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Vegetarianism has been central expression of my Christian faith, because this diet expresses how I receive Jesus’s call to reflect God's pure love and compassion. Isaiah (11:6-9) prophesied a return to this vegetarian, non-violent ideal in the Messianic Age, when the wolf will dwell with the lamb and the lion will eat straw. Of course, outside the Garden of Eden, vegetarianism is not an option for many creatures, and some humans must consume flesh to survive. But vegetarianism is an option for nearly all Americans. I strongly doubt that Jesus, who said, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice," would endorse the well-documented inherent cruelties of factory farms.


Indeed, the Hebrew writings repeatedly encourage humane treatment of animals, and kosher slaughter requires minimizing pain. Feeding the hungry is another central Christian concern, but converting grains to animal flesh wastes the vast majority of the grains’ proteins and calories, and all of their carbohydrates and fiber. While millions die of hunger annually and many more suffer malnutrition, worldwide one-third of all grain is fed to animals being raised for slaughter; in the United States the proportion is nearly three-fourths. However, animal agriculture is a major contributor to local pollution, global warming, and to depletion of non-renewable energy and water resources. Finally, many of the major killers in the West, such as heart disease and certain cancers, are associated with animal-based diets.


Antibiotics added to animal feed yield "super-bugs" that can kill people and are antibiotic-resistant. Paul said, "Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you" (1 Corinthians 6:19), and we should protect their bodies from harmful substances. Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful," and it is a blessing to avoid harming God’s creatures and feel at peace with them. In so far as I am able, no innocent creature suffers to satisfy my need for sustenance, and consequently every meal is a prayerful expression of thanks to the divine source of creation. Stephen R. Kaufman, M.D. Please Register or Login to post new comment. How much does God love me? Why did Jesus come to earth? Is it real - Even if I can’t see it? YOUR INNER CRITIC ATTACKS YOUR PARENTING SKILLS: Do You "Should" on Yourself?


That includes people inside the company as well as those exerting influence from the outside - practically everyone who has a role in making things happen. But the prevalent political style is usually set by a few decision makers at the top of an entity whose power percolates throughout the ranks. These people cannot make things happen on their own; they use the brains and intelligence of those they feel fit their mold in order to get things done in accordance with their wishes. People view politics in the workplace very differently. Some relish their use, but you may have to scrutinize them closely to find that out. Whether or not they are very good at it they will rarely admit to what they’re doing.


On the opposite side are those who do not like to play politics because it makes them feel uncomfortable, and those who are not even aware of workplace politics. They will tell you that it’s a dirty business that they want no part of. In truth, neither group may have complete knowledge of what politics mean in the workplace, or of how the various players practice them. Those with a good understanding of the concept use politics regularly and get the results expected, though maybe not always, since this is not a foolproof science. When too many people are involved in the process, the links do not always connect as they should, and more often than not there will be miscalculations and casualties. Those who find themselves in the middle when a game is being played must either line up on one side or the other or be pushed aside.


For example, if your boss is targeted for dismissal or demotion, you are sure to become an accessory to the implementation of this goal. You may be given credit you do not even deserve to show that your boss is not capable, or you may unfairly be associated with all the bad things he/she has done. Depending on how the tide turns, you could benefit from the political game, or if you are not vigilant enough to foresee events and position yourself, you might also wind up its victim. We do not enter a career deciding to stagnate in a given position.


No matter how much you like what you do, at some point you will feel like moving on to explore other aspects of your profession or totally different challenges. Playing politics at work may also mean empowering your base, above and below, for maximum impact. You need to make your boss, his boss and/or other senior level managers aware of your capabilities so that they will think of you when opportunities arise to put your talents to better use in the company. You may have been hired for a specific position but the sooner you let people know about your additional, more valuable skills and knowledge the faster you will move up the ladder. On the other hand, you need to empower your subordinates to help you achieve your goal.


They are the best instruments you have with which to compete within the company. No matter how good you yourself may be, it will be difficult for you to move on up if your base does not provide the right support. Politics here means doing right by those you manage, providing adequate training, supervision, means and space to act and, most importantly, recognizing their efforts and accomplishment as often as possible. Your goal is to keep moral and productivity high. Then, if you have the right caliber of skills no competition can beat you out when an opportunity comes along. In this case, politics in the workplace boils down to a supportive management style for the manager and good work habits for those he/she supervises. SONIA DOHMAN A well written, in-depth and very insightful article, which definitely resonate with me.


I am reminded of various events in my career, where this insight would have been extremely useful. Therefore, I join you in hoping that particularly new graduates entering the workforce will reflect on it and find some food for thought as them move ahead. Looking forward to future articles. Please Register or Login to post new comment. Chest Pain: Can Chest Pain Be Caused By Trapped Grief? Critical Thinking: Was George Orwell A Prophet? Critical Thinking: Is It A Surprise That The People Who Talk About Tolerance Are Often The Most Intolerant? Isolation: Why Do Some People Lose The Desire To Be Around Others? Needs: Do Some People's Childhoods Cause Them To Disconnect From Their Needs? You Just Need To Embrace Your True-Self! Want a Less Stressful Summer?


We can see from these passages that God's original plan was for all men to love and serve Him in unity and harmony as He loves them. But if that is true, why did God choose one nation out of all the nations on earth to bless and to give to them His promises of a land, and seed? Some would say that God was being prejudiced and racist when He chose Abraham out of Ur of the Chaldees and decided to ignore the other nations and bless Him and his offspring. First of all, we have to realize that the nation of Israel was not chosen because of their size or anything special on their part.


We also need to see that the other nations weren't passed by because of racial issues. It had nothing to do with their skin color, their place of origin, the language that they spoke or anything else like that. It was because of their sinfulness. God had dealt with all of mankind prior to this. And we see that, before Noah's flood, the Lord made an assessment of the human race. We see in Genesis 6:1-10:32 that God could only find one righteous man, Noah, and chose to save him and his family from the great flood that He used to destroy the rest of sinful humanity.


Later, after the flood had decreased mankind to eight souls, they multiplied again. We then have the tower of Babel in which men tried to build a monument to their own abilities and enhance their own fame rather than give glory to God. It is only then that God chose one man and one nation upon which to set His blessings and to bring about His purposes. However, the Lord was not finished with all of humanity. Jesus Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of this because He became the author of salvation. Israel mostly failed in their mission but Jesus, the Messiah, accomplished His mission of salvation.


Now, according to Paul, Israel has temporarily been set aside because of unbelief (Romans 9-11). They rejected Jesus, their Messiah, and in their place has been put the Body of Christ, the Church. Paul calls it a mystery, never before revealed until this time. Scripture breaks humanity into Jews and Gentiles. The Jews, of course, were God's chosen people. The Gentiles are everyone else. At this time there is no difference between the two. All humanity is united under one head, the Lord Jesus Christ. But that's not all! There is the unity that will come to the entire world in the New Heaven and the New Earth in which believers in Christ will all be living.


When we are told of the eternal state, most people don't think about nations and people groups being there. We seem to get the feeling that we will all be of one color and one race, without national distinctions. However, if we have learned anything from living in this world, we have learned that God loves variety and color. What does the Bible actually say about the New Heaven and the New Earth? In Revelation 21 it talks about this time where God shall dwell among men on the New Earth and in the New Jerusalem. God will wipe away every tear from the eyes of His people.


And there shall be no more death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain. However, we don't usually read all of Revelation 21 where it gives a more complete understanding of the New Jerusalem from which Jesus Himself will reign over the entire world. What this seems to indicate is that there will indeed be national distinctions and people groups. And for the first time since Adam and Eve fell in the Garden, we will all get along! And if God isn't going to wipe out the races and nations in the New order of things, maybe we need to learn to get along right now on this present earth in which we are living. The old Star Trek television show always talked about current issues. And being on in the 1960's you know that it would tackle racism.


Star Trek was about the Star Ship Enterprise traveling through space in the 23rd century. The show is best described by its weekly introduction by Captain Kirk himself. In one episode, while traveling, they came across two humanoid aliens from the same planet called Cheron. Both were exactly alike, except one, whose name was Lokai, had a half white and half black body with the white on the right side. The other, called Bele, had a half white and half black body with white on the left. To make a long story short, Bele was trying to take Lokai back to his planet as a prisoner because Lokai had led a rebellion against the oppressors of his people.


Lokai was seeking political asylum aboard the Enterprise. Throughout the show, the two aliens fought constantly, trying to kill each other. In the end, the sad thing is that while all this was going on, ultimately they found out that everyone on the home planet had annihilated one another due to their hatred. But this didn't stop Bele and Lokai. They blamed each other for the destruction of Cheron and both were last seen on the show chasing and being chased by each other down to the dead planet's surface and trying to kill each other. The fact of the matter is that all of the differences that we fight over in our racial divides on this earth are just as silly as these two humanoid aliens in Star Trek.


God has made us all delightfully different in many ways, but at the same time, we are so much alike. The Bible teaches us that if we say that we love God and yet hate our brother, then we are a liar (I John 4:20). Racism is a sin! We need to remove it from the Christian Church and from our individual lives. God loves people and God hates racism. Let us love what God loves and hate what God hates. And by this, we will make this present world a better place for all of us to live. The BibleHow do the Books of the Bible Reveal Jesus? Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages Network account. 0 of 8192 characters usedPost CommentNo HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites. You're welcome Bill. And you're right. The Bible is constantly twisted by people, many of which have never read it. Thanks again for reading. Thanks again, Jeff. for bringing the truth to light. It amazes me how the Bible gets twisted so often.


Although at least two states, New Jersey and Michigan, have state laws protecting younger workers, the majority of young workers have no protection since federal law only deals with age discrimination against older workers, leaving the younger crowd vulnerable. Under federal law, young workers have no redress even if victimized by blatant discriminatory policies. Only victims over 40 have the right to sue in federal court. Everyone should remember, however, that federal reluctance to recognize the problem of age discrimination to the young does not mean that it does not exist. In fact, some say that the federal law makes the problem worse.


Harsh economic times seem to take more of a toll on young workers than on older workers as they are often the first to be laid off. By laying off younger workers first, companies try to avoid any resemblance of age discrimination. Age discrimination cases routinely cost companies more than the the salary of the laid off employee, compounded by a generally higher cost in terms of reputation. This means that, from an economic standpoint, younger workers cost less to lay off than older workers do. This presents what some might call reverse discrimination, meaning that the anti-discrimination laws that protect older workers actually cause discrimination against other groups. Just as young workers have no guarantee of equal opportunity in hiring, they have none in the midst of layoffs.


Young workers may choose to believe that their job performance determines their chances for promotion and retention, but this is increasingly not the case. Supervisors and managers reportedly consider personal statistics as part of these decision making processes. For example, age discrimination can affect the young when a promotion goes to an employee with children rather than to a better qualified worker without children. Similarly, companies often choose to retain workers with ill spouses depending on health insurance rather than healthy workers. In these cases and others, older workers tend to have circumstances that make them the compassionate choice for retention, leaving the harsh repercussions of age discrimination to the young. A recent report issued by the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee shows unprecedented high unemployment among young workers, illustrating how age discrimination to the young remains a serious threat.


After becoming aware of this problem, workers who are most vulnerable can take some measures to defend themselves. First, younger workers can change their attitudes. Often among the group most prone to make demands for higher pay and more responsibility, young workers can moderate those tendencies to become less of a target. Because younger workers often have more time on their hands and a greater ability to learn, they can increase their value to their employer by learning new skills and taking on unpopular responsibilities. Finally, politics can go a long way toward the goal of self preservation. If younger workers can gain allies in the upper echelons in the company, they can form an anchor that will hold them in position during trying times. Fernando, Vincent, and Kamelia Angelova. Mattioli, Dana. "With Jobs Scarce, Age Becomes an Issue ." Wall Street Journal.


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