capitalism
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Seek poverty, not wealth
There is terrible inequality on Earth. The rich keep getting richer and the poor keep getting ignored. Who will enter the Kingdom of God? It is those who are poor, not those who are rich. How can someone who amasses wealth claim to be a Christian? ”And as he was setting out on his journey,… Continue reading
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What Motivates a World Leader?
It’s interesting to consider what causes a person to wish to be a head of state and world leader. One might consider positive motivations, such as having the intention to create a more compassionate society, and then negative motivations, such as fear of confrontation and physical harm. It’s interesting when someone moves from the world… Continue reading
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Ownership and the Fear-Based State
Today’s post is another instalment in my Praise and Prose series, which looks at how the language we use — particularly in matters of faith and spirituality — might evolve in order to better reflect reality. A person may spend 40 years working hard to pay off a mortgage, so they can ‘own’ their home.… Continue reading
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How Much is Enough?
I think we’re all concerned with how to be as happy as possible. For many followers of this blog, happiness is found in spiritual contentment, not necessarily living an easy life here on earth, but living with the expectation of happiness in the life to come. Others, who aren’t necessarily convinced there is an afterlife,… Continue reading
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The Simple Life
An American businessman was standing at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish. “How long did it take you to catch them?” The American asked.… Continue reading
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Is it Really Worth it?
I wanted to write a short blog post about fighting battles. When life presents you with a circumstance where you feel you are being treated unfairly, is it wise to put up a fight, or is it better to absorb the frustration, let go, and move on? Let’s look at one area in particular: money.… Continue reading
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Steven Colborne is an author, musician and counsellor living in the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
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Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy whole heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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