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In the words of GOP Jesus (Original Post) FrodosPet Jul 2014 OP
Satan, more like - war criminal rickyhall Jul 2014 #1
Judas littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #2
I wonder if Hobby Lobby sells plastic silver coins. PADemD Jul 2014 #3
Good one! eom littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #4
Teabagging 4 Jayzus trusty elf Jul 2014 #5
"No Pubic Option!" --unless you're a male... lastlib Jul 2014 #6
That is just pure art. KentuckyWoman Jul 2014 #7
My eyes are getting bad watoos Jul 2014 #8
It seems to say "Evolution: it's a hoax" FailureToCommunicate Jul 2014 #10
The other side of the coin modrepub Jul 2014 #9
Being successful is not bad in and of itself FrodosPet Jul 2014 #11

modrepub

(3,496 posts)
9. The other side of the coin
Mon Jul 7, 2014, 07:43 AM
Jul 2014

To be honest there are a lot of christian faiths that believe financial success is a reflection of God's divine providence; that achieving financial success is akin to following Gods path, being righteous in every way. Mitt Romney is a perfect example of it. In his mind his extreme financial success means his path is blessed by God (he can do no wrong). I'm not picking on Mormons, I've heard this said of the Amish faith also. IMO there are some things the Amish do that make me cringe (puppy farms) but in their mind the more successful they are, the more God is blessing their way.

I by no means agree with this thought but I think a lot of Christians feel that those who do not achieve financial success are being punished by God. There is no such thing as greed in their minds. Achieving financial success is God's way of saying theirs is the right path.

FrodosPet

(5,169 posts)
11. Being successful is not bad in and of itself
Mon Jul 7, 2014, 04:21 PM
Jul 2014

It is only bad when it is gained by deception or fraud, or endangering the planet and its inhabitants.

When people are hard working, creative, and or charismatic, they should be rewarded for it. But when it leads to destructive or disruptive concentrations of power...society has to step in.

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