Ever wonder why there are so many hard-working, peace-loving...?

Question

...people who can barely get by, maybe even bankrupt or starving, yet there are terrorists with tons of money?

I wish the world could reverse that!

Not sure where this question fits best, by the way.

Answer 1

Kind of an interesting question. I guess without trying to sound totally jaded I would have to respond by simply suggesting that all governments are either established, or soon controlled, by the wealthiest and most politically powerful people in society and, as a result, the laws are created by them and for their primary benefit. Any dictatorship would be an obvious example like Sadaam Hussien and his B'aath Party when they ruled Iraq. The old Soviet Union was supposedly founded on communist principles of equality and fraternity, etc. but was soon dominated by the politically and economically powerful party leaders; after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia was then continued to be dominated by many ex- Soviet leaders, officials and businessmen- look at Putin and his rivals. Heck, even the United States was supposed to be founded as a democracy but all our Founding Fathers did, in fact, basically come from the most economically and politically elite families in the former colonies and generally only members of the wealthy elite not only created the laws, amendments, etc but also vast sections of Americans originally couldn't even vote; I could also argue points like: the Electoral College and perhaps even the 2 houses of Congress were set up to prevent the "common man" from gaining true representation; although technically anybody can run for various offices only those with wealth and connections generally seem to succeed in attaining them(ever noticed how wealthy members of BOTH parties that serve in higher office actually are in comparison to those they are "representing?"); the wealthy also have the most connections and access to political leaders and, as a result, their interests are disproportionately represented by our laws. I believe most atheists would argue that religions are simply a tool created by the powerful and wealthy to obtain obedience from the masses by promising them better things in the next life; I also think an anarchist would argue that any form of government is an attempt by the powerful to maintain their status (really kind of some interesting points of debate- huh?). And what about various religious leaders? Various cult leaders are obvious examples of "religious" leaders often living like princes at the expense of their followers. I could question why the Catholic Church (and other churches are as well so as not to single out the Catholic Church alone) is so wealthy and powerful yet so many faithful followers live in dire conditions in many third world nations around the globe. I believe in many Islamic nations, the same principles apply except religious and political authority have often co-mingled similar to what developed in the countries that developed in Europe after the fall of Rome and Christianity. I do believe that many of the Islamic religious leaders do, in fact, come from very wealthy families because only they can afford the costs of sending them to universities or religious training schools. As for the terrorists having tons of money, that is an additionally interesting point of debate. True the organizations supporting the terrorists have tons of money. But I believe the "typical" terrorist probably comes from a less "affluent" background; generally they are willing to fight to the death because they have nothing to lose in this life and have been promised, once again, heaven, riches, etc. in the next life for their sacrifice. Is it at all ironic, then, that those sponsoring the terroists are members of the wealthy, religious, and political elite (either directly through their government or through state sponsored terrorist agencies) seeking to control political, social, and/or economic goals for their benefit by using religious "principles" at the expense of the lower classes?


Also saw your question about song lyrics- not that it quite falls into the same category but, if you want to message me with your e-mail address, my brother sent me a hilarious parody of the song Beautiful by James Blunt (Blount?); the parody version is called "Cubicle" and focuses on office work spaces.

Answer 2

The good are always challenged by being poor in this world.
I do not envy evil but it seems the badder people are the move to the world seems to make them have there riches here and now.
I feel it is because there are no riches stored up in Heaven for them and we as being forced to work find the bills exceed what we make. Try to save is hard but I am going to do it even if I have to put a little away at a time. I want to write a book or sell something legal and try to get my head above water and not worry about money. It is hard to watch the evil and terrorist get all the glory in this world. I do not envy them because well the idea of Donald Trump today is like You can make it. Get up off the couch get up and make contacts and sell sell sell.....

Answer 3

between the sorrowful realizations of starting to be up is that the international isn't any the place close to as organic as you concept. you already know that there is plenty greater gray than black and white and that life is plenty greater complicated than you concept. would not recommend there is no longer different good in in it however. attempt to no longer be so dramatic and seem for the coolest in human beings no longer the undesirable. i do no longer think of we are able to recover from our alterations and alter right into a utopian international. we are able to continually have alterations and there'll continually be lack of understanding because of the fact it extremely is a comparative label. some will continually be much less knowledgeable than others so lack of understanding is a given. I even have not got self belief we are able to destroying the finished international. life right here will evolve no count if we are right here or no longer.

Answer 4

You would have to get rid of all the bad people in order to make that happen

Answer 5

It might be one big test and you-know-who just might be the Prince of this world.

Answer 6

We religious people say the God tests us whether we actually are what we show ourselves to be or just pretending.

Answer 7

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Answer 8

Ethics!!!