Armageddon is much more of a financial issue

[singular_me]

so many people seeking to buy their way to paradise out there... but Armageddon is more likely what they will get at this pace

Money is the world religion

I am out for the week...

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U.S. RELIGIOUS GROUPS GENERATE MORE MONEY THAN MICROSOFT AND APPLE COMBINED
May 10, 2018
............ In a 2016 study entitled “The Socio-economic Contribution of Religion to American Society: An Empirical Analysis”, Melissa and Brian Grim from Georgetown University and the Newseum Institute set out to determine the cost and contribution that religion has for American society.

Under conservative estimates, faith-based organizations were found to generate roughly $378 billion per year. Being more than a third of a trillion dollars, that number actually accounts for more than the global revenue of both Apple and Microsoft combined.

When including businesses with religious roots, the number increases to roughly $1.2 trillion annually, while more liberal estimations which also include household incomes of religiously affiliated Americans put the total annual revenue of religious-based organizations at approximately $4.8 trillion, which is about a third of America’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

“We believe that our second estimate of $1.2 trillion is more reasonable as it takes into account the value of the services provided by religious organizations and the impact religion has on a number of important American businesses” say the authors. Although, assets of religious groups were still not taken into account for this measurement.


After conducting their analysis, the study authors found that combined revenue from the country’s five largest religiously affiliated charities adds up to just under $38 billion. These include the Lutheran Services in America, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity.

However, religion is also quickly becoming one of the nation’s largest tax-free industries as reports have estimated that Christian media alone accounts for about $3.6 – $6.8 billion conservatively.

“In 2003, research estimates put the market for religious publishing and products at $6.8 billion and growing at a rate of nearly 5 percent annually. This market is subdivided into three categories: books (the largest segment, with $3.5 billion in sales and a 7 percent growth rate); stationary/giftware/ merchandise (sales at $1.4 billion and a 4.5 percent growth rate); and audio/video/software ($1.4 billion in sales and flat)”.........

http://www.wakingtimes.com/2018/05/10/u-s-religious-groups-generate-more-money-than-microsoft-and-apple-combined/

[ziero0]

I am out for the week...
Probably going to take more than a week.

[Horn]

Gold as Money of later day bugs, anyone?

[Cebu_4_2]

Fuck them.

[cheka.]

so many people seeking to buy their way to paradise out there... but Armageddon is more likely what they will get at this pace

Money is the world religion

I am out for the week...

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U.S. RELIGIOUS GROUPS GENERATE MORE MONEY THAN MICROSOFT AND APPLE COMBINED
May 10, 2018

http://www.wakingtimes.com/2018/05/10/u-s-religious-groups-generate-more-money-than-microsoft-and-apple-combined/

they and the gogues of satan get a lot of money from fedgov. blatant violation of americans' first amendment

[Horn]

Well at least the financial market seems set for a biblical collapse.

no doubt they're also heavily vested.

[cheka.]

Well at least the financial market seems set for a biblical collapse.

no doubt they're also heavily vested.

problem is that they will dilute all frn holders to cover any/all losses PLUS a nice profit

in the last collapse, holders of cash should have made HUGE money. liquidity was gone --- cash loaners should have been able to demand windfall prices for loaning it out to all of the beggars

but no. satan's vipers used their scrip to destroy (with zero interest rate policy) the people who got it exactly right

[Horn]

problem is that they will dilute all frn holders to cover any/all losses PLUS a nice profit

in the last collapse, holders of cash should have made HUGE money. liquidity was gone --- cash loaners should have been able to demand windfall prices for loaning it out to all of the beggars

but no. satan's vipers used their scrip to destroy (with zero interest rate policy) the people who got it exactly right

this time they're estimating that the liquidity won't even be there for the vipers.

cause Every market pump since 08' has evaporated any liquidity.

[cheka.]

this time they're estimating that the liquidity won't even be there for the vipers.

cause Every market pump since 08' has evaporated any liquidity.

too big to fail. between congress (tarp like crap) and the skype central bank = they are covered

the rest of us? not so much

[Horn]

too big to fail. between congress (tarp like crap) and the skype central bank = they are covered

the rest of us? not so much

Most certainly, cheka. I imagine the most secure future job available is something like account analyst.

That who's private banking/government role is described as risk against moneylaundering or tax fraud.

When really its just eliminating any competition from monopoly.

[singular_me]

The trend is obvious for us to see now, this is right in our faces: MONEY "IS" THE RELIGION

dont agree with the guy that without money would have chaos though, but a lot to ponder in that kind of biased article just below. But ((they)) knew that if people embraced money as their god, it would all play out in their hands, because ((they)) know that materialism is an illusion. However the problem is not the medium of exchange but profit seeking which is embedded in the concept of money


The Universal Prayer: How Money Became the World's First Shared Religion
If we look at religions in general, our belief in money is very similar. In a religion, its followers share a belief that no one is supposed to question. We all believe in money as a medium of exchange. Therefore, it has similar purposes as religion: uniting people towards having faith in something. This, in turn, provides stability. Money was created to give value to things and define them in those terms. Religion defines the world in a broader manner, but still manages to create an order by giving people the answers to how the world works and what are the set of norms that will define our standing in it, the same way our wealth can determine our social standing. The validity of both is only determined by our set of beliefs, and our cultural environment is what defines them........... If the value of money were taken away from our world, we would end up in entire chaos. As mentioned earlier, it has become something so natural and central in our lives, that we cannot imagine ourselves without it. Society has evolved in a way that money gives us order, stability, and security, among other things, and eliminating it would be like taking a huge step backwards in history. (MUST READ LONG ARTICLE)

http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/241/the-universal-prayer-how-money-became-the-worlds-first-shared-religion

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cannot make that sh*t up...... system is not fixable... let it sink


While Teachers Have to Beg For Funding, Police Caught Stealing Millions From Public Schools
After police seized more than $19 million in property, less than 2 percent of the proceeds were sent to public education.



By Rachel Blevins - May 25, 2018
https://thefreethoughtproject.com/teachers-beg-funding-cops-caught-stealing-millions-public-schools/?utm_medium=pushnotify&utm_source=browser&utm_campaign=pushfeeds&utm_content=push

[Horn]

But ((they)) knew that if people embraced money as their god, it would all play out in their hands, because ((they)) know that materialism is an illusion

You will have to place blame on monotheism creators for that.

The current monetary system could be easily compared to any other major religion. People pay with their lives and get nothing in return. (not materialism)

These cannot compare to the paegan Thor or Zeus surrounded by a familia of other gods.

Need the type of materialism that only Gold can provide for that comparison.

It kills masons and also destroys Armageddon.

[singular_me]

still believe in profit seeking... ???

some highlights
Fast Fashion Industry among top polluter
we buy 400% more cloths than the 1980
85% of all cloths donated to charity end up in landfill, in the west and/or abroad
25 billion pounds of cloths a year are wasted in north america only
Many cloths are made in fabrics that cannot be broken down, releasing chemicals and dyes into our rivers/soil
Ads for cloth recycling are a scam, only 1% is recyclable, and when recyclable, the quality is poor
4000 liters of water needed to make 1 pair of jeans !
Bangladesh hosts most big fast fashion brands, because (slave) labor is extremely cheap and unregulated
Hazardous to the environment and the people (aka slaves) who make them
Cotton crisis in the making, as eventually there wont be enough water to cultivate the cotton


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elU32XNj8PM


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2MsHqwkmmo


Your Donated Clothes May Be Killing Africa's Fashion Industry
http://madamenoire.com/235926/your-donated-clothes-may-be-killing-africas-fashion-industry/

creating a dilemma for Kenya
Resale of charity shop rejects has destroyed local textile industry but a proposed ban on the importation of used garments risks putting thousands out of work
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/06/second-hand-clothing-donations-kenya

It is a common misconception that old clothes donated to Oxfam and others are freely distributed in developing countries. While they can provide jobs, they also prevent development.
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/sustainable-fashion-blog/2015/feb/13/second-hand-clothes-charity-donations-africa

Second-Hand Clothing Undermines Africa’s Economy
http://blog.acton.org/archives/53203-second-hand-clothing-undermines-africas-economy.html

These African Countries Don’t Want Your Used Clothing Anymore
Such imports have devastated the local clothing industries and led the region to rely far too heavily on the West.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/these-african-countries-dont-want-your-used-clothing-anymore_us_57cf19bce4b06a74c9f10dd6

[singular_me]

the type of currency does not matter Horn, it is profit seeking which distorts the sense of value and causes wealth vs poverty

I sort it all out, with the help of Manly P Hall. He is right, money is black magic



You will have to place blame on monotheism creators for that.

The current monetary system could be easily compared to any other major religion. People pay with their lives and get nothing in return. (not materialism)

These cannot compare to the paegan Thor or Zeus surrounded by a familia of other gods.

Need the type of materialism that only Gold can provide for that comparison.

It kills masons and also destroys Armageddon.

[Horn]

Fiat distorts value multitudes beyond what any silver or gold could ever do.

E-Digits, paper, insurance on that paper. All are moved too easily without concern.

Monetary liquidity trumps profit seeking at most any angle.

[Neuro]

4000 liters of water needed to make 1 pair of jeans !
Bangladesh hosts most big fast fashion brands
Buy more jeans!
https://static3.7sur7.be/static/photo/2017/15/3/8/20170822121124/media_xl_9952823.jpg
Save Bangladesh!