#Moral decay

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[witchpuppies]

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[tmarshconnors]

"If I were the Devil"

Paul Harvey, the famous radio commentator, delivered "If I Were the Devil" in 1965. The piece is a reflection on how society could be led astray by moral decay and cultural deterioration. Harvey's hypothetical scenario outlines a plan the devil might undertake to lead humanity away from virtue.

"If I were the Devil"

If I were the Devil, I wouldn’t be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree Thee.

So, I’d set about however necessary to take over the United States. I’d subvert the churches first. I’d begin with a campaign of whispers. With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve: "Do as you please."

To the young, I would whisper, "The Bible is a myth." I would convince them that man created God instead of the other way around. I would confide that what is bad is good, and what is good is "square."

And the old, I would teach to pray after me: "Our Father, which art in Washington..."

And then I’d get organised. I’d educate authors in how to make lurid literature exciting, so that anything else would appear dull and uninteresting. I’d threaten TV with dirtier movies, and vice versa. I’d peddle narcotics to whom I could. I’d sell alcohol to ladies and gentlemen of distinction. I’d tranquillise the rest with pills.

If I were the Devil, I’d soon have families at war with themselves, churches at war with themselves, and nations at war with themselves until each, in its turn, was consumed. And with promises of higher ratings, I’d have mesmerizing media fanning the flames.

If I were the Devil, I would encourage schools to refine young intellects but neglect to discipline emotions—just let those run wild. Until before you knew it, you’d have to have drug-sniffing dogs and metal detectors at every schoolhouse door.

Within a decade, I’d have prisons overflowing. I’d have judges promoting pornography. Soon I could evict God from the courthouse, then from the schoolhouse, and then from the houses of Congress. And in His own churches, I would substitute psychology for religion and deify science. I would lure priests and pastors into misusing boys and girls, and church money.

If I were the Devil, I’d make the symbol of Easter an egg and the symbol of Christmas a bottle.

If I were the Devil, I would take from those who have and give to those who wanted until I had killed the incentive of the ambitious.

And what’ll you bet I couldn’t get whole states to promote gambling as the way to get rich?

I would caution against extremes in hard work, in patriotism, in moral conduct.

I would convince the young that marriage is old-fashioned, that swinging is more fun, that what you see on TV is the way to be. And thus I could undress you in public, and I could lure you into bed with diseases for which there is no cure.

In other words, if I were the Devil, I’d just keep right on doing what he’s doing.

[futurebird]

The Way She Sits.

I'm concerned about her morals.

Pica! You need Jesus!

[blueheartbookclub]

The Green Light of Illusion: Unraveling the Enigma of The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is an intricate tapestry woven with the threads of illusion, reality, and the American Dream. Set against the extravagant backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, the novel unfolds through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a Yale graduate and veteran of World War I. Nick finds himself drawn into the enigmatic world of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire with an insatiable longing for the past and an unwavering pursuit of the unattainable Daisy Buchanan.

The novel is a vivid exploration of the Jazz Age, a period characterized by unprecedented economic prosperity, loosening social mores, and the pursuit of pleasure. Fitzgerald masterfully captures the excesses and superficialities of the time, using Gatsby's extravagant parties as a lens through which the emptiness of the era is exposed. The narrative subtly critiques the moral decay hidden beneath the glitz and glamour, revealing the fragility of societal values.

At the heart of the story is the elusive American Dream, personified by Gatsby's relentless quest for wealth and social status to win back Daisy, the embodiment of his idealized past. The green light at the end of Daisy's dock becomes a powerful symbol, representing both Gatsby's unattainable dreams and the broader illusion of the American Dream itself. Fitzgerald, with eloquence and insight, dissects the hollowness of the pursuit of material success and the ephemeral nature of happiness.

The characters in "The Great Gatsby" are meticulously crafted, each representing a facet of society during this tumultuous period. Gatsby, with his enigmatic persona, stands as a tragic figure emblematic of the illusions people construct to shield themselves from harsh realities. Daisy, a symbol of fleeting beauty and privilege, remains forever out of reach, a mirage that fuels Gatsby's relentless yearning.

Nick Carraway, the novel's narrator, serves as a moral compass, providing a lens through which the reader witnesses the moral decay and the disintegration of dreams. His observations and reflections paint a nuanced picture of the characters and the society they inhabit.

The prose in "The Great Gatsby" is a literary marvel. Fitzgerald's writing is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the essence of an era with a keen eye for detail. The novel's themes of illusion, disillusionment, and the pursuit of an unattainable ideal reverberate through the eloquent prose, making it a work of enduring significance.

"The Great Gatsby" is a timeless exploration of the complexities of the human spirit, societal expectations, and the elusive nature of the American Dream. Fitzgerald's critique of the Jazz Age resonates across generations, inviting readers to ponder the universal themes of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is available in Amazon in paperback 13.99$ and hardcover 20.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 290

Language: English

Rating: 9/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[blueheartbooks]

The Green Light of Illusion: Unraveling the Enigma of The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is an intricate tapestry woven with the threads of illusion, reality, and the American Dream. Set against the extravagant backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, the novel unfolds through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a Yale graduate and veteran of World War I. Nick finds himself drawn into the enigmatic world of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire with an insatiable longing for the past and an unwavering pursuit of the unattainable Daisy Buchanan.

The novel is a vivid exploration of the Jazz Age, a period characterized by unprecedented economic prosperity, loosening social mores, and the pursuit of pleasure. Fitzgerald masterfully captures the excesses and superficialities of the time, using Gatsby's extravagant parties as a lens through which the emptiness of the era is exposed. The narrative subtly critiques the moral decay hidden beneath the glitz and glamour, revealing the fragility of societal values.

At the heart of the story is the elusive American Dream, personified by Gatsby's relentless quest for wealth and social status to win back Daisy, the embodiment of his idealized past. The green light at the end of Daisy's dock becomes a powerful symbol, representing both Gatsby's unattainable dreams and the broader illusion of the American Dream itself. Fitzgerald, with eloquence and insight, dissects the hollowness of the pursuit of material success and the ephemeral nature of happiness.

The characters in "The Great Gatsby" are meticulously crafted, each representing a facet of society during this tumultuous period. Gatsby, with his enigmatic persona, stands as a tragic figure emblematic of the illusions people construct to shield themselves from harsh realities. Daisy, a symbol of fleeting beauty and privilege, remains forever out of reach, a mirage that fuels Gatsby's relentless yearning.

Nick Carraway, the novel's narrator, serves as a moral compass, providing a lens through which the reader witnesses the moral decay and the disintegration of dreams. His observations and reflections paint a nuanced picture of the characters and the society they inhabit.

The prose in "The Great Gatsby" is a literary marvel. Fitzgerald's writing is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the essence of an era with a keen eye for detail. The novel's themes of illusion, disillusionment, and the pursuit of an unattainable ideal reverberate through the eloquent prose, making it a work of enduring significance.

"The Great Gatsby" is a timeless exploration of the complexities of the human spirit, societal expectations, and the elusive nature of the American Dream. Fitzgerald's critique of the Jazz Age resonates across generations, inviting readers to ponder the universal themes of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is available in Amazon in paperback 13.99$ and hardcover 20.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 290

Language: English

Rating: 9/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[vampiremeerkat]

Your thoughts on ''Moral Decay'' episode?Most fans regard it one of the worst episodes in whole series.Buttercup suddenly became a greedy, cruel little monster just for the plot sake, and Blossom and Bubbles weren't better at all- they just let their sister be beaten-up by tons of villains, and then act hugely sadistic, smug over it. I agree Buttercup deserved punishment, but her sisters' attitude was very jarring. And Professor looked totally fine with it and too uncaring of her wounds. Holy...

I don't think it's out of character for Buttercup, and her losing her money is a fair punishment, but I don't recognize Blossom and Bubbles in that ambush scene. Why even defend these crazed supervillains for getting their teeth knocked out. Because they happened not to be doing anything when it happened? Can't wait for the next time they blow up half the city and torture innocent people. Call me Buttercup, but fork those losers. But honestly, there's only one real discrepancy in this episode: Why could Buttercup not flee or fight her ambushers?

[drama-glob]

in the powerpuff girls episode moral decay, do you think buttercup getting her teeth knocked out and giving her money to pay for the dentist is punishment enough?

I think it is certainly karmic justice, but it's definitely terrible to have lost most of your teeth. :/

[gingerylangylang1979]

Stop blaming gun violence on one issue

It’s not ONLY pathetic gun laws. It’s not ONLY mental health issues. It’s not ONLY a hopeless society. It’s not ONLY desensitization to violence in media. It’s not ONLY the lack of common values and family structure. It’s all of this. So to make this a political thing to line up with whatever your side supports as the root cause and ignore the multidimensionality of this evil is ridiculous and unserious. We have created a reality in which human life is not valued. Bottom line.

[fanfic-lover-girl]

I have been reading articles about what Canada is doing. Honestly, Canada makes the USA look like paradise sometimes. The moral decay over there is appalling. I hope its citizens can get these laws under control. Death should not be the solution to life's struggles or we all might as well just die right now.

I need you guys to listen so bad, but I’m at least glad people on Twitter are starting to talk about this. The government of Canada is expanding Medically Assisted Death to cull the poor and disabled, and now suicidal and mentally ill (these are usually interchangeable of course here). It is EUGENICS and every single disabled rights organization is against it.

Disability payments are $1,200 a month. The average one bedroom apartment rent in the Greater Toronto Area (greatest pop. area by far here) is $2,000 a month. People with mental illnesses are on months long waitlists to get even a single publicly funded session. Weeks to get privately funded care which costs at least $200 a session. There is no housing here for disabled people. We are in one of the worst housing crises in the world right now.

Doctors are now offering MAiD unprompted to young suicidal people. This woman is 21, a health practitioner literally suggested she kill herself.

This is one of the worst Disability Rights Violations we’ve ever seen in Canada. The government is killing us because it is cheaper than funding healthcare, cheaper than giving people housing and food and basic human rights.

[annotatingdays]

Notes from Nationalism by Rabindranath Tagore

The worst form of bondage is the bondage of dejection which keeps men hopelessly chained in loss of faith in themselves.

Boasting is only a masked shame, it does not truly believe in itself.

The tendency of mind is economical, it loves to form habits and move in grooves which save it the trouble of thinking anew at each of its steps. Ideals once formed make the mind lazy. It becomes afraid to risk its acquisitions in fresh endeavours.

we cannot imitate life, we cannot imitate strength for long, a mere imitation is a source of weakness. For it hampers our true nature, it is always in our way. It is like dressing our skeleton with another man's skin, giving rise to eternal feuds between the skin and the bones at every movement.

we can borrow knowledge from others, but you cannot borrow temperament.

The living organism does not allow itself to grow into its food, it changes its food into its own body. And only thus can it grow strong and not by mere accumulation, or by giving up its personal identity.

The conflict between the individual and the state, labour and capital, the man and the woman, the conflict between the greed of material gain and the spiritual life of man, the organized selfishness of nations and the higher ideals of humanity, the conflict between all the ugly complexities inseperable from giant organizations of commerce and state and the natural instincts of man crying for simplicity and beauty and fulness of leisure-and all these have to be brought to a harmony in a manner not yet dreamt of.

Life based upon mere science is attractive to some men, because it has all the characteristics of sport; it feigns seriousness, but it is not profound. when you go a -hunting, the less pity you have the better; for your one object is to chase the game and kill it, to feel that you are the greater animal, that your method of destruction is thorough and scientific. And the life of science is that superficial life. it pursues success with skill and thoroughness, and takes no account of the higher nature of man. But those whose minds are crude enough to plan their lives upon the supposition that man is merely a hunter and his paradise the paradise of sportsmen will be rudely awakened in the midst of their trophies of skeletons and skulls.

Things that are living are so easily hurt; therefore they require protection.

What is dangerous for Japan is, not the imitation of the outer features of the West, but the acceptance of the motive force of the Western nationalism as her own. I can see her motto, taken from science, "Survival of the Fittest", writ large at the entrance of her present-day history-the motto whose meaning is "Help yourself, and never heed what it costs to others"; the motto of the blind man who only believes in what we can touch, because he cannot see. But those who can see know that men are so closely knit that when you strike others the blow comes back to yourself. The moral law, which is the greatest discovery of man, is the discovery of this wonderful truth, that man becomes all the truer the more he realizes himself in others.

Nations who sedulously cultivate moral blindness as the cult of patriotism will end their existence in a sudden and violent death.

The man who is drunken furiously denies his drunkenness.

Therefore I ask you to have the strength of faith and clarity of mind to know for certain that the lumbering structure of modern progress, riveted by the iron bolts of efficiency, which runs upon the wheels of ambition, cannot hold together got long.

War has been declared between man and woman, because man is driven to professionalism, producing wealth for himself and others, continually turning the wheel of power for his own sake or for the sake of the universal officialdom, leaving women alone to wither and to die or fight her own battle unaided. And thus there where cooperation is natural has intruded competition. The very psychology of men and women about their mutual relation is changing and becoming the psychology of the primitive fighting elements, rather than of humanity seeking its completeness through the union based upon mutual self-surrender.

It is not a question of the number of outside obstacles but the comparative powerlessness of the individual to cope with them. This narrowness of freedom is an evil which is more radical, not because of its quantity but because of its nature. And we cannot but acknowledge this paradox, that while the spirit of the West marches under the banner of freedom, the nation of West forges it iron chains of organization which are the most relentless and unbreakable that has ever been manufactured in the whole history of man.

The people accept this all-pervading mental slavery with cheerfulness and pride because of their nervous desire to turn themselves into a machine of power, called the Nation and emulate other machines in their collective worldliness.

In the ancient days Sparta paid all her attention to becoming powerful; she did become do by crippling her humanity, and died of the amputation.

But it is no consolation to us to know that the weakening of humanity from which the present age is suffering is not limited to the subject races, and that its ravages are even more radical because insidious and voluntary in peoples who are hypnotized into believing that they are free. This bartering of your higher aspirations of life for profit and power has been your own choice, and I leave you there, at the wreckage of your soul, contemplating your protuberant prosperity.

The West has been systematically petrifying her moral nature in order to lay a solid foundation for her gigantic abstractions of efficiency.

The suspicion of man for man stings all the limbs of this civilization like the hairs of the nettle.

The nation's bagpipe of righteous indignation has so often changed its tune according to the variation of time and to the altered groupings of the alliances of diplomacy, that it can be enjoyed with amusement as the variety performance of the political music hall.

When you borrow things that do not belong to your life, they only serve to crush your life.

If a man tells me he has heterodox ideas, but that he cannot follow them because he would be socially ostracised, I excuse him for having to live a life of untruth, in order to live at all.

I persist in believing that there is such a thing as the harmony of completeness in humanity, where poverty does not take away from riches, where defeat may lead him to victory, death to immortality, and where in the compensation of Eternal Justice those who are the last may yet have their insult transmuted into a golden triumph.

[deathlikefeuillemort]

Do you think nuclear explosions are sad that they only exist for a few moments and those moments are pure destruction or glad that they fade out before they can see what they've done Or do you think they live forget in the subsequent radioactivity?

Fuck dude my thoughts are, as the poets say, a mess. About to write a 7 page essay on this.

[blueheartbookclub]

"Macbeth: The Tragic Unraveling of Ambition in Shakespeare's Masterpiece"

William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is an immortal tragedy that unfurls a tapestry of human ambition, supernatural forces, and the devastating consequences of unchecked power. Published in the early 17th century, this play has transcended the confines of time, continuing to captivate audiences with its exploration of the darkest corners of the human soul. The title "Macbeth" resonates as an evocative symbol of tragedy, ambition, and the inexorable descent into moral decay.

The play revolves around Macbeth, a valiant Scottish general, whose encounter with three mysterious witches sets in motion a series of events that lead him on a treacherous path to power. As the witches prophesy Macbeth's ascent to the throne, the seeds of ambition take root in his mind, fueling a relentless pursuit of the crown. Shakespeare masterfully delves into the psychological complexities of Macbeth's character, depicting the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition on the human psyche.

The title character's tragic flaw becomes the catalyst for a series of heinous acts, including regicide, betrayal, and a descent into madness. Lady Macbeth, an equally complex figure, adds another layer to the narrative as she grapples with her own ambitions and the consequences of the couple's ruthless pursuit of power. The play unfolds with a relentless momentum, driven by a palpable sense of impending doom that permeates the air.

Shakespeare's language is a testament to his unparalleled mastery, with soliloquies and dialogues that have become iconic in the realm of English literature. The "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow" soliloquy, delivered by Macbeth upon learning of Lady Macbeth's death, encapsulates the play's exploration of the ephemeral nature of life and the futility of ambition. The play's evocative imagery, supernatural elements, and poetic prose contribute to its enduring impact on audiences and scholars alike.

"Macbeth" also engages with themes of fate, free will, and the influence of supernatural forces. The witches, with their cryptic prophecies, serve as agents of fate, pushing Macbeth toward his tragic destiny. The interplay between destiny and human agency adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, prompting audiences to reflect on the fine line between choice and preordained fate.

The play's enduring relevance lies in its ability to resonate with audiences across centuries. "Macbeth" is a timeless exploration of the corrupting nature of ambition and the moral consequences of unrestrained power. It transcends its historical and cultural origins, offering universal insights into the human condition.

In conclusion, "Macbeth" remains a crowning jewel in William Shakespeare's illustrious body of work. The play's exploration of ambition, moral decay, and the consequences of power showcases Shakespeare's unparalleled ability to probe the depths of the human soul. With its tragic narrative, memorable characters, and rich language, "Macbeth" continues to be a poignant and thought-provoking masterpiece that invites audiences to reflect on the enduring themes that define the human experience.

William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is available in Amazon in paperback 10.99$ and hardcover 18.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 171

Language: English

Rating: 10/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[mindfulldsliving]

Ministering with Christlike Love: Lessons from Alma 17-19

Alma 17-19 holds timeless lessons for modern-day Latter-day Saints. The chapters depict the sons of Mosiah's mission to the Lamanites and their preparation, highlighting the power of faith, hope, and service.

Ammon Saves the King’s Flock | Book of Mormon Art | Minerva Teichert available for purchase Serving and Ministering with the Love of Christ: Insights from Alma 17-19 In a world increasingly riddled with moral and spiritual challenges, the timeless lessons of Alma 17-19 shine brightly. These chapters aren’t just historical recounts—they’re a guide for modern-day Latter-day Saints who seek to…