Anyone may chance to take up religion, be religious, practice religiosity. For religion is not exclusive. Christianity, however, is for those called by the only living God. Christianity, therefore, is exclusive. Wrought by the merciful will of God, through His blessed Son, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
Bleeding the Flock
Life expectancy in the United States was roughly 40 in 1850. By 1950, it had risen to 68. And in 2026, it is 79.
The typical reasons stated for this increase are advances in medicine, improved hygiene, and nutrition. Conspicuously absent from any list of advancements is less exertion, resulting from myriad facilities, aids that decrease the physical and mental burden of survival. Indeed, hunting and gathering have given way to business services and recreation.
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Americans spend an average of about $284 to $297 per month (roughly $3,400 to $3,600 a year) on entertainment. For free time, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows they have about 5 hours and 10 minutes of daily leisure time, spending the largest share of it watching TV and using digital screens.
A design for living conceived prior to the launching of the United States. Perhaps this concept prompted it. Witness how striving for money, in particular, influences global society, with “America” heralded as a beacon (e.g., the Statue of Liberty).
The U.S. led the critical industrial revolution beginning in 1850; and subsequently guided pivotal institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, United Nations, World Federation of Trade Unions, World Council of Churches, and the World Health Organization. Of note, these complexes designating the terms ‘world’ or ‘international’ originated in a brief span (1944 to 1948).
Eighty-one years past World War II, and people typically associate the rise of the aforementioned cartels overshadowing every aspect of human life as simply sudden, perhaps even fortuitous (like creation itself).
Sure, the implication of fierce planning from on-high (followers look up to their leaders for governance) coupled with an intense sense of ineptitude, may induce believeism:
Believeism is often used interchangeably with “easy-believism,” a critical theological term in Christianity. It describes the view that a person can attain salvation simply by making a verbal confession or mental acknowledgment of Christ, without any required repentance, life transformation, or ongoing obedience.
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The information supplied above is a true-falsehood held by nominal Christians. True Christians acknowledge repentance, life transformation, and obedience as essential to the faith.
Leastwise, we may consider this adaptation:
Believeism is often used interchangeably with “easy-believism,” a critical philosophical term in secular and religious societies. It describes the view that a person can attain justification simply by making a verbal confession or mental acknowledgment of mortal rule and exercising simple obedience.
In the United States, despite patterned deficit spending (since 1931), droves publicly declare faith in the system quadrennially. And conducting warfare beyond the scope of Article 1, Section 8 of the beloved Constitution (since 1950) does not seem to hinder support. Two perpetual intrigues where both political parties invariably find common ground.
Oh, that the masses would focus on these two items that betray consensus rather than the forged divisions within the political ranks. Indeed, there is but one “supreme law of the land.”
Last: the hoi polloi is in contention with wealthy donors and corporate lobbyists, who likewise vote for their favored candidates. The illimitable resources and ability of “silk stockings” to influence the leadership far surpass the bleak trust rendered by the rank and file.
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