Sometimes justice is simply impossible. Where to draw the line? There must be some place, but where is it? I recall reading several years ago that 70% of England is still owned by descendants of the nobles who fought on the side of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. It could well be that the majority of Italians and Celts are descendants of slaves. And who among us has never done anything regrettable? If there were truly justice in this world, who among us would escape being dragged out of our cells and flogged each morning? Why is there evil in the world? More than one philosopher/religious teacher has said that it is necessary so that people can recognize good. Glad to hear Gato Negro coffee fulfilled the writer's desire.
I still don't buy Coors beer... And I think 11 billion euros would be more appropriate; perhaps someone could remind them of the parable of the widow's mite.
Lovely photo, Listener. Looking at it, my first response was, "The hills of Far Away".
Finished The Unexpected Universe and started The Night Country by Loren Eiseley, but became restless and returned to a comfort book, Asimov on Astronomy.
Interesting that your comfort book is Asimov on Astronomy. One of mine is Diarmuid O’Murchu’s Quantum Theology. What does it say that our escapism may have something to do with leaving the planet? Ha!
Nazi Money and views behind products we use today
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The related ethics:
If Nazi money is behind my favorite coffee, should I keep drinking it?
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Sometimes justice is simply impossible. Where to draw the line? There must be some place, but where is it? I recall reading several years ago that 70% of England is still owned by descendants of the nobles who fought on the side of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. It could well be that the majority of Italians and Celts are descendants of slaves. And who among us has never done anything regrettable? If there were truly justice in this world, who among us would escape being dragged out of our cells and flogged each morning? Why is there evil in the world? More than one philosopher/religious teacher has said that it is necessary so that people can recognize good. Glad to hear Gato Negro coffee fulfilled the writer's desire.
ReplyDeleteIt’s called consumer pressure. I think it does matter what we choose to support.
DeleteAs for JAB, offering $11m is a nice gesture, but as their worth is $37b, it feels like a small gesture. How about $11b?
DeleteI still don't buy Coors beer... And I think 11 billion euros would be more appropriate; perhaps someone could remind them of the parable of the widow's mite.
DeleteWell said
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ReplyDeleteLovely photo, Listener. Looking at it, my first response was, "The hills of Far Away".
ReplyDeleteFinished The Unexpected Universe and started The Night Country by Loren Eiseley, but became restless and returned to a comfort book, Asimov on Astronomy.
Thanks, Cat. Nice reference!
DeleteInteresting that your comfort book is Asimov on Astronomy. One of mine is Diarmuid O’Murchu’s Quantum Theology. What does it say that our escapism may have something to do with leaving the planet? Ha!