Comments by "c. j. macq" (@cjmacq-vg8um) on "National Geographic" channel.

do we really want the elite, our masters, living longer than everybody else. they'll be the only one's able to afford this longevity. personally, i'm tired of being ruled by the WORSE humanity has to offer. whether there's an "afterlife" or not, it has no connection to any organized religion. FACE IT, yesterday's religion, like today's technology, was created by an elite class as a system of social control. the elite create a fear of death strong enough to intimidate and pacify the masses but not so strong as to dissuade them from dying for the elite enforcing their will or in some war to make the elite richer. BUT, almost all religions posses an interconnected theme of human ethics; a system of rules of compassion, cooperation, integrity, honesty and empathy. this theme, too, is successfully ignored or corrupted for the elite's benefit. the trick is to identify the lies the elite tell us about religion while recognizing the universal truth intertwined within all religions. THAT is the wisdom to be found in religion. individually, all religions teach lies. collectively, they teach a universal truth.
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you're confusing youtube with a mcdonalds hamburger. whether there's an "afterlife" or not, it has no connection to any organized religion. FACE IT, yesterday's religion, like today's technology, was created by an elite class as a system of social control. the elite create a fear of death strong enough to intimidate and pacify the masses but not so strong as to dissuade them from dying for the elite enforcing their will or in some war to make the elite richer. BUT, almost all religions posses an interconnected theme of human ethics; a system of rules of compassion, cooperation, integrity, honesty and empathy. this theme, too, is successfully ignored or corrupted for the elite's benefit. the trick is to identify the lies the elite tell us about religion while recognizing the universal truth intertwined within all religions. THAT is the wisdom to be found in religion. individually, all religions teach lies. collectively, they teach a universal truth.
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Finnien MacCool ... thanks for the insult. you really opened my eyes. maybe one day you'll find the wisdom and contentment you seek in your fellow humans, in yourself. good luck.
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whether there's an "afterlife" or not, it has no connection to any organized religion. FACE IT, yesterday's religion, like today's technology, was created by an elite class as a system of social control. the elite create a fear of death strong enough to intimidate and pacify the masses but not so strong as to dissuade them from dying for the elite enforcing their will or in some war to make the elite richer. BUT, almost all religions posses an interconnected theme of human ethics; a system of rules of compassion, cooperation, integrity, honesty and empathy. this theme, too, is successfully ignored or corrupted for the elite's benefit. the trick is to identify the lies the elite tell us about religion while recognizing the universal truth intertwined within all religions. THAT is the wisdom to be found in religion. individually, all religions teach lies. collectively, they teach a universal truth.
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@marcellinechoisne5627 ... very poetic and beautifully written. but i don't know, wasn't Marilyn Monroe a star that was a "candle in the wind"? it does indeed, boil down to - this short time we have on earth is all we got. let's make the best of it. we're ALL on this journey together. but all we seem to want to do is to suspect, accuse and hate each other. and look where its gotten us. i think its time to try a DIFFERENT approach.
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@BMoore556 ... thank you so much for the kind words. they're appreciated.
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@boxcartwilly ... thanks for the kind words. they're appreciated.
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Finnien MacCool ... wow, wonderful. this is the second time you've insulted me and called me a liar. WITHOUT PROVOCATION! wanna go for 3?
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@silalumen643 ... you understand what that verse means don't you? it has more to do with your choice of friends than any sacrifice you might make for them. it means, make sure your friends have the moral and ethical character worthy of your defense and FRIENDSHIP! then you can JUSTIFY giving your life in their defense. the verse advocates for justice more than anything else. JUSTICE is worth dying for - that's what that verse means.
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@silalumen643 ... isn't it great? and we atheists need a good blessing on occasion. it does the soul good. thanks. but you have to admit, the common thread i'm discussing does exist. yes?
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@silalumen643 ... that's one of the most convoluted responses i've ever read. you can't even admit to the fact that all these religions convey a common theme of social responsibility and compassion. that's pretty sad. i bet you call yourself a christian, uh?
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@silalumen643 ... that's just not true. what you're saying is there's no such thing as reality or absolute truth. that violates EVERY religion on earth. in fact, the very point of religion is the exact opposite of what you wrote. of course there's such a thing as FACTS, absolute ethics and morality. you may want to reexamine your position here. i think you're the atheist, the opportunist advocating situational ethics and hypocrisy.
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@chomo54andbabyaisha97 ... uummm, when did science ever define morality? i must've been napping on that day. the only people i see defining morality are those money grubbing, tv preachers who bilk their followers out of BILLIONS - ALL TAX FREE of course - so they can buy private jets and multiple mansions.
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technology IS SLAVERY not freedom! the elite want machines to control us. why? because the elite control the machines! it ain't hard to figure out. FACE IT, yesterday's religion, like today's technology, was created by an elite class as a system of social control. the elite create a fear of death strong enough to intimidate and pacify the masses but not so strong as to dissuade them from dying for the elite enforcing their will or in some war to make the elite richer. BUT, almost all religions posses an interconnected theme of human ethics; a system of rules of compassion, cooperation, integrity, honesty and empathy. this theme, too, is successfully ignored or corrupted for the elite's benefit. the trick is to identify the lies the elite tell us about religion while recognizing the universal truth intertwined within all religions. THAT is the wisdom to be found in religion. individually, all religions teach lies. collectively, they teach a universal truth.
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@marcellinechoisne5627 ... thanks for the kind words.
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@marcellinechoisne5627 ... i can hear trump now - "don't you dare call me smart. don't ever use that word with me." i swear, trump cult are complete morons. they'll fall for anything. especially if its from a well documented pathological liar named trump.
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@aliaasfar1791 ... sorry you feel that way. but how do you know i'm conditioned by disbelievers and not a disbeliever conditioning others? look, i believe in ethics. that's MY faith. and i find my faith reflected in MANY RELIGIONS! the problem is gullible people like you who can be so easily convinced that anyone who disagrees with your interpretation of your religion is EVIL! my friend, i'm not evil. and i don't believe you are either. you wanna change my mind?
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wait until we see all things hidden in trump's taxes.
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@maxhardie7387 ... i reached 45 about 20 years. get back to me when you grow up.
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whether there's an "afterlife" or not, it has no connection to any organized religion. FACE IT, yesterday's religion, like today's technology, was created by an elite class as a system of social control. the elite create a fear of death strong enough to intimidate and pacify the masses but not so strong as to dissuade them from dying for the elite enforcing their will or in some war to make the elite richer. BUT, almost all religions posses an interconnected theme of human ethics; a system of rules of compassion, cooperation, integrity, honesty and empathy. this theme, too, is successfully ignored or corrupted for the elite's benefit. the trick is to identify the lies the elite tell us about religion while recognizing the universal truth intertwined within all religions. THAT is the wisdom to be found in religion. individually, all religions teach lies. collectively, they teach a universal truth.
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@margaretgill4330 ... thanks, my friend.
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@lisasrexstar7796 ... thanks for the kind affirmation my friend.
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@harshsharma03 ... i'm so tired of the stupidity. everywhere i go i see insanity from the left, right and middle. i see it from above and below. now stop, think! how does your response NOT apply to my comment? THINK! i have confidence in you. i'm sure if you use your brain, rather than a computer, you can figure it out.
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wonderful comment. the earth is a single organism. but we're not allowed to think that way. its bad for profits. you just expressed the major principle of the philosophy of "equalism." the oligarchs first create, then magnify our differences to keep us divided. that's how they stay in power; by pitting us against each other. they exploit the differences they, themselves, create so they stay in power. don't you see it? haven't you figured it out yet? its not our brains that's a great mystery. its our continued stupidity despite the brains we've been given. when you have a species that makes the same mistakes over and over for over 6000 years - THAT'S A DAMNED STUPID SPECIES!
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btw, the distribution of food is something humans do HORRIBLY! why do you think there's so much hunger and starvation in the world? overall, the so-called "system" the elite created to make society function, functions BEST for them! the rest of us have to fight to eat, or enslave ourselves to gratify the greed of the elite. unlike nature, this system is a colossal failure. its called capitalism. where predators rule. 5% of humanity has MORE than the lower 95% combined. they have more than they can possibly use in a 1000 lifetimes. meanwhile, the rest of us struggle to gain what we need just for ONE LIFETIME! great system uh? yep, OUR SYSTEM SUX!
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