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December 29, 2005
another excuse for selfishness
"The fact that millions of people die from starvation every year does not automatically mean that there is a moral problem for them to do so." I am always discusted with the moralizing and justification the right throws about. If the only point is to justify selfishness then please drop the religious facade. For the known history of mankind we have been subject to such ignorance as this. Hey folks just a small hint here Jesus did not say "blessed are the rich, for you may bring all your wealth with you to heaven." I am not an eye witness mind you but I think the words were something like, " go and sell all that you have, give it to those in need and follow me." That seems to be the story best I can remember. Of course if you have spent your entire life being spoonfed this self righteous blather I can understand the confusion. It is this same crowd that thinks contraception is some how evil. The planned parenthood foes seem to think starvation is a more moral ending.
Just a few facts provided by the current census. The worlds population is better than six billion now. Before the 1950 census was less than 2.5 billion. that explosion is projected to reach 10 billion over the next 20 years. The current agricultural production is more than able to meet the caloric needs of the worlds population. There is no shortage of food! There is also no shortage of greed. The w.h.o. has the statistics do your own research there is plenty of food! Try googling francis moore lappe. Of course if we continue spreading freedom and domocracy at the rate we are going, its possible the population will fall significantly! And I will have to recant this arguement.
| By jjtechno | 08:26 PM
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"And I am here with you for a short time."
No matter the reason, you cannot hide from it. All the long winded and philisophical discussion does not cover it. Shame is a very weary stone to drag around! We are bound to our selfishness and greed. Wipe our hands or saying look over there only makes us look that much more quilty.
Hunger is a very immoral failing on our part. Starvation is a political failure not a production failure. We let grain rot in storage every year, our bounty is so great.
Posted by: glen at December 29, 2005 10:15 PM
"Hey folks just a small hint here Jesus did not say 'blessed are the rich, for you may bring all your wealth with you to heaven'."
You are correct. He did, however, say this:
"...ye have the poor with you always..." (Emphasis Mine.)
I daresay it was very subtle of you to observe the justness of Ryan's quote by alluding to Jesus' statement.
Carl
Posted by: Carl at December 29, 2005 09:51 PM
