[PLUG-TALK] Re: [PLUG] Sounds good to me ;)

J Henshaw jeff at jhenshaw.com
Wed Jun 19 10:45:33 UTC 2002


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Miller" <jmlizard1 at attbi.com>
To: <plug-talk at lists.pdxlinux.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [PLUG-TALK] Re: [PLUG] Sounds good to me ;)


> > > > A belief in the sanctity and infallibility of one's
> > > "cultural values" are
> > > > the sole cause of tribal warfare.
> > > >
> > > > J.
> > >
> > > Incorrect.  Greed is the culprit.
> > >
> >
> > I'd say all three are pretty big contributors.
>
> >Well,  a wise being once told me that the love of money is the root of
> > all evil.
>
> > I see his point proven time and time again,  don't you?
>
> Yes.  I most certainly do.
>
> I also remember being instructed to love my neighbor as myself.
>
> Additionally, I remember him taking issue with certain leaders who
> insisted on the infallibility of their cultural values.  And the precise
> letter of the law, as it written.
>
> He often said they must change.  He pointed out that they were wrong for
> ignoring the actual intent, purpose, and meaning behind those laws and
> traditions.  He also said something very funny about "straining for
> gnats while swallowing a camel".  :)
>
> Not to mention "give unto Ceasar that which is Ceasar's". :P
>
I might add "And unto God what is God's" and that a man cannot serve two
masters.






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