Whatever happened to, "Blessed are the poor in spirit..."? What is their reward now, hmmm? Ohhh: right! Errr..right-wing... Or..??? Why AM I so confused?? Isn't the preface of the conservatives that we don't need any social programs because everybody will simply care for the next guy out of the goodness of his heart? Why, I wonder, would I not want to left at the compassionate mercy of someone (re: preceding posted video} like this?? I do, after all, have indoor plumbing.
And, here I thought "you guys" are the ones who profess to be Biblical experts. Oh! What AM I missing? Why DO I have such a difficult time thinking they are empathetic...well, yeah: but, empathetic toward those who might be (in their perception) different from them as defined by color of skin, gender, faith, lifestyle, class (money, money, money)...???
Oh, talk about dollars in the bank: Another reason there might be more dollars in "their" pockets and less in "yours"...(because they are rich in spirit, of course!!):
http://www.nationofchange.org/what-expose-feds-secret-bailout-told-us-and-what-it-didnt-1314371868
Oh! And for what it's worth:
The beatitudes are found at Matthew 5: 3-12
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
I don't even consider myself religious, but they are worthy of reflection, no??
