"What is the use of believing in Christ, if we do not live as He commanded? The demons also believe; what they lack is obedience and love."
— Saint John Chrysostom
If capitalism is so great, why do corporations need tax breaks, subsidies, exemptions, grants, ballouts, legal protections, and trade barriers to survive?
And when ordinary people ask for help, why is it suddenly called socialism?
“Within the philosophical system of Marx and Lenin, and at the heart of their psychology, hatred of God is the principal driving force, more fundamental than all their political and economic pretensions.”
“It has frequently been noticed that the surest long-term result of brainwashing is a peculiar kind of cynicism—an absolute refusal to believe in the truth of anything, no matter how well this truth may be established.”
— Hannah Arendt
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens”, says the Lord in the #GospelOfTheDay (Mt 11:25–30). Jesus takes upon himself humanity wounded by evil in order to heal and care for it.
MILTON FRIEDMAN:
“KEEP YOUR EYE ON ONE THING AND ONE THING ONLY: HOW MUCH GOVERNMENT IS SPENDING, BECAUSE THAT’S THE TRUE TAX.”
“IF YOU’RE NOT PAYING FOR IT IN THE FORM OF EXPLICIT TAXES, YOU’RE PAYING FOR IT INDIRECTLY IN THE FORM OF INFLATION OR BORROWING.”
LEGENDARY WORDS.
Adults love to bully kids because it’s easy. And it’s easy to pass the harassment off as “I’m just a concerned adult and this child needs guidance/discipline.” Really they’re just dweebs with inferiority complexes and picking on kids make them feel better about their shtty lives
@Fimiye Some friendships don’t end with an argument they just outgrow each other. Sometimes nostalgia is the only thing left holding the conversation together.