The Times...They are a-Changin'

[gloryseeker]

Originally Posted by OnTheFritz

That is a very broad brush you are using. With all due respect, it's simply ignorant to claim that those of my generation are all "typically unproductive, have no capacity to create, live a self indulgent lifestyle, believe that something is owed to them, that government should take care of them, are lazy, not faithful, heavily in debt, and really affect no other lives."

You added the word "all" not me. What would be ignorant is to be blind to our current society. Sorry, but a very high percentage of today's 20 and 30 year old's are just down right flaky.

simply because they don't view things the way you do.

You are lacking the capacity to understand some simple statements. Nothing I said stated or implied that it was based upon agreeing with the way I do things.

And frankly, it's this "back in my day..." mindset that is unproductive and obnoxious enough to make the change worthwhile

Same thing I stated about not being flexible with the times and the moves of the Spirit...I guess you now agree with me.

There is nothing inherently wrong with a people-based set of loyalites vs.an organization-based one.

I don't disagree with that. It's the "loyalty" aspect I was focused on not the organization

For instance, I have worked with the same people for nearly 20 years because of personal friendships and loyalties that outlasted many of the organizations of which we were a part. We have seen the abuse that comes from organizations both corporate and religious. And while structure can be good, every once in a while, you need to tear it all down and start over. Clean out the cobwebs and remind those in charge that they are only there because the people put them there.

Organizations don't abuse they are structures. People abuse therefore the wrong person in authority in organizations or the wrong close friend can have the same devastating affect.

You as well as most deal with the fruit instead of the root.