Indulgences typically spark the most outrage, but I kind of feel like they're not even close to the worst shit the Catholic Church has been responsible for over the centuries.
Well, not literally. Jesus is very clear, in no uncertain terms, that that doesn't work. It's one of the most fundamental parts of Christianity
Creatively interpreting the Bible in ways that make rich people feel better has long been a very lucrative industry. I'm sure that hurdle has been covered many ways.
Well, not literally. Jesus is very clear, in no uncertain terms, that that doesn't work. It's one of the most fundamental parts of Christianity
Creatively interpreting the Bible in ways that make rich people feel better has long been a very lucrative industry. I'm sure that hurdle has been covered many ways.
Sure but declaring the sky is actually red doesn't make it true
Indulgences typically spark the most outrage, but I kind of feel like they're not even close to the worst shit the Catholic Church has been responsible for over the centuries.
Look
covering up child abuse is expensive
And then there's usual expenses the catholic church incurs because everyjing must be covered in gold.
Indulgences typically spark the most outrage, but I kind of feel like they're not even close to the worst shit the Catholic Church has been responsible for over the centuries.
Look
covering up child abuse is expensive
And then there's usual expenses the catholic church incurs because everyjing must be covered in gold.
Hoo boy, I've seen some of that. It's astounding how much wealth went into some of those old cathedrals. Palatial is a good word for the interiors.
El SkidThe frozen white northRegistered Userregular
edited September 2018
Let's cut the Church a bit of slack, guys.
There are lots of religions that practice their faith in meager buildings with wooden furnishings and modest budgets.
If you're gonna be the best and really grab people's attention, you gotta have soaring cathedrals and beautiful stained glass, with gold covering half the place. And that costs money!
You know who doesn't just hand out money? God. You know who CAN just hand out money and not really care about it? Rich people.
Add that to the fact that rich people are notorious for doing crazy dumb shit and you have a unending flow of cash. And since rich people stay rich, it's like a renewable resource. They'd be crazy not to tap into that!
I mean sure, the guy they based their whole church on wouldn't have approved in any way. But that's okay, the head of the church speaks directly to God, so I'm sure they've had a chat and He's okay'd it!
Man. This morning I woke up at the exact time when I should have been starting work. Thank god I live 6 minutes away from work so I wasnt actually too late. I havent slept in for work in years!
There are lots of religions that practice their faith in meager buildings with wooden furnishings and modest budgets.
If you're gonna be the best and really grab people's attention, you gotta have soaring cathedrals and beautiful stained glass, with gold covering half the place. And that costs money!
You know who doesn't just hand out money? God. You know who CAN just hand out money and not really care about it? Rich people.
Add that to the fact that rich people are notorious for doing crazy dumb shit and you have a unending flow of cash. And since rich people stay rich, it's like a renewable resource. They'd be crazy not to tap into that!
I mean sure, the guy they based their whole church on wouldn't have approved in any way. But that's okay, the head of the church speaks directly to God, so I'm sure they've had a chat and He's okay'd it!
So the tiny 2.5 employee company I worked for let me go. There was no longer money to pay me. No complaints, they gave me almost a full month's notice. I made a contingency plan when I started there three years ago and it worked: go to the company whose software we resold and ask for a job. It took all of a week and a half and I had a nice new 'implementation specialist' job that was 100% work at home.
No gap in employment is good. BUT. My workload at the tiny company was so low that I could post here, play phalla, troll reddit, watch YouTube and play Slay the Spire all fucking day (which I am aware is why they ran out of money). I have a real job again, working at home, where all my cool stuff is, and am busy all of the time.
I realized today that I have a strong aversion to copying things across screens from left to right across my monitors. I always set up my work so that if I have to copy and paste, the information will always go from right to left. If I don't do it right away and try to copy something the other way around it feels super unnatural.
Got this patient with Munchausen syndrome who starves herself to look like a cancer patient and goes around to multiple hospitals in multiple states. She poses as her mother on her Facebook account and gofundme with 11k followers raising money to support her medical travels.
Got this patient with Munchausen syndrome who starves herself to look like a cancer patient and goes around to multiple hospitals in multiple states. She poses as her mother on her Facebook account and gofundme with 11k followers raising money to support her medical travels.
Don't donate shit to people online.
Munchausen is unsettling enough, but at least it's not Munchausen by proxy.
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El SkidThe frozen white northRegistered Userregular
Wishful thinking is 45, more realistic but still a bit wishful is 55.
...I think I’m going to be lucky to retire at 70.
My wife is going to retire in less than 10 years. I am envious (of the retirement date, not the sh&t she has to put up with every day that she is working)
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Well, not literally. Jesus is very clear, in no uncertain terms, that that doesn't work. It's one of the most fundamental parts of Christianity
Jesus was very clear that the only way for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven is to become not-rich. One way to become not-rich is to give all your money to the poor. Who's supposed to be poor? The Church! Therefore, giving all your money to the Church is a Jesus-approved, A-OK way to get into Heaven! Yay Christianity!
Got this patient with Munchausen syndrome who starves herself to look like a cancer patient and goes around to multiple hospitals in multiple states. She poses as her mother on her Facebook account and gofundme with 11k followers raising money to support her medical travels.
Don't donate shit to people online.
If only there was some trustworthy place to donate to, that is supposed to take care of the sick, the poor, and the infirm... Like a mass of congregating people with a mission, or something...
It was awesome! Only real downside was one coworker didn't make it because of a blown tire on the way in. Someone left early to bring him and his kids plates of delicious barbecue and drive his kids home, while he waited on the side of the road for a total of five hours for a tow.
It was a good time and I ate way too much in the way of smoked brisket, ribs, and the awesome dessert my wife made. The hosting family has a great dog and my six-year-old played with him for probably an hour straight. A good time was definitely had by all and I'm especially glad my wife made it out for some adult socializing as she's stay-at-home mom right now and has very few significant adult interactions in her day-to-day life.
It was awesome! Only real downside was one coworker didn't make it because of a blown tire on the way in. Someone left early to bring him and his kids plates of delicious barbecue and drive his kids home, while he waited on the side of the road for a total of five hours for a tow.
It was a good time and I ate way too much in the way of smoked brisket, ribs, and the awesome dessert my wife made. The hosting family has a great dog and my six-year-old played with him for probably an hour straight. A good time was definitely had by all and I'm especially glad my wife made it out for some adult socializing as she's stay-at-home mom right now and has very few significant adult interactions in her day-to-day life.
Five hours!
It sounds like a great day though!
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Zonugal(He/Him) The Holiday ArmadilloI'm Santa's representative for all the southern states. And Mexico!Registered Userregular
In my efforts to pump up my inevitable teaching resume I decided to get into after-school activities this year.
So that is how I am now going to help out/work with the Gaming Club at the high school every Friday after school.
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Creatively interpreting the Bible in ways that make rich people feel better has long been a very lucrative industry. I'm sure that hurdle has been covered many ways.
Sure but declaring the sky is actually red doesn't make it true
Look
covering up child abuse is expensive
And then there's usual expenses the catholic church incurs because everyjing must be covered in gold.
Signed
Someone raised catholic
But maybe we just put off the second part for a few (thousand) years and see how things work out.
Hoo boy, I've seen some of that. It's astounding how much wealth went into some of those old cathedrals. Palatial is a good word for the interiors.
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There are lots of religions that practice their faith in meager buildings with wooden furnishings and modest budgets.
If you're gonna be the best and really grab people's attention, you gotta have soaring cathedrals and beautiful stained glass, with gold covering half the place. And that costs money!
You know who doesn't just hand out money? God. You know who CAN just hand out money and not really care about it? Rich people.
Add that to the fact that rich people are notorious for doing crazy dumb shit and you have a unending flow of cash. And since rich people stay rich, it's like a renewable resource. They'd be crazy not to tap into that!
I mean sure, the guy they based their whole church on wouldn't have approved in any way. But that's okay, the head of the church speaks directly to God, so I'm sure they've had a chat and He's okay'd it!
Ok L Ron Hubbard
No gap in employment is good. BUT. My workload at the tiny company was so low that I could post here, play phalla, troll reddit, watch YouTube and play Slay the Spire all fucking day (which I am aware is why they ran out of money). I have a real job again, working at home, where all my cool stuff is, and am busy all of the time.
Retirement is when?
Which is fine, I mean, I still have a job here regardless sooo
Wishful thinking is 45, more realistic but still a bit wishful is 55.
Don't donate shit to people online.
Asking that question of yourself usually indicates that you are.
Thank you : )
I love learning so much each day, but it's a lot to learn!
This place really is awesome to work at.
Huh.
BUT DO THEY GIVE YOU BOOKS
YOU NEED BOOKS, TIM
THAT ONE RANDOM GUY SAID SO
this is awesome, congrats!
XBONES FOR EVERYONE
...I think I’m going to be lucky to retire at 70.
Problem solved
Munchausen is unsettling enough, but at least it's not Munchausen by proxy.
My wife is going to retire in less than 10 years. I am envious (of the retirement date, not the sh&t she has to put up with every day that she is working)
I'd love to be done in my early 60's. Assuming relatively stable markets my retirement fund should be okay by then.
If there's a big crash when I'm 60 though - yeah, I'll probably have to keep going.
Jesus was very clear that the only way for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven is to become not-rich. One way to become not-rich is to give all your money to the poor. Who's supposed to be poor? The Church! Therefore, giving all your money to the Church is a Jesus-approved, A-OK way to get into Heaven! Yay Christianity!
If only there was some trustworthy place to donate to, that is supposed to take care of the sick, the poor, and the infirm... Like a mass of congregating people with a mission, or something...
Like a government!
Hey, you never know...
I mean, there might be a revolution before then...
Than have VR books! Put on the glasses and look at your hands. There is a book in them now!
I guess this makes me on the cutting edge of education technology. *Flex*
I don't think I will ever retire fully I've just accepted the fate at this point
This would be the most cyberpunk shit
It was awesome! Only real downside was one coworker didn't make it because of a blown tire on the way in. Someone left early to bring him and his kids plates of delicious barbecue and drive his kids home, while he waited on the side of the road for a total of five hours for a tow.
It was a good time and I ate way too much in the way of smoked brisket, ribs, and the awesome dessert my wife made. The hosting family has a great dog and my six-year-old played with him for probably an hour straight. A good time was definitely had by all and I'm especially glad my wife made it out for some adult socializing as she's stay-at-home mom right now and has very few significant adult interactions in her day-to-day life.
Eeww virtual books? No thanks. Nothing can replace the feeling of holding a real ebook reader in your hand.
Kids these days.
Five hours!
It sounds like a great day though!
So that is how I am now going to help out/work with the Gaming Club at the high school every Friday after school.