... If the rot starts at the top, then it starts with those who have no fear of God and worship power and money alone. Then consider your last 2 statements. In failed states that have no religion, what is your explanation for the failure? Broaden your horizons and think, counterfeits only exist because of the reality of the real. Which means if you were to be objective you should acknowledge that there are fake pastors, but there are also those who mean well. There are doctors who are in it for the money, and those who are altruistic. Sleazy lawyers and those with integrity! Some politicians mean well other are in it for themselves. At the most common denominator, this has nothing to do with religion Porcupine. Think!
In this country we need to focus on education, critical thinking and reducing the scourge of single parent homes. This country is a little Chicago and many don't seem to mind!
BTW our PM is a doctor, but he is an incompetent dimwit. They are not mutually exclusive!
... give this some thought and you will realize that thoughts always precede feelings and actions. Acting on a feeling helps to cement that perspective. There is always a point when a person can say no. That is why there are not more dead bosses in the world!! People have thoughts and feelings everyday that they make a decision not to act on! The more a person does something, the more natural it becomes. Celibacy is a choice, as is monogamy and every other form of sexual expression, theft, rape murder etc! Think about it!
@The_Oracle... one does not have to judge when a person states their position.
The moral values of a humanist is always based on what they personally think is right or wrong. In these instances, self interest rules. This is important!
We need to do two thing simultaneously (if that is possible for a Bahamian in government):
1) rapid antibody testing- we need to know who has had the infection and get this group back to work. Every person in the tourism industry should be tested to determine who has already been infected. If a person has been infected, they should be able to go back to work!! The risk of reinfection is extremely low.
2) Antigen testing can determine those who have viral particles in the body. It cannot tell if it is a new infection or a recovered person with virus particles still in the body while they have no symptoms.
If these idiots ordered 1.5 million of each test and started mass testing, this country could know exactly what to do within one week!
... an intellectually honest person must admit that hypocrisy exists wherever there is the potential for an alternate course of action from ones stated ideals or values. In other words, the only way to eliminate hypocrisy is to eliminate choice! Many fall short of the ideals they espouse in every realm of thought, it is not confined to Christian thought. But think of it, atheism, politics, governments and the lack thereof anarchy and philosophy are all tools to maintain power and greed as well. Evil (and good) in the hearts of men will always find a system of thought or beliefs to manifest itself through , so religion is not the problem, the heart of man is!
This is what happens when you elect leaders who have not proven that they have decision making abilities. I don't expect them to get everything right, but I do expect them to tweak decisions based on outcomes and to continue that process until we get the best outcome, but this effort is failing on all fronts.
This nation has become an embarrassment and a laughing stock to the world! So sad!
... you just had to use teh 'H' word right Bob! Your views of biblical Christianity, the historical Jesus and the message He taught (both salvation and judgment) are medieval and grossly distorted! Remember, a society has to get its values of right and wrong from somewhere, I have found that if those values originate from an individuals personal views of right and wrong they will always embrace self promoting, pleasure seeking and destructive values! Hence the high rates of addiction, depression and mental illness in countries with liberal humanistic values.
joeblow says...
... If the rot starts at the top, then it starts with those who have no fear of God and worship power and money alone. Then consider your last 2 statements. In failed states that have no religion, what is your explanation for the failure? Broaden your horizons and think, counterfeits only exist because of the reality of the real. Which means if you were to be objective you should acknowledge that there are fake pastors, but there are also those who mean well. There are doctors who are in it for the money, and those who are altruistic. Sleazy lawyers and those with integrity! Some politicians mean well other are in it for themselves. At the most common denominator, this has nothing to do with religion Porcupine. Think!
BTW, the writers suggestions are fair!
On What about rehabilitation?
Posted 29 October 2020, 7:41 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I am tired of people talking about how benign marijuana is. It is a drug that causes cancer and other medical conditions!!
https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/pr…
In this country we need to focus on education, critical thinking and reducing the scourge of single parent homes. This country is a little Chicago and many don't seem to mind!
BTW our PM is a doctor, but he is an incompetent dimwit. They are not mutually exclusive!
On The role of religion
Posted 29 October 2020, 7:28 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... give this some thought and you will realize that thoughts always precede feelings and actions. Acting on a feeling helps to cement that perspective. There is always a point when a person can say no. That is why there are not more dead bosses in the world!! People have thoughts and feelings everyday that they make a decision not to act on! The more a person does something, the more natural it becomes. Celibacy is a choice, as is monogamy and every other form of sexual expression, theft, rape murder etc! Think about it!
On ‘Endorsing civil unions is not seeking special rights’
Posted 29 October 2020, 6:38 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@The_Oracle... one does not have to judge when a person states their position.
The moral values of a humanist is always based on what they personally think is right or wrong. In these instances, self interest rules. This is important!
On Acting Financial Secretary Johnson: I’m an atheist
Posted 29 October 2020, 6:30 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... they will probably spend $5 million on consultants to figure out why!
On Bookings are slow as the doors reopen to tourism
Posted 29 October 2020, 6:27 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
We need to do two thing simultaneously (if that is possible for a Bahamian in government):
1) rapid antibody testing- we need to know who has had the infection and get this group back to work. Every person in the tourism industry should be tested to determine who has already been infected. If a person has been infected, they should be able to go back to work!! The risk of reinfection is extremely low.
2) Antigen testing can determine those who have viral particles in the body. It cannot tell if it is a new infection or a recovered person with virus particles still in the body while they have no symptoms.
If these idiots ordered 1.5 million of each test and started mass testing, this country could know exactly what to do within one week!
On Rapid antigen tests not to spot cases with no symptoms
Posted 29 October 2020, 6:24 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... personal integrity is not based on religious faith or the lack thereof, but in choosing to live the beliefs one has!
On Acting Financial Secretary Johnson: I’m an atheist
Posted 29 October 2020, 12:50 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... an intellectually honest person must admit that hypocrisy exists wherever there is the potential for an alternate course of action from ones stated ideals or values. In other words, the only way to eliminate hypocrisy is to eliminate choice! Many fall short of the ideals they espouse in every realm of thought, it is not confined to Christian thought. But think of it, atheism, politics, governments and the lack thereof anarchy and philosophy are all tools to maintain power and greed as well. Evil (and good) in the hearts of men will always find a system of thought or beliefs to manifest itself through , so religion is not the problem, the heart of man is!
On Comments by Bishop Ellis
Posted 29 October 2020, 10:05 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
This is what happens when you elect leaders who have not proven that they have decision making abilities. I don't expect them to get everything right, but I do expect them to tweak decisions based on outcomes and to continue that process until we get the best outcome, but this effort is failing on all fronts.
This nation has become an embarrassment and a laughing stock to the world! So sad!
On Minnis tweaks emergency rules but high numbers of cases keep up the pressure
Posted 29 October 2020, 9:55 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... you just had to use teh 'H' word right Bob! Your views of biblical Christianity, the historical Jesus and the message He taught (both salvation and judgment) are medieval and grossly distorted!
Remember, a society has to get its values of right and wrong from somewhere, I have found that if those values originate from an individuals personal views of right and wrong they will always embrace self promoting, pleasure seeking and destructive values! Hence the high rates of addiction, depression and mental illness in countries with liberal humanistic values.
On ALICIA WALLACE: Why do we continue to allow the Church to pull the strings on so many aspects of our lives?
Posted 29 October 2020, 8:07 a.m. Suggest removal