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Originally Posted by Lucky 1
I am aware that this is posted in the "general religion" section....and are you aware that not everyone here prescribes to "Christian dogma" and has a different spiritual view point??
......In what way is it deluded??? And the the fact that we live in a golden age of prosperity and peace doesn't necessarily have to do with "high tech toys"
In spite of what you see on TV we live in extremely peaceful times now compared to centuries ago....people live far longer and and are far healthier on average than at anytime in human history.
Unlike centuries ago when all wealth was concentrated in the hands of a very few lords and kings....every one else was a destitute peasant starving and sick and lucky to live much past 30 years old and maybe 2 out of 5 children made it past there first or second birthday......almost everyone in the world these days....even the very poor have a place to live, modern healthcare and food to eat and the chance to live to ripe old age and have fulfilling lives......not so in centuries past!
Why?? Because these days we take care of our poor to an extent never known before in the history of human civilization.
Today almost everyone in the world has the opportunity to receive an education and to go as far in life and do as much as we care to strive for....not so in days of old!!!!
So yes....we live in a golden age....and like any golden age it may not be perfect and might have a few ills......but it is a golden age none the less.
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Depends mainly on location. Yes? You're speaking, largely, of free western countries which have progressed, flourished and prospered due to freedoms advocated, and allowed, by Christian minded leaders and thought.
When you find a food pantry or soup kitchen, caring for the poor, who do you usually find it sponsored and hosted by, in America?