RE: Ransom Re: Europe, the US, and Environmentalism

[Baardwijk, J. van DTO/SLBD/BGM/SVM/SGM]

> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: John D. Giorgis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Verzonden: Thursday, July 26, 2001 1:24 PM
> Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Onderwerp: RE: Ransom Re: Europe, the US, and Environmentalism

> At 10:44 AM 7/26/01 +0200 Baardwijk, J. van DTO/SLBD/BGM/SVM/SGM wrote:
> >> You seem to be living by a set of double standards, John. On one
> >> hand, you value your life at 0.5 - 1 billion dollars. OTOH, your 
> >> postings on this list indicate you're a devout Christian, som
> >
> >OK, second attempt to finish my sentence:
> >
> >[You seem ... Christian], someone who believes all life is sacred, and
> >it's up to God and only up to God to decide about such matters. 
> >By putting a monetary value on a life however, you are putting a 
> >monetary value on a gift from God.
> >
> >Somehow that doesn't sound right. Heck, I doubt your God would
> >appreciate that...
> 
> Its not surprising to me that you don't understand Christianity.

I understand it better than you think I do.


> Some of the most revered people in Christian History are known as the
> "martyrs", the people who found something that was more valuable than
> their own life - and thus gave their own life willingly for that thing.

> I don't see how giving my life for $0.5 - $1 billion in food, medicine,
> and housing for the poor is anything but a very Christian act.

You're cheating, John; you're suddenly changing your statement. You said you
valued your life at 0.5 - 1 billion dollars -- no mention whatsoever of
"giving your life for food, medicine  and housing".

If you want to play, play fair.   :-)


Jeroen

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