Food for thought...
"Hell was the invention of money-makers; its purpose was to divert the attention of the poor from their present afflictions. Firstly with the repeated threat that the might be very much worse off. And secondly with the promise, for the obedient and loyal that, in another life, in the Kingdom of God, they would all enjoy what wealth can buy in this world and more.
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The inflictions of today have gone further. No need to evoke a Hell in the afterlife. A hell for the excluded is being constructed in this one, announceing the same thing: that only wealth can make sense of being alive."
from "From A to X" by John Berger(p117)
with thanks to John and Emma...
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Onur--Just because you said you weren't sure anyone was following your blog... I do check in now and then. Our family remember you from when we lived in Ankara, and we looked up and saw you are taking your wonderful talent further. The girls were delighted to find a few things on youtube and read the clips of reviews. All best luck to you--glad you have kept things posted. And good luck with your move--
Kay (Fiona's, Abigail's, Maggie's, Nora's, and Phoebe's mum)
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