@JaniceSelbie also a good answer to the "is it worth it to live like this?" question, there is no question he though so, and made the most out of it.
But really, I hope we get the lesson and others avoid suffering like this.
@JaniceSelbie
I think it's important that every religion is taxed at the same rate as regular businesses. They should pay taxes on the land they own as well. "Religions" have become much more about a financial grift and political control and indoctrination operation than anything with societal benefit. Take away their easy money. This is not cool. 🤬
@JaniceSelbie Our town was home to one of the major “couples” in the 2010 Russian spy bust. Not only were the parents deported (obviously), but the two grade school aged daughters—born and raised in NJ—eventually were sent to join them. How traumatic. Can’t imagine how these kids feel. Meanwhile the parents are probably being welcomed as heroes. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/world/europe/29spy.html
Yesterday, I posted on another app that we need humans who are not controlled by fear of mythical deities, but compelled by compassion for their fellow man. Here is one of the responses I got: