Sapper Redux said:
No they haven't. And yes, if Trump is elected, I 100% expect bull**** political prosecutions because he's said that's exactly what he wants.
I notice you aren't at all addressing the white collar crime issue. Is this another case where conservatism is the belief that the laws protects the in-group without binding it while binding others without protecting them?
jrico2727 said:
How you can pretend to deny the clearly observable facts makes this such a futile conversation. I don't agree your opinions or values, but I honestly thought a little better of you. Do you believe there has been an even and impartial application of the law?
So are you telling there hasn't been any white collar crime in the BLM organization? All of the DEI hustle has been above board? Hunter Biden and his half million dollar finger paintings are totally legit?
Sapper Redux said:jrico2727 said:
How you can pretend to deny the clearly observable facts makes this such a futile conversation. I don't agree your opinions or values, but I honestly thought a little better of you. Do you believe there has been an even and impartial application of the law?
So are you telling there hasn't been any white collar crime in the BLM organization? All of the DEI hustle has been above board? Hunter Biden and his half million dollar finger paintings are totally legit?
Pretty sure Hunter is in trial right this minute after a DoJ investigation despite his dad being President. And are you suggesting groups should be allowed to get away with crimes if you happen to assume another group has committed a crime?
Sapper Redux said:
No they haven't.
Pro Sandy said:
That's classic TexAgs! People not reading the article and just racing to score points for their political side.
Good lord. Some of you need a tiny bit of variety in your media diets. But glad to see the excuses for abuse are already baked in. "We had to destroy the separation of powers because liberals were mean in this meme I created." "It's okay to not provide equal protection and justice because they voted for the wrong party."Logos Stick said:Sapper Redux said:
No they haven't.
Lol, yes they have.
Trump is now obligated to return the favor to try to put an end to the outrageous abuse of power by the left when they are in office. And God willing, he will do just that. You lefties have sown the wind and must reap the whirlwind as Schumer would say.
Recall that the IRS targeted conservatives under the Obama admin and then destroyed hard drives to cover it up. I know you will deny that too.
The IRS, like all the alphabet agencies, are nothing but para Democrat party orgs now.
I would jury nullify if this comes to trial.
Sapper Redux said:
Are you suggesting those who think they know what God wants don't abuse their power and don't commit crimes? Because… *gestures towards human history*
So this article is from 2017. So it was Trump's IRS. Beyond that, do we need a 50/50 split of political affiliation in prosecutions, or can we prosecute people who violate the law as they are found?jrico2727 said:Sapper Redux said:
Are you suggesting those who think they know what God wants don't abuse their power and don't commit crimes? Because… *gestures towards human history*
Lol no. Again if someone is guilty they should face the consequences of their actions. I am just asking for an even application of justice. Certainly people who profess a faith in God fail, sometimes tremendously. However those who profess no faith, no God and instead place themselves as the sole arbitrator of justice have led to even greater abuses, crimes and bloodshed. So yes gester towards recent human history.
Sapper Redux said:So this article is from 2017. So it was Trump's IRS. Beyond that, do we need a 50/50 split of political affiliation in prosecutions, or can we prosecute people who violate the law as they are found?jrico2727 said:Sapper Redux said:
Are you suggesting those who think they know what God wants don't abuse their power and don't commit crimes? Because… *gestures towards human history*
Lol no. Again if someone is guilty they should face the consequences of their actions. I am just asking for an even application of justice. Certainly people who profess a faith in God fail, sometimes tremendously. However those who profess no faith, no God and instead place themselves as the sole arbitrator of justice have led to even greater abuses, crimes and bloodshed. So yes gester towards recent human history.
jrico2727 said:Sapper Redux said:So this article is from 2017. So it was Trump's IRS. Beyond that, do we need a 50/50 split of political affiliation in prosecutions, or can we prosecute people who violate the law as they are found?jrico2727 said:Sapper Redux said:
Are you suggesting those who think they know what God wants don't abuse their power and don't commit crimes? Because… *gestures towards human history*
Lol no. Again if someone is guilty they should face the consequences of their actions. I am just asking for an even application of justice. Certainly people who profess a faith in God fail, sometimes tremendously. However those who profess no faith, no God and instead place themselves as the sole arbitrator of justice have led to even greater abuses, crimes and bloodshed. So yes gester towards recent human history.
I would be just as suspicious of Trump's, Biden's, Rico's or God forbid a Sapper's IRS. Even application doesn't depend on a ratio beyond 100% impartial. There is a reason justice is supposed to be blind.
Sapper Redux said:jrico2727 said:Sapper Redux said:So this article is from 2017. So it was Trump's IRS. Beyond that, do we need a 50/50 split of political affiliation in prosecutions, or can we prosecute people who violate the law as they are found?jrico2727 said:Sapper Redux said:
Are you suggesting those who think they know what God wants don't abuse their power and don't commit crimes? Because… *gestures towards human history*
Lol no. Again if someone is guilty they should face the consequences of their actions. I am just asking for an even application of justice. Certainly people who profess a faith in God fail, sometimes tremendously. However those who profess no faith, no God and instead place themselves as the sole arbitrator of justice have led to even greater abuses, crimes and bloodshed. So yes gester towards recent human history.
I would be just as suspicious of Trump's, Biden's, Rico's or God forbid a Sapper's IRS. Even application doesn't depend on a ratio beyond 100% impartial. There is a reason justice is supposed to be blind.
So you're prejudging them before the case is public. Meaning they can never be impartial to your eyes unless their actions support your political and religious beliefs. You don't seem to care if justice is blind or not.
An L of an Ag said:
Been trying to come up with the perfect Benny Hill joke for this thread... but it eludes me.
Always easy to spot government employees that have no clue how business and economics really work.Sapper Redux said:
Based on what? Purely your politics? White collar crime is notoriously under prosecuted precisely because organizations like the IRS have been underfunded and understaffed. And the tax exemption awarded to religious organizations is an easy avenue for fraud.
ttu_85 said:Always easy to spot government employees that have no clue how business and economics really work.Sapper Redux said:
Based on what? Purely your politics? White collar crime is notoriously under prosecuted precisely because organizations like the IRS have been underfunded and understaffed. And the tax exemption awarded to religious organizations is an easy avenue for fraud.
Oh and left leaning organizations such as BLM never used their "easy avenue" for fraud--- right !!! What a clown show of a post.
Sapper Redux said:
No they haven't. And yes, if Trump is elected, I 100% expect bull**** political prosecutions because he's said that's exactly what he wants.
I notice you aren't at all addressing the white collar crime issue. Is this another case where conservatism is the belief that the laws protects the in-group without binding it while binding others without protecting them?
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Almost 15 years ago, on a shoreline outside of Athens, Greece, I stood confident in my relationship with the Lord and my ministry trajectory. I was traveling the world on a private Gulfstream jet doing "gospel" ministry and enjoying every luxury money could buy. After a comfortable flight and my favorite meal (lasagna) made by our personal chef, we prepared for a ministry trip by resting at The Grand Resort: Lagonissi. Boasting my very own ocean-view villa, complete with private pool and over 2,000 square feet of living space, I perched on the rocks above the water's edge and rejoiced in the life I was living. After all, I was serving Jesus Christ and living the abundant life he promised.
Little did I know that this coastline was part of the Aegean Seathe same body of water the apostle Paul sailed while spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. There was just one problem: We weren't preaching the same gospel as Paul.
Lavish Lifestyle
Growing up in the Hinn family empire was like belonging to some hybrid of the royal family and the mafia. Our lifestyle was lavish, our loyalty was enforced, and our version of the gospel was big business. Though Jesus Christ was still a part of our gospel, he was more of a magic genie than the King of Kings. Rubbing him the right wayby giving money and having enough faithwould unlock your spiritual inheritance. God's goal was not his glory but our gain. His grace was not to set us free from sin but to make us rich. The abundant life he offered wasn't eternal, it was now. We lived the prosperity gospel.
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Within the family, we didn't tolerate criticism. One day I asked my father if we could go heal my friend from school who had lost her hair due to cancer. He replied that we should pray for her at home rather than going to heal her. I thought to myself, Shouldn't we be doing what the apostles did if we have the same gift? At that point, I didn't question our ability to heal, but doubts began to stir about our motives. We only did healings in the crusades, where music created the atmosphere, money changed hands, and people approached us with the "right" amount of faith.
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Before going to college, I took a year off and joined Benny's ministry as a "catcher" (someone who catches the people who are "slain in the spirit") and personal assistant. This was a rite of passage in my family, as nearly every nephew worked for him at some point. It was a show of loyalty and gratitude. That year was a whirlwind tour of luxury: $25,000-a-night royal suites in Dubai, seaside resorts in Greece, tours of the Swiss Alps, villas on Lake Como in Italy, basking on the golden coast of Australia, shopping sprees at Harrods in London, and numerous trips to Israel, Hawaii, and everywhere in between. The pay was great, we flew on our own private Gulfstream, and I got to buy custom suits. All I had to do was catch people and look spiritual!