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Re: There’s an upside to economic disaster

Casey — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:23:11 -0000

Good thoughts Aaron

What Americans view as "economic disaster" looks like unimaginable prosperity to much of the world.

An Argentine friend of mine said there were a group of retired economists and financial leaders who were (tongue in cheek) offering to come up to the United States and help us with our banking problems. After all, they've been dealing with economic disasters for 60 years.

Hard times have a way of getting people on their knees.

Re: There’s an upside to economic disaster

Maria Kirby — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:52:06 -0000

May I remind you that the year of Jubilee was also a year of fasting, and using up leftovers? Have you ever tried using up everything in your cupboard, freezer, refrigerator before going out and buying something new? How much of your accumulation would/could you give away to friends and family as Xmas or birthday gifts?

How many Christians have been generous enough to have loaned someone money, that they could even cancel a debt?

Re: There’s an upside to economic disaster

mountainguy — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:58:35 -0000

wow, James 5: 1-6, one of my favorite biblical verses.
Good reflection Aaron

Re: There’s an upside to economic disaster

shak el — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:48:33 -0000

How about a cancellation of all Debts, release of prisoners, and abolition of all existing mortages (yes I know this is covered by the first but it needs to emphaized), that is what ever your living in is yours. All empty homes and apartments are to distributed by lot to the homeless.

Re: There’s an upside to economic disaster

Ryan K — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:43:52 -0000

It is indeed a stirring sentiment. I have friends that don't make much money. By America's standards they are under the poverty line. But by the rest of the world's standards they are richer than 90% of the world. It's a scary question. Are we indeed poor?

I think your statement "God is the defender of the poor" is gold. My girlfriend is actually excited about this economic disaster for the reasons you mentioned. She thinks people will actually focus more on Jesus. I think like a forest fire a good economic shakedown will be good for us.