. It is only a matter of time.
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The assumption that we can solve the problem of shrinking population and thus problems in economy by importing millions of Muslim workers, as stated in one of the essay quoted at the beginning, I find to be dangerous, wrong, and suicidal, because it would increase inner social tensions of Western communities beyond braking point, and would open the door for Islam. I do not need to repeat what I think of Islam, right? ;)
the thinking error lies in assuming that we can carry on as usual, not needing to correct the exessive living styles, the consuming and materialism beyond any reasonbale scale, like we enjoyed in past decades, since WWII. the recommendation of importing legions of foreigners to do the work, finance our social structures and keep the economy in shape implies that we can afford to continue to manage our socieities like that. I think that it totally wrong and can only seal our doom. No matter if we like it or not, but we need to push the braking pedal, and not just a bit. Either we learn to reorientate our lifes in terms of ethics, value and cultural education, making these the focus of our lifes, or we continue to buy-buy-buy, making moneymoneymoney and chasing our bosses - for that necessarily open the doors and gates for Islamic workers and then simply disappear as a european cultural identity and history. We are living far beyond what our ressources can support. That is the heart and core of the problem of our future. After WWII the nations and especially germany were flat and empty, no wonder that there were two-digit economical growth rates, and an optimistic mindset - from there, it only could become better. People worked, and saw things growing as a result. They also had a perspective that it was worth it, and that their children should (and would) be better off. But today? We take the luxury of our lifes as granted. But we have reached a climax that high, that it cannot go much higher. The wheel is turning, and what goes up, must come down. The cycle will be completed. We only have the choice to adopt to that, being prepared as good as possible that way, or we could try to stop time flowing by, making the present everylasting. Which, of course, is an effort doomed to fail.the wheel of time will keep on turning, no matter if we adopt to that, or not. If the last let's say threehundred years were one long historical year, then we are in late autumn of that year, and afterwards comes winter. That is not the time for reaching out and expand, but to settle down, making your home tight and having reserves at hand, instead of headlessly wasting them for noithing more than just the most imminent future time ahead - the next minute, that is. You reflect about the gains of the old year, and plan for the new one. If you think I am pessimistic, then you are wrong, I just think in cycles, concerning nature and history as well, I do not think in linear models that much. Which basically only means this: after winter comes spring. |
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Maybe I mised something on this I thought you were looking at some site which was discussing Romans Chapter 13?...And Steeds question was...
"Fascinating bit of reading what do you guys think about it in the U.S?" Don't know what you were trying to provoke by this thread but here goes. Christians ..I.E. "Followers of Christ" believe in the Total Fufullment of the Law by accepting what Jesus Christ did with his life...I.E. submitting to Gods will of being crucified on the cross, as the ultimate ,and final ,and only sacrifice worthy of covering ALL of mans sins from start to finish of the creation of man....Period.It is the only way of salvation...and look at that word salvation...salvation from what?...salvation from Gods own righteous punishment of sin. We were bought back by the blood and body of Christ and therefore can stand without fault before God as adopted sons.If sons then we become heirs of the kingdom.... Romans 8 [1] There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. [2] For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. [3] For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: [4] That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. [5] For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. [6] For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. [7] Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. [8] So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Romans 3 [23] For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; [26] To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. [27] Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. [28] Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. [29] Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: [30] Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. [31] Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. Romans 13 [7] Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Romans 4 [15] Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. This is why children are blameless and spotless because a child has NO concept or true grasp of the law....without the law saying thou shalt not kill how would one know killing is evil...Don't misunderstand me here I am speaking in reference to a child....but from here we go to an adult. As an adult the "Law" and when I say Law I mean right and wrong is well known to adults....No one here needs a bible or koran to tell him that murder is wrong or cheating on your wife ir wrong or theft....The law or "10 commandments' were meant to show man and bring into the Light.... Sin,...and the knowledge of what is right and what is wrong.It was meant as policeman to hold sin in check until the only worthy sacrifice of blood was made....once this deed was peformed a "New Teatament" was made with man and that testament is ... John 3 [16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Period....No strings attached...no laws or deeds can earn it it was a gift.You Cannot earn a gift.... This is where Jews and Gentiles split...for now. Romans 9 [31] But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. [32] Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; [33] As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Christians believe that Isreal is Gods chosen people but because of the hardness of there hearts the gospel of Christ was sent out into Allllll the world until the time of the end when God will again return to Isreal as a people and welcome them back into his fold. Romans 11 [8] (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [9] And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling block, and a recompence unto them: [10] Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway. [11] I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. But....the key to Christians is this... Romans 11 [25] For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. [26] And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: [27] For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. [28] As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. [29] For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. [30] For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: [31] Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. [32] For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. Christians believe God will make good on his promises and Isreal is his chosen people and the jewel of His eye....Why?....I don't know you ask him when you see him.Point I was trying to make is...Steed ...Render unto Ceaser what is Ceasers was Christs command but....also we as followers of Christ are not under the laws of man but of God so when in the future if you are still on this earth.And it is made into a law to receive a mark in your hand or forehead...You remember whos laws you are bound by. |
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Always a catch though huh...:) jk ya Avon. |
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