HOW CAN WE RECOGNIZE GOOD/DECENT/KIND PEOPLE? FALSE PROPHETS and FOOLS? HERE ARE SOME ANSWERS! (Italian translation at the bottom)
COME SI RICONOSCE LA GENTE DECENTE/ONESTA/BUONA, PROFETI FALSI, e i SCEMI? ECCO ALCUNE RISPOSTE! (Italiano in fondo)
Why this topic? Because it is evident, it is clear as day, that our world seems to have gone crazy! Have we lost our common sense? Today too many people chose the easy way out- without considering the outcomes- the results. Today many of us (I'm guilty too) have become cynical, selfish, ignorant and arrogant! Why do we only seem to care about ourselves? Why do we want to look good no matter the cost? We want to have the biggest house, most expensive car, the most fancy clothes, the most sough after job and powerful position? At what cost do we impress others? We want to look great in the eyes of others. We even resort to mocking others, we laugh at others... to make us look better, smarter, or make other think that we are funny!
Today there are so many opinions, so much information- that it is easy to lose focus (lose prospective and become confused) on what really is the truth (reality, instead of fiction/fantasy), and what is false (or deceit/lies). Too many people have lost way, their direction- they no longer can tell what is important in life and what is silly and irrelevant, not important.
Why do we elect losers today? Today too many in politics are corrupt- they serve the needs of the corporations instead of the people. Why? Because too many people we are easily deceived by their rhetoric, their fancy words- in other words their lies and bull crap! Too many people today suck in, believe in opinions, as if they were facts- instead of searching for the truth, checking them to see if they are true or false- by looking at the facts, and finding out the results, their political idol's accomplishments (or failures). It seems to me that today many people today pledge allegiance, they swear fidelity to their party, no matter what! Even if their leaders are corrupt, and/or incapable, inept and unfit to lead!
So, is with matters of spirituality, religion and God. People become blind to the truth- to who God really is and what He wants us to do. They forget that GOD IS LOVE, and that GOD WANTS US TO IMITATE HIM... to love and be MERCIFUL. How can we tell a true prophet? How can we tell a person who is good, from a bad one? They answer are below...just read God's word. Look at the evidence, not the opinions of others, look at the facts, they speak louder than words!
(c) Ottavio Lo Piccolo, 7-6-17
Perché questo tema? Perché è evidente, è chiaro come il sole, che il nostro mondo sembra essere impazzito! Ma perché abbiamo perso il nostro senso di ragione? Oggi molte persone hanno scelto la via più facile- senza considerare i risultati, le consequenze.
Oggi molti di noi (io incluso) siamo diventati cinici, egoisti, ignoranti e arroganti! Perché siamo diventati cosi? Perché ci prendiamo cura solo di noi stessi? Perché vogliamo fare bella figura, e non c'interessano le consequenze? Vogliamo avere la più grande casa, l'auto più costosa, i vestiti più lussuosi e di moda, il lavoro e la posizione più ambita? A quale costo siamo disposti a impressionare agli altri? A quale costo siamo disposti a farci grandi agli occhi degli altri? A che punto siamo disposti ad arrivare farendoci beffa del prossimo? Ridendo alle spalle degli altri ... per
farci belli, per sembrare più intelligenti, scaltri, e far pensare che siamo
divertenti!
Oggi
ci sono tante opinioni, tante informazioni- che è facile perdere la
concentrazione- perdere la prospettiva- su ciò che è
realmente la verità e ciò
che è falso (inganno e/o bugie ). Troppe persone hanno perso la via (sono disorientati- senza che se ne rendono conto), hanno perso la direzione -la loro bussola- non sanno
più distinguere che cosa è importante nella vita e ciò che è sciocco e
irrilevante, o inutile.Infatti, oggi questo nostro disorientamento, si nota nelle nostre scelte politiche, che ci fa' eleggere dei perdenti! Politici corrotti- che servono le esigenze delle grandi imprese e delle banche, invece che dei cittadini. Perché? Perché
troppe persone sono facilmente ingannati dalla retorica dei politici, dalle loro
parole fantasiose- dalle loro balle! Le loro bugie e cacca di mucca! Troppe
persone oggi credono nelle opinioni, come se fossero dei fatti veri-
invece di cercare la verità e di controllare- cercare i fatti- per vedere se sono veri o
falsi. E di scoprire i risultati dei loro idoli politici, dei loro successi (o insuccessi).
Oggi molte persone (specialmente negli USA- dove vivo) giurano fedeltà al loro partito, e non gl'importa niente se i loro leaders politici sono corrotti, e/o incapaci, inetti e inadatti a guidare il paese!
Così è anche con le questioni di spiritualità, di religione e di Dio. Molte persone sono fanatici, sono ciechi- non riconoscono la verità- non sanno chi è veramente Dio, e ciò che Egli vuole da noi esseri umani. Hanno dimenticato che Dio è Amore, e che Dio vuole che noi lo imitiamo, lo rispettiamo e rispettiamo al prossimo... amando come Lui ci ama, e ci chiede di essere misericordiosi come Lui, che e' morto per noi, per salvarci dai nostri sbagli, i nostri peccati- cancellando definitivamnte le nostre colpe.
Come possiamo riconoscere un vero profeta? Come possiamo riconoscere una persona buona/sincera, da una cattiva e disonesta? Semplice, le risposte sono nelle Sacre Scritture, nella Bibbia, e alcune sono qui sotto ... basta leggere la parola di Dio, e costatare l'evidenza, non le opinioni degli altri...i fatti, contano più delle parole!
VITALITY's goals are; work for social/ environmental justice, support all life, truth, peace, economic prosperity/equality, inform, educate (me included), and defend legal immigrants. Themes include; culture, spirituality, films, books, the environment, politics, etc. Italian: Gli obbiettivi e i temi di VITALITY sono; la giustizia sociale, dell'ambiente, la verita', la pace, prosperita', il rispetto e la protezione della vita, l'informazione, l'insegnamento, e l'emigrazione legale.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
THE BEST CHRISTIAN PROSPECTIVE ON TRUMP
tO READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK ON THE ADDRESS BOX, and click on the "Enter" button.
http://www.christianpost.com/news/to-christians-who-cheer-trumps-reprehensible-behavior-190757/
As
usual, the media are acting like fools – and as usual, Trump is
responding in kind or worse, showing himself to be an equal or even
greater fool. But what's particularly disconcerting is the way even
Christians are not only excusing, but cheering Trump's reprehensible
behavior.
christianpost.com
I
learned an important lesson: DO NOT LISTEN TO FOOLS! Or you'll turn into
one! This is the closing of this great article. Let me share it with
you.
"Jesus ignored insults. When hanging on the cross, He was silent as passers-by hurled insults at Him. He ignored fools and refused to stoop to their level. He kept His eyes focused on the prize and tuned out distractions.
That's precisely what President Trump needs to do too. He needs to follow the example of Christ, and Christian leaders need to hold him accountable when He doesn't. What Trump is doing is not making us greater; it is making us lesser. We aspire to be the "land of the free and the home of the brave," but if we condone and imitate Trump's behavior, we will quickly devolve into a nation of fools."
"Jesus ignored insults. When hanging on the cross, He was silent as passers-by hurled insults at Him. He ignored fools and refused to stoop to their level. He kept His eyes focused on the prize and tuned out distractions.
That's precisely what President Trump needs to do too. He needs to follow the example of Christ, and Christian leaders need to hold him accountable when He doesn't. What Trump is doing is not making us greater; it is making us lesser. We aspire to be the "land of the free and the home of the brave," but if we condone and imitate Trump's behavior, we will quickly devolve into a nation of fools."
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http://www.christianpost.com/news/to-christians-who-cheer-trumps-reprehensible-behavior-190757/
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
I thank GOD, everyday, because THE UNITED STATES HAS GIVEN ME THE CHANCE TO BE TRULY INDEPENDENT; TO SEEK and REALIZE MY DREAMS, MY HOPES; TO EXPRESS MY THOUGHTS/IDEAS, ACTIONS AND (considerate/respectful, but truthful) WORDS, WITHOUT FEAR OF RETRIBUTION (at least so far!)! Happy 4th! GOD BLESS AMERICA! THE LAND OF THE FREE! Let's remember that this land is free because of the blood and sacrifices of many good, decent, courageous and faithful PEOPLE, (to God and the US Constitution). Being free means to be faithful to your values, your ideals of love, respect, freedom equality, justice, tolerance, compassion for the poor/needy and the truth. (Italian & French below)
Italian:
Ringrazio Dio ogni giorno, gli Stati Uniti mi hanno dato la possibilità di essere veramente indipendente; di poter raggiungere miei sogni, le mie speranze; e esprimere i miei pensieri, le mie idee E AZIONI, le mie PAROLE, senza timore di ritorsioni (almeno fin'ora)! Happy 4th! Che Dio benedica l'America! TERRA LIBERA! Maq ricordaiamo che questa terra è libera a causa del sangue e il sacrificio di molte persone buone, oneste, coraggiosi e leali (a Dio e la Costituzione degli Stati Uniti). Essere liberi significa essere fedele ai nostri valori, i nostri ideali dell'amore reciproco, il rispetto, l'uguaglianza, la libertà, la giustizia, la tolleranza, la compassione per i bisognosi, e per la verità.
French:
Je remercie Dieu, tous les jours, ETATS-UNIS A DONNE MOI Parce que la chance d'être véritablement indépendant; RÉALISER SEEK et MES RÊVES, MES ESPOIRS; POUR MES PENSÉES / EXPRESS IDÉES, ACTIONS ET (prévenants / respectueux, mais véridique) MOTS, SANS PEUR DE RETRIBUTION (au moins jusqu'à présent!)! 4ème heureux! Que Dieu bénisse l'Amérique! LA TERRE DE LIBRE! Souvenons-nous que cette terre est libre en raison du sang et des sacrifices de beaucoup de bons, honnêtes, courageux et fidèles PEOPLE (à Dieu et la Constitution des États-Unis). Être libre signifie être fidèle à vos valeurs, vos idéaux d'amour, le respect, l'égalité de la liberté, la justice, la tolérance, la compassion pour les pauvres / pauvres et la vérité.
Ringrazio Dio ogni giorno, gli Stati Uniti mi hanno dato la possibilità di essere veramente indipendente; di poter raggiungere miei sogni, le mie speranze; e esprimere i miei pensieri, le mie idee E AZIONI, le mie PAROLE, senza timore di ritorsioni (almeno fin'ora)! Happy 4th! Che Dio benedica l'America! TERRA LIBERA! Maq ricordaiamo che questa terra è libera a causa del sangue e il sacrificio di molte persone buone, oneste, coraggiosi e leali (a Dio e la Costituzione degli Stati Uniti). Essere liberi significa essere fedele ai nostri valori, i nostri ideali dell'amore reciproco, il rispetto, l'uguaglianza, la libertà, la giustizia, la tolleranza, la compassione per i bisognosi, e per la verità.
French:
Je remercie Dieu, tous les jours, ETATS-UNIS A DONNE MOI Parce que la chance d'être véritablement indépendant; RÉALISER SEEK et MES RÊVES, MES ESPOIRS; POUR MES PENSÉES / EXPRESS IDÉES, ACTIONS ET (prévenants / respectueux, mais véridique) MOTS, SANS PEUR DE RETRIBUTION (au moins jusqu'à présent!)! 4ème heureux! Que Dieu bénisse l'Amérique! LA TERRE DE LIBRE! Souvenons-nous que cette terre est libre en raison du sang et des sacrifices de beaucoup de bons, honnêtes, courageux et fidèles PEOPLE (à Dieu et la Constitution des États-Unis). Être libre signifie être fidèle à vos valeurs, vos idéaux d'amour, le respect, l'égalité de la liberté, la justice, la tolérance, la compassion pour les pauvres / pauvres et la vérité.
Monday, July 3, 2017
SILENT
AUCTION- TWO ARTWORKS OFFERED FOR SALE TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER (in Northern Africa) AND ASSIST REFUGEES in Europe.
Proceeds will be sent to Catholic Relief Services to help the Syrian Refugees and the famine relief efforts to assist the 20 MILLION PEOPLE who are facing starvation in North Africa.
According to an extensive article the Washington Post (of 4-12-17): “War is countries of North Africa; in South Sudan, Yemen, Nigeria and Somalia) are on the verge of famine, which threatens 20 million people- more than anytime since WWII."
To read this article, click on the link below:
www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/world/2017-famines/
It was also published in the Schenectady Daily Gazette (written by The Washington Post, by journalists Max Bearak and Laris Karklis, on Wed April 12, 2017. The title was: "Wars in 4 countries brings famine to 20 million")
As defined by the United nations: "famine occurs when a region’s daily hunger-related death rate exceeds 2 per 10,000.”
Why should we help REFUGEES? To help protect Families WHO ARE Fleeing Violence and Persecution- there are 65 million worldwide! Migrants in Europe are being held in filthy, overcrowded conditions with inadequate access to food, clean water and medical care. Authorities, governments (and us individuals too) have an obligation to ensure that refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants be treated humanely and that their rights are respected. Our goodwill efforts, and our gift will help to protect the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Europe and around the world.
See the images below to get an idea of this immense humanitarian crisis.
Title: The Astronaut’s Dilemma.
Medium (materials): lithograph & pencil on paper.
Image size 11" x 14" (inches).
Framed/matted in a shiny wood frame of 19“x23“ with glass.
MINIMUM BID/offer: $100
Title: Satellite Repair.
Medium: lithograph & pencil on paper.
The image size 13" x 18" (inches).
Wood frame: 19“x23", matted with glass.
MINIMUM BID/offer: $150
Make your check payable to Catholic Relief Services. Offer must be received by 8-15-17. Offers below the min. bids will not be accepted.Proceeds will be sent to Catholic Relief Services to help the Syrian Refugees and the famine relief efforts to assist the 20 MILLION PEOPLE who are facing starvation in North Africa.
According to an extensive article the Washington Post (of 4-12-17): “War is countries of North Africa; in South Sudan, Yemen, Nigeria and Somalia) are on the verge of famine, which threatens 20 million people- more than anytime since WWII."
To read this article, click on the link below:
www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/world/2017-famines/
It was also published in the Schenectady Daily Gazette (written by The Washington Post, by journalists Max Bearak and Laris Karklis, on Wed April 12, 2017. The title was: "Wars in 4 countries brings famine to 20 million")
As defined by the United nations: "famine occurs when a region’s daily hunger-related death rate exceeds 2 per 10,000.”
Why should we help REFUGEES? To help protect Families WHO ARE Fleeing Violence and Persecution- there are 65 million worldwide! Migrants in Europe are being held in filthy, overcrowded conditions with inadequate access to food, clean water and medical care. Authorities, governments (and us individuals too) have an obligation to ensure that refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants be treated humanely and that their rights are respected. Our goodwill efforts, and our gift will help to protect the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Europe and around the world.
See the images below to get an idea of this immense humanitarian crisis.
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