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RE: Thoughts on financial crisis and people’s mentality inspired by a ‘trendy’ restaurant

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"a swallow alone can't bring spring (a greek saying)"

I like that!!!

I wish that I could read the original Greek of some phrases I have only read in English. I'll bet there are more meaningfull nuances than the ones I feel in even translated versions:

“For many are called, but few are chosen” Matthew 22:14

"Let the dead bury the dead" (Luke 9:60)

p.s. Just so @trumpman does not get upset, let me say that I know that all organized religions have become corrupted to a more or lesser degree.

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Hey, why should I get upset?!

I don't know, somehow I just thought you would be intolerant of discussing stuff that can't be pinned down to scientific "facts" and scientific establishment approved methods of investigation.

I am glad to be proven wrong!!

I wish that I could read the original Greek of some phrases I have only read in English

I believe you'll need some greek language lessons in order to appreciate the true meaning of a saying...

all organized religions have become corrupted to a more or lesser degree

It's not the religions, it's the people in charge (just as I said before, where there is power and wealth corruption is almost 100% certain.