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I make art in various forms.
“To these people’s notions, a Christian government is not bound by the spirit of peace, forgiveness of injuries, and love for enemies.” Leo Tolstoy (1894,kingdom of god)
03.02.2025 14:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0“These men, drunk with power, lost sight of what was Christ-like in Christianity, so that anything resembling the teachings of Jesus are seen as heresy. “ Leo Tolstoy (paraphrased from ch2 of kingdom of god)
03.02.2025 14:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0While reading Chapter 1 of Tolstoy’s The Kingdom of God is Inside of You, I’m blown away that history is cyclical.
The disconnect of the church. It’s a small number wanting sincerity and non-violence vs. the greater group bearing arms and fighting the government’s enemies.
Poor character written by an author who has experienced poverty: My problem is that I'm $300 short on the rent and now my car is making a noise
Poor character written by a rich author: My problem is that I feel so inferior beside these beautiful, sophisticated rich people
Leaving the UK and heading back to the states isn’t as fun as it used to be, but let’s make the best of it.
15.11.2024 16:22 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
