Category: Society

Senseless Murder

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To silence a life.

In the last few days, the news has publicized the senseless murder of two individuals. One seems very much targeted, while one appears to be random. However, the life of the unknown has no less value that the life of the known. How does one get to the point of having no conscience for silencing someone in such a way? It is mere vain jangling for anyone to try to justify or make excuse for either incident. It is evil, it is depravity, it is sin.

The life of the one has been silenced. Their hopes, their plans, their dreams, lost in a moment of demonic episode. The voice of the other has been silenced. Their family, their followers, the world no longer able to hear their thoughts spoken. Families are left with loss, sorrow, hurt—while some laugh, cheer, and praise such wickedness. Many sit and ponder the hate spewed from the television, internet, campuses, churches, and fear for the world our children and grandchildren will grow up in.

If we are afraid to stand for truth, love our neighbor, and live for God—it’s mere vain jangling to say we care. It has been said that they were the nice ones. Little do those who devise evil know, judgment is coming and none shall escape Him.

My Job My Business

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Who are you to ask me what I have been doing at work?

Apparently, some are taking issue with an email that went out to employees asking them to list five things they have accomplished last week at work. This may be new to some, but many have had to give daily or weekly updates to their supervisors, managers, bosses, as a norm.

At first, this may seem offensive or difficult to process as to why one may suddenly be questioned as to their productivity. Especially, if they have been in a position for years or never been questioned before. However, it is not an invasion of privacy, nor outside of (what others experience as) normal business practices, and is merely vain jangling to claim it is traumatizing employees, their children or their families.

Change is not always welcome. But change is inevitable. And at some point, so is giving account to one’s work performance.

Trump MAGA

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Trump will make America great again.

America has spoken and reelected the 45th President to serve again as the 47th President.

A lot of people are excited for the White House, House, and Senate to be majority Republican, conservative, etc. with the hope of bringing balance to the force —I mean— a balanced budget, balanced morality, balanced reality to our Republic.

It is true that the President, House, and Senate have elected power to do certain things to bring about a better America. However, they are only one (federal, political) level and one (physical, spiritual) aspect. We still have elected and non-elected persons throughout America (and elsewhere) who will continue to fight that which is good and sew that which is evil. In reality, “these three” may not always make the right decision or at least choices that align with what (we) would prefer and hope for. So, it is mere vain jangling to think (we) can sit down (now that we have voted who we wanted into office). Evil never rest. Therefore, every one of us need to remain vigilant and continue to stand to ensure good, morality, and the like continue to increase throughout our land.

Not Who I Am

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“That’s not who I am.”

Sometimes people act or speak—or both—like a fool. Some more than others. There are those who usually require some type of stimuli to bring out “that side of them.” While others seem to have foolish behavior woven into the “very fabric of their being.” In any case, it is vain jangling to claim the outburst or hostility a person displays is somehow “not who I am.”

The fact is:
It is who we are; for it was [I] who acted unbecoming a moral, sensible, intelligent, adult, human being. True, it may not be “who I am” all the time, but it is very well “who I am” when, where, how, and why [I] want to be. It is a heart issue. A bad, wicked, evil thought, word, or deed most often blaming others, rather than to examine oneself to admit, repent, and apologize of fault, sin.

For “those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man.” [Matthew 15:18-20]

We must stop the vain jangling of denial and projection of guilt or fault onto others, acknowledge and repent of our word or action, cleanse our heart and mind, and refrain from repeating such foolishness. We would all be better for it.

Crime Not Worthy of Time

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Some crimes are okay. Victims need to forgive and forget.

There used to be a saying, “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.”
However, the modern version seems to be, “No worry of time, do the crime.”

John Adams noted that, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” James Madison echoed that our Constitution requires “sufficient virtue among men for self-government” and that “nothing less than the chains of despotism can restrain them from destroying and devouring one another.” However, today, more and more of society seem to believe we can be immoral and irreligious without any negative consequences. At least until it happens to them or someone they care about. Then suddenly it matters.

Have we really degenerated so far from teaching our children the difference between right and wrong, to now allowing crimes in our society to go unpunished? Where is accountability? Is it now the responsibility of the victim (the moral, the religious person) to endure and pay for the sin of those who disregard God and neighbor? Where are our leaders who “are not a terror to good works, but to the evil?” “The minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.” [Romans 13]

If we want America to be better, then Americans need to expect, educate, and encourage better from everyone. It is mere vain jangling to believe we can punish the victim and reward the criminal and remain a civilized society. That is pure nonsense and poor leadership, who should be the biggest defenders of good and punishers of evil. If laws are being used to unjustly hurt people or certain people groups, then work to stop the abuse and to remove those who do so from office. However, stop the vain jangling notion that somehow ignoring crime and punishment (and virtually the victims of such) is doing individuals or society as a whole any good.

Higher Education Lower Expectation

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Those who attend higher education are believed to be mature, intelligent, future leaders for a productive society.

What is the purpose of attending higher education? To pursue further learning? To develop skillsets for a specific job market? To achieve a degree or degrees toward opportunities in leadership positions? Students attend for various reasons—But one would think it would include to better themselves and those around them.

However, what we are seeing today is anything but higher education, mature, intelligent, future leaders, with a (honest) desire to better themselves, others, and the institutions. What is being exposed is the depravity of mankind, by way of misinformation, rejection of truth, with a desire for destruction of property, persons, and the very rights that give them free speech and peaceful (peaceful) protests.

It is vain jangling to believe one is achieving moral high ground and are worthy of respect when their chants and actions point toward anarchy, extremists, terrorists, and the like. We should not expect or accept lower expectations by higher education. If one believes change is needed—Go about it the right, moral, legal, intelligent way. It is mere vain jangling for one to believe these actions are anything other than hatred, riotous, intolerance.

“We do not negotiate with terrorists.”
One who favors or uses terrorizing methods for the accomplishment of some object, as for coercing a government or a community into the adoption of or submission to a certain course; one who practises terrorism.
—American Heritage® Dictionary

Political Capital Debt Cancellation

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We are helping people by canceling their student debt.

What is honestly happening with the promises of “canceling student debt”?

First, it must be admitted that a person chooses to take out a loan. Whether for school, vehicle, home, or for any personal reason, it is a choice an individual makes based on their assessment of wanting or needing something (now) that they cannot afford (now).

Second, the commonsense agreement (commitment) between the borrower and lender is that the borrower will repay the loan according to the agreed upon terms. It is at this point that the borrower can choose to accept the terms of the lender or seek out another lender. —We understand, many factors can go into the terms and how they may vary from person to person, loan type to loan type, but that is a different discussion.

Third, the cancellation (or proposed cancellation) of debt should be between the lender and borrower. If the lender chooses to cancel the debt of the borrower (for any reason they deem acceptable) it is their choice. The borrower is then free of their debt because the lender accepts the loss of the debt (and any possible interest, etc.).

What we find in “canceling student debt” by a president or administration is their insertion of themselves as a third party, outside the scope of the original agreement (commitment) between the borrower and lender. Then their insertion of a fourth party (also not found in the initial contract) to which to make responsible for the loan of which they “cancel” for the original borrower. Whereas the borrower who made the choice (whether a good or bad decision) is set free, the lender or fourth party (we the people, etc.) are forced into bondage to the loan —by the third party. (Proverbs 22:7)

It is mere vain jangling to try to twist the misuse of power and negligent shift of debt into anything but inappropriate and misappropriation toward those who did not choose school debt, have paid their school debt, and those who will pay their school debt (or any other debt). What we should be discussing is ways to lower school tuition costs and ways to help students realize there are good, alternative job training opportunities that do not require expensive student loans. Not to mention, the borrower should not expect the government (i.e. taxpayers) or other persons to take on their responsibilities. Nor should persons be forced to pay for something they never agreed to; especially, while the original borrower benefits from it.