A primary reason the U.S. Constitution was created was to give the federal government the power to tax. Before that, it basically had to request funds from the States. Kind of like a GoFundMe or value4value.

Everything the government does could be funded voluntarily, provided privately, more cheaply, and with greater efficiency. No taxes needed.

#GovtIsTheProblem #voluntarism

Soulful. #tunestr

https://song.link/y/buAzVkcH4YI

False dichotomy. It's Nuh Stir, given the way "other" is pronounced, as in Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays 😄

I remember this story from a few years ago and I'm still conflicted. Was it foolhardy, or obedience to a calling he had received? Only God knows for sure. I do look forward to seeing this brother in the kingdom of God, though.

And is there a "right to be left alone"? I certainly believe that when it comes to me and the gangs calling themselves "governments". But what about when it comes to the Gospel? We are commanded by our Lord to make disciples from every tribe and language and nation. For a follower of Christ, His will trumps any human rights, so-called. Indeed, His will is what is in the best interests of humanity.

Perhaps the brief efforts of John Chau to bring eternal life to this uncontacted tribe will inspire others to see that it eventually happens...

"There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!"

–Abraham Kuyper

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12636503/American-missionary-John-Allen-Chau-killed-tribe-documentary.html

#JesusIsLord #Jesus

Man chokes to death eating live octopus...🤢🤮🐙

https://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231024000570

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Next up, no more underwear at all?

By the same token, if #Jesus is not your Lord, you DO need a ruler.

As William Penn said: “Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.”

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#voluntarism #anarchy #GovtIsTheProblem

The law is for the lawless.

If Jesus is your Lord (i.e., ruler) do you really need another? 🤔

And if you have rulers (i.e., presidents, prime ministers, governors, legislators, etc.), what makes you think you are ruling yourself?!

If Seizer comes and robs you, takes your pay by force without your consent, is it really his?

Notice that Jesus didn't define what belongs to Seizer, except that it was implied that the coin presented belonged to him since his face was on it.

So if you don't use Caesar's money then does it still belong to Caesar? 🤔

*If

“Apocalypse is the eye of a needle, through which we pass into a different world.”

–George Zebrowski, Macrolife

Another dod with an obituary:

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/10/worlds-oldest-dog-ever-bobi-dies-aged-31-760019

What is zog?

That figures. I didn't even read the article. I'm just so exasperated that the empire is so far flung, sticking it's nose in places it need not be 😩

Why is there a U.S. Army base in Syria?

If it means something like reaping what you sow, then I do. The Bible says: "Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap..." (Galatians 6:7).

I was thinking the other day about how Jesus said "Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. ...Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:31, 37-38).

Perhaps this could be taken as not just a recommendation but also a warning.

How about a NIP-07 login, the Nostr way?