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Finished volume 2 of 3.

Very interesting thus far. Who would think to ask these questions?

Reich's solution: reverse income tax, carbon tax, higher marginal tax rates on the wealthy, re-employment system rather than unemployment system, school vouchers based on family income, college loans linked to subsequent earnings, Medicare for all, free public goods (transportation, museums, libraries recreation, parks), & money out of politics.

"The problem was not that Americans spent beyond their means but that their means had not kept up with what the larger economy could and should have been able to provide them."

"But the bottom line is this: if we can't point to a number of issues on which our values differ from those of the contemporary culture, then we have to wonder about the depth of our commitment to Jesus Christ."

"Every Mass exhorts us to 'Go' and be Christ's healing and forgiving presence in our communities."

Taking up our cross we "live threatened with Resurrection!"

Time to study the vocab for James 4:13 - 5:11.

Ok. I've studied nouns, the article, prepositions, adjectives, and now it's on to pronouns.

This is a great way to beef up on your Greek studies! However, I do with that the author would have added more grammatical help throughout rather than just referencing other textbooks.

I saw a recommendation for this some place, but I don't remember where. We will see how it is!

Highly recommended.

I can't recommend this book enough. A must read for all who want to understand scripture.