Okay, good to know.. Perusing your comment section I did notice you have a lot of responses and that you take time to answer, but I also was struck by how few upvotes there were. Different folks, different strokes, I guess.
I won't take up much more of your time, and we'll have to politely differ on capitalism and greed since, I'm afraid, I view two as synonymous, as well.
I believe in 'stations' in life, and that we rise to fulfill them when we lead a life of service without too much concern for personal gain. A mixture of socialism and faith.
Wishing you all the best, Mark _/|_
I think serving those that you cannot hope to gain from is a sign of true character. I believe in socialist ideals, but, as I read christian scripture, I note, no one is coerced into sharing. It's voluntary. If sharing happens under threat of imprisonment or death, it's not compassion, it's extortion. So, govt charity is a no-go for me.
I agree... unconditional love without expectation. Also, sharing that is coerced is like asking for a kiss, it's less meaningful. Problem is, when people are left to their own devices, without governments or religions gently nudging them towards the better angels of their nature, they tend to forget to do the right thing, altogether...
I'm not a Christian, but my wife is, and I occasionally accompany her to church & find inspiration in the Bible. What I do know is that Jesus was not a Capitalist, nor any spiritual leader. Challenge is finding balance in life.