Our national constitutions and religious books (gita, quran, bible etc) were written prior to the invention of ICT (information and communication technologies). I propose that governments world wide should recognize ICT as a progressive "religion" so that people can embrace it. This would help in Define a "roadmap" for our coming generations "Balance" the social, economic, and cultural aspects in our hierarchical society I will appreciate your comments. We can work together on the writing new principles for ICT religion.
But that, of course, would never fly with the ACLU and other groups who are dedicated to removing "religion" from every aspect of government.
I agree. There are people "for" and "against" ICT religion. But we might get buy-in from the rest of the world.
Religion always fascinates me. How so many people follow something so blindly because they just want to believe..... You can learn a lot of great marketing technique from all the religions. There is no richer businesses in the world then selling god(s).
Shoemoney, don't tar us all with the same brush. Check the home page of my online bible studies website below. You'll see a disclaimer specifically saying that we solicit no donations, nor do we accept them. We take no advertising money, either. This religious site is entirely self-funded for the public benefit. It's ironic that your comments would come from someone with the online name "ShoeMONEY"!
I dont see the irony... why is it ironic? I have been marketing stuff for 10+ years and know a great system when I see it. Please dont even start about the not for profit stuff =P
Yes, (normally) none of them start that way, and it's when outside sources get involved (eg, government/politics. In Rome is was the Roman gov, in England it was the King) that things go downhill. Hence the fact that many (esp fundementalist) denominations believe whole-heartedly in the seperation of church and state (but, don't get confused like others do and think that that means they won't ahve anything to do with the government; they still believe that they can voice their concerns and give suggestions to the government like anyone else) and won't tolerate politics interfering with the functioning of the church. The also believe in the autonomy of the church, ie that each church is a seperate entity, with no 'higher-ups' to answer to (other than God ) like with the Catholic church (for example), and also that no church is there to make money. Any money made goes straight back in community-based projects and the maintaining of the church, amongst other things (like sponsoring missionaries, founding 'seeding' churches, etc). Please don't tar all Christians (or any religion) with the same brush, it's too complex a world to make simplistic, sweeping (and cynical ) generalisations.
Why? I'm a committed, free-market capitalist (even earned an MBA). I've simply chosen the nonprofit sector. The for-profit and not-for-profit sectors both have their charlatans and rip-off artists. That doesn't stop me from having great respect for the for-profit free market. Nor, I would hope, would that prevent people from having similar respect for the vast majority of nonprofit groups that are honest.
funny you disect a small part of what I said and decide only true speak on that. You are a preacher in deed =)
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