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Thanks, Phil. I don't do it for Baubles and Bling. Extremely satisfying when a Vet finishes a program, gets a job, keeps his/her marriage and says, "Thank you."

How often does THAT happen? :) You do realize that most of the world influences social/political policy based on their religious beliefs. And, given that about 85% of the world has some form of faith; I can't help but wonder if they are concerned about people with a lack of faith influencing social/political policy.

That's no longer valid. Chicago Public Schools - Free University of Chicago - Free to Low Income (<$125,000) All across the county - Colleges are offering "Free" education. Arizona Promise, California Promise, etc. Here in Tulsa, a High School student can start attending college for free under the Tulsa Achieves Program and finish their Associates the same time they finish High School. They can attend Tulsa Tech (for free) at 16 while remaining in HS - which has a matriculation agreement for most of the trades to get hours in college towards a degree in that field. Google has certificate programs that one can take on-line - for free Solar Power Installer Programs - For Free The list goes on and on. Maybe you could go to an under-privileged neighborhood, open a store-front and teach them all the ways to get an education - for free. Cause guns cost money. I spend about 10-20 hours a week helping Veterans get in colleges or trade school - even down to a foundation that helps Veterans with PTSD become a Blacksmith. Help your community out.

It'll never work, Jerry - Most believe in a God. And, we all know that those who believe in God are idiots for looking up to a sky wizard. No way a bunch of idiots can turn things around. Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO) is a coalition of faith-based communities: Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and other people of goodwill. Our grassroots organization, run primarily by volunteers, is advocating for safer schools, houses of worship, and communities. We now number in the thousands from all over the state in our shared commitment to challenging the status quo as we work towards this important goal. Our voice has been heard by people throughout the state as we push to reduce gun violence in Oregon and the nation.

Thanks for the detailed response. It requires that we give a shit about everyone. What I mean is - be an educator, not an agitator.

Sky, my point begins with tone. There was a time when we were more decent, civil, courteous, and all the other synonyms that go with decency. We all remember a time when you got to a four way stop and everyone would wave each other through instead of trying to blast through and flip each other off. The true beginning of the loss of decency came about with social media. When everybody started hollering at each other and nobody was talking. Right here on DZ.com. We talked. Not only did I enjoy the conversations, but learned things, learned about myself. I didn't feel as though I was in a constant verbal tennis match with the ball being hit harder to drive me away from middle, but softer to being me closer to that center net. This is my view of the world now. Tone & Decency. Not everyone on the other side is an extremist and yet we talk to each other that way. Nothing starts out with a point anymore. It starts out with if you're on the right, you must be a Nazi trump loving idiot. And the left, tree-hugging, gay loving, Marxists who believe in unicorns and fairy dust. Dare bring up God and YOU are the antichrist and your religion is responsible for ALL the world's problems. We had some right-wings that brought up Muslims as enemies and the left cried foul, but that same cry can't be heard when the discussion is about Christianity. Maybe we've grown apart over the years since we're no longer in proximity, but it seems we could do a better job of talking with each other instead of at each other. Decency - argued past or present. How about we start here and now and work towards the future. Not all the world's ills were started by ALL on the right, or Christians, or Left, or Atheists', or Marxists, or Muslims, or Jews, or Black or White. There's always been a fringe to each stirring up the pot.

French President Macron: Unvaccinated no longer citizens This oughta go well.

Phil, we were talking about respecting other cultures to include Christianity, Islam Judaism, Hindu, etc. etc. EDIT: Ummm yeah, what Bill said.

April 20, 1979

Bottom Line: One should treat race, creed, religion. gender, with respect. This country is going to shit for one reason and one reason only - we have lost our sense of decency towards others. We spend more time finding the minority of bad in a group, than we do the majority of good. Two valuable lessons: If you don't have anything nice to say; keep your mouth closed. If you're not willing to say it to their face; then don't say it at all.

He's French. They like to piss off everybody.

I've heard people at boogie pray after a night of partying to stop having bowel movements so they could get on a load (no pun intended).

But what if religion IS your skin color.

I thought it was $24.00 now or is that with the "I jump with Trevor" discount?

According to the article, "Dr. Syed Haider has also recommended flax seed oil." Cause nothing says diarrhea more than adding flaxseed oil to your diet.

I can tell you as a former FFL - they will not look at it as an opportunity to educate. They will take it as, "I'm not the government's police department" or some other form of not my job.

OK. I now "know" for a scientific fact that one can verify rigger seals in the Aviation Registry. Welcome back Nipple Boy. Your particular brand of smartass would help to freshen things up in here a bit.

Morning, Do you denigrate all African-Americans because of a few thugs in Chicago, LA, NY, etc.?

As you said in post #56, "Sure but today and now. . . " I have to agree with Bill. Like him was raised Roman Catholic and still have on toe in the water (family) and have been impressed with his approach, 1) when asked about Gays, his response was, "Who am I to judge?" and 2) He just told Biden to keep taking communion - in spite of his stance on Abortion. These two items have needed to be addressed for awhile and the comfort it's given to Catholics around the world speaks volumes as to future direction.

I "believe" one can now verify rigger seals in the FAA registry.

Morning, There's a couple of companies that specialize in helping rural areas. A few points they make regarding the community or community leaders being early adopters are: Undisrupted and even increased commerce through local tourism and regular traveler stopovers, as EV owners from urban areas will naturally avoid small towns where they don’t have access to charging stations A stable source of additional revenue for the community A boost to individual businesses where charging stations are installed, as potential customers who drive EVs will choose to do business where they can also conveniently charge their vehicles A stronger local economy SOURCE: https://www.evconnect.com/blog/the-future-of-ev-charging-in-rural-towns-and-how-to-prepare

I'm kinda laughing at myself cause I did see that, but I thought it was just another 10 minutes of Netflix - you need to watch these on Netflix promos.

There is a long list of your peers that do not think it an illogical belief. List of Christians in science and technology You say I'm just trying to be politically correct. I say I'm trying to be as respectful of another culture as I am of any other.

I'm going to respectfully disagree. It gives an element of respect for someone's beliefs while acknowledging that you don't believe the same way.