This is the point VIN. A culture has grown up especially in the USA where having 'things and having fun' is more important than thinking clearly.
Toqueville pointed this out many times.
A lot of Arabic countries are showing us another side of Religion.
Hezbollah are the actual people feeding the poor and starving, not dissimilar to the Houthis and of course Iran which does not want a Nuclear weapon. None of these people believe in killing civilians. But we in the West want to bomb bomb bomb.
In Flint, there is an annual Day of Giving presented by the Muslim community. They offer to Flint’s largely Black poor, everything you can think of. There are doctors present to perform cursory medical exams. There are pantry staples, household goods, school supplies for children.
It’s a huge event and I’ve yet to hear of any “Christian” churches doing something similar.
Islam was already the fastest growing religion before Oct 7, and in the past year and a half the number of people converting to Islam has increased at an even higher percentage. Myself, I was Muslim before but became much closer to my faith since the genocide. For Palestinians in Gaza, their faith is just about all they have left and it keeps them going. They inspire me, as does Yemen.
However, I have designated my farm as an Amerikkka-free zone and any ICE personnel who have the stupidity of visiting here will be met with the business end of the thirty-ought-six (but damn , does that thing kick!)
Just after we left the USA we came back to see our daughter and for some unknown reason we were hauled into a very nasty space. Very thin benches with no backs. I was picked on to go first (can't imagine why) for an interview. This loud mouthed miserable piece of shit ordered me to confess. I had NO idea what I was going to confess to. We were let go but it stays in my mind.
There are many doing the same in the UK (or did anyway); but the Globalist scum are trying to divide us along racial, creed or colour lines.... it seems to have worked in the US (who are more insular ?), but not so well in the UK; so what did they do ?: mass immigration, false flags and real stuff - bombings, murders, rapes etc - same as in the EU. Christ - even I fall for it sometimes.
Moment you say " bomb bomb bomb", Jenny, an image of John McCain unfortunately forms in my head.
Churches in the West, in general are too rich -- I've been ragging on the Catholic church in Rome since I was a kid, for example. And in our local parish, it was always a focus on money that we guttersnipe kids would parody, crapping on the monsignor who couldn't step up to that pulpit without a ka-ching. But yes, in the US, the megachurches carried it to the extreme -- because American "culture" has fabricated methodologies for carrying everything involving consumption to an extreme.
Not by the title, gyp, but I just listened to it and yes, it came right back to me. Always the music that's my prime trigger. Good stuff. Thanks.
And I'd wager that the pope might own a good chunk of Blackrock too. No way to know in this secret seedy world of oligarch finance. Only assurance is that it's a club that you and I ain't likely to be members in.
Jenny I too preferred the Stones. But George on his own was epic once the Beatles broke up; they allowed him very little of his own music. It was all Lennon/ McCartney.
Hubs is just…ok. Same with my brother. Thank you for asking my dear friend ❤️❤️❤️
This is the point VIN. A culture has grown up especially in the USA where having 'things and having fun' is more important than thinking clearly.
Toqueville pointed this out many times.
A lot of Arabic countries are showing us another side of Religion.
Hezbollah are the actual people feeding the poor and starving, not dissimilar to the Houthis and of course Iran which does not want a Nuclear weapon. None of these people believe in killing civilians. But we in the West want to bomb bomb bomb.
Hi Jenny
In Flint, there is an annual Day of Giving presented by the Muslim community. They offer to Flint’s largely Black poor, everything you can think of. There are doctors present to perform cursory medical exams. There are pantry staples, household goods, school supplies for children.
It’s a huge event and I’ve yet to hear of any “Christian” churches doing something similar.
You live near Flint? Always wanted to go there.
I am not surprised to hear this. I wonder if a lot of people will change religion after all this upheaval?
Islam was already the fastest growing religion before Oct 7, and in the past year and a half the number of people converting to Islam has increased at an even higher percentage. Myself, I was Muslim before but became much closer to my faith since the genocide. For Palestinians in Gaza, their faith is just about all they have left and it keeps them going. They inspire me, as does Yemen.
Dear Narjis. It is so sad that we have to see the slaughter of Palestinians before we understand.
I will never adopt any Religion only because I have lived in this world where Buddhists become evil with power. I look at India today and I weep.
I have great respect for some parts of Islam.
I am not in the least surprised by your statement here.
We in the West have no principles/morality we just bomb people in the name of Empire.
Hi Narjis
Flint and its surrounding suburbs has a considerable Muslim population, and the Muslim African-American population is growing as well.
Most of our areas Muslims are highly educated: many doctors and other professional.
Jenny I was born and raised in Flint. I’ve lived in a rural area between Flint and Lansing for 40+ years now.
I heard that downtown Flint is buzzing now?
True dat Jenny. I don’t go to Flint too often but my sister lives there in a big gorgeous Tudor home and she spends a lot of time downtown.
Jenny. Come and visit me! I’ll take you to Flint 🥰
I'd love to visit you Gypsy you know that but I think I am boycotting USA until they round up ICE and deport them. I know you understand.
I do , Jenny.
However, I have designated my farm as an Amerikkka-free zone and any ICE personnel who have the stupidity of visiting here will be met with the business end of the thirty-ought-six (but damn , does that thing kick!)
Just after we left the USA we came back to see our daughter and for some unknown reason we were hauled into a very nasty space. Very thin benches with no backs. I was picked on to go first (can't imagine why) for an interview. This loud mouthed miserable piece of shit ordered me to confess. I had NO idea what I was going to confess to. We were let go but it stays in my mind.
There are many doing the same in the UK (or did anyway); but the Globalist scum are trying to divide us along racial, creed or colour lines.... it seems to have worked in the US (who are more insular ?), but not so well in the UK; so what did they do ?: mass immigration, false flags and real stuff - bombings, murders, rapes etc - same as in the EU. Christ - even I fall for it sometimes.
Out of chaos comes order !?
Moment you say " bomb bomb bomb", Jenny, an image of John McCain unfortunately forms in my head.
Churches in the West, in general are too rich -- I've been ragging on the Catholic church in Rome since I was a kid, for example. And in our local parish, it was always a focus on money that we guttersnipe kids would parody, crapping on the monsignor who couldn't step up to that pulpit without a ka-ching. But yes, in the US, the megachurches carried it to the extreme -- because American "culture" has fabricated methodologies for carrying everything involving consumption to an extreme.
Proof beyond doubt that there IS such a thing as too rich and too thin. Too rich now causes mass starvation.
Hi Vin
Do you recall George Harrison’s song “Awaiting on You All”?
“The Pope owns 51% of General Motors, and the stock exchange is the only thing he’s qualified to quote us”
Not by the title, gyp, but I just listened to it and yes, it came right back to me. Always the music that's my prime trigger. Good stuff. Thanks.
And I'd wager that the pope might own a good chunk of Blackrock too. No way to know in this secret seedy world of oligarch finance. Only assurance is that it's a club that you and I ain't likely to be members in.
Vin, it remains one of my all/time favorite songs. Notice that George sings “by chanting the NAMES of the lord you’ll be free”.
Names, not name. I credit George with allowing me to explore other faiths.
I loved him and wept many tears when he died.
I agree. George transcended.
I didn't know this Gypsy............are you sure?
I'm gobsmacked.
Jenny, are you referring to the song? Ask Siri or Alexa or whomever to play it for you.
As you probably know, George was Hari Krishna.
Yes I did know George was HK. Never much liked The Beatles. Was a Rolling Stones girl and of course Big Bob.
I will be sure to listen.
I know hubby is better, how is your brother?
Jenny I too preferred the Stones. But George on his own was epic once the Beatles broke up; they allowed him very little of his own music. It was all Lennon/ McCartney.
Hubs is just…ok. Same with my brother. Thank you for asking my dear friend ❤️❤️❤️
Oh. I am sorry to cause such pain to you dear Vin. John McCain and Newt Gingrich are my most hated people...well there are others of course.
IF the Vatican wanted to make life equitable it is in the position to do so.
Disgusting place filled with treasures. I know a few Professors who have been down in the archives researching.