'God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,Courage to change the things I can,And wisdom to know the difference.' SO many don't know the difference I th... more'God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,Courage to change the things I can,And wisdom to know the difference.' SO many don't know the difference I think.. SO many try to change things they cannot, and so many don't try to change things that could and should be changed..I've always a been a bucker of trends, a fighter against injustice and rules that harm rather than help people..someone who doesn't walk away from a challenge.. and indeed that was always one of my strengths.. I had boundless energy and enthusiasm... The law is something we should all heed but sometimes the law's an ass... Injustice and ignorance as my two pet hates, (well along with child abuse, animal abuse and abuse of those weaker/vulnerable/women). I've never really been one who accepts easily things I cannot change.. I find a way round, I go that extra mile, I don't start a fight but I never lose one that's picked on me... But I am trying to change.. I don't think I will ever be ok with injustice.. ... less
Highlights from the letter written by Rutherford (President of Watchtower) to Reichskanzler (Reich Chanceller). "The Watchtower" and "Bible Student" were the only magazines in Amer... moreHighlights from the letter written by Rutherford (President of Watchtower) to Reichskanzler (Reich Chanceller). "The Watchtower" and "Bible Student" were the only magazines in America which refused to engage in anti-German propaganda and for that reason were prohibited and suppressed in America during the war.In the very same manner, in course of the recent months the board of directors of our Society not only refused to engage in propaganda against Germany, but has even taken a position against it. The enclosed declaration underlines this fact and emphasizes that the people leading in such propaganda (Jewish businessmen and catholics) also are the most rigorous persecutors of the work of our Society and ist board of directors."We demand the freedom of all religious denominations within the state (Germany), as far as they do not endanger the state itself or violate the moral values of the German race.The party as such represents the viewpoint of positive Christianity without being attached to any particular deno... less
Per Julie Zauzman of the Washington Post...Christians are more likely to think poverty is caused by lack of effort. More than twice as likely as others in fact. Christians believe ... morePer Julie Zauzman of the Washington Post...Christians are more likely to think poverty is caused by lack of effort. More than twice as likely as others in fact. Christians believe in free will, personal responsibility and financial success. They are RIGHT (not left) and they are COMPASSIONATE. Allegedly. Supposedly. Theoretically. But what would Jesus do? What did Jesus say?LUKE 6:20-21Jesus said "blessed are you who are poor for yours is the kingdom of God"So who is right here? Whom do you believe?
