“In the modern Christian attempt to take a stand as Christ did, and maybe for others, win the approval of the world, the Christian will often think that it consists of targeting and demoralizing fellow Christians and only fellow Christians. It is one thing to stand against religious hypocrisy when one sees it, but it is another to go on snorting at anything or anyone who might seem 'too Christian' to us. The irony is that by doing this we are further advocating hypocrisy and 'half-hearted Christians'.” ThinkingWorldSeemsMightChristianWinningChristReligiousHalfOne ThingModernGoes OnFellowsIronyHypocrisyApprovalHeartedAdvocatingDemoralizingHalf Hearted Book:Killosophy Source: Killosophy
“The making of miracles to edification was as ardently admired by pious Victorians as it was sternly discouraged by Jesus of Nazareth. Not that the Victorians were unique in this respect. Modern writers also indulge in edifying miracles though they generally prefer to use them to procure unhappy endings, by which piece of thaumaturgy they win the title of realists.” UseJesusWinningPiecesModernUniqueMiracleUnhappyTitlesDiscouragedIndulgeHappy EndingsRealistPiousIndulge InNazarethEdificationUnhappy Endings Book:The Mind of the Maker Source: The Mind of the Maker
“Many in the American military have learned the fundamental dilemma of modern warfare: More money and better weapons don't mean that you win.” MeanWinningModernMilitaryWeaponsFundamentalsMore MoneyWarfareDilemmaAmerican MilitaryModern Warfare Author:Gabriel Kolko
“I have to keep myself in check when I go to the kids' sports events. I sit waaay in the back. I make sure I don't do too much cheering, you know what I mean? I'm still not quite adjusted to this modern school of thought: Oh, it doesn't matter who wins. I'm not all the way there yet, but I accept it from the back row.” KnowsWayMeanStillsMatterKidsSchoolWinningSportsAcceptingToo MuchModernEventsChecksCheer Author:Jack Nicholson
“We know now that in modern warfare, fought on any considerable scale, there can be no possible economic gain for any side. Win or lose, there is nothing but waste and destruction.” KnowsWinningSidesLosesEconomicModernWasteGainsDestructionScalesWarfareWin Or LoseModern Warfare Book:The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: Statements Source: The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: Statements