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WestMichRad

(2,626 posts)
9. Good gracious no.
Sun Feb 16, 2025, 07:46 PM
Feb 2025

Originality of my thoughts could best be described as pathetic. The idea apparently originated with Saint Augustine of Hippo, who lived more than 1500 years ago. (Thanks Wikipedia!)
The thought behind this
“Charity is no substitute for justice withheld.”
… is described here, for instance:
https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/26/7-a-society-that-has-more-justice-is-a-society-that-needs-less-charity/

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3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Yes Exactly 👍 TommieMommy Feb 2025 #1
Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Feb 2025 #2
Bravo! Id go to that church! Karadeniz Feb 2025 #3
Perfect statement then and now. Thanks Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #4
No justice ,just us...now. BattleRow Feb 2025 #5
Absolutely right wendyb-NC Feb 2025 #6
And an apt corollary is: WestMichRad Feb 2025 #7
I like! Is that yours? electric_blue68 Feb 2025 #8
Good gracious no. WestMichRad Feb 2025 #9
TY electric_blue68 Feb 2025 #10
That's a good one! calimary Feb 2025 #11
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