Thank you. Definitely a worthwhile, mind-expanding read. Highly recommended.
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Yeah, definitely worth a read!
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Morris is definitely a man of great wisdom we should all pay attention to. Compelling reading about the state of our world.
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Yes, sometimes we get caught up living in blissful ignorance, while all around the world there is injustice, depravity and death, all in the service of those with money and power.ParadoxicalWoman wrote: ↑22 Jul 2018, 23:40 Your thorough review clearly emphasize to us that this an essential read as our wake up call to harsh yet true reality.
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Good to hear this book has personal relevance for you. Definitely worth a read.harriton muhande wrote: ↑23 Jul 2018, 06:24 nice," this book is very nice to me since it is talking about what is affecting my country.
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I understand that you may not want your world-view challenged. Morris is very much for secular science over religion, and I must admit - as a Christian - I found that difficult. But I also had to admit to myself that I am mainly a Christian because I've been indoctrinated that way by other Christians throughout my life. Morris's ultimate message is to set aside the science vs. religion debate and simply focus on peace, love and understanding for all humanity, on a fairer distribution of world resources, on feeding the poor and housing the homeless. Ultimately, I agree with him 100%. And his detail about the state of our world - though scathing at times - is accurate. A small percentage of people with money and power do have ultimate control over the rest of us (to a point, anyway), and their greed usually comes at the expense of others.kandscreeley wrote: ↑23 Jul 2018, 08:33 Even after your review, I'm unsure about this book. It does sound thought-provoking, and I don't mind people questioning my world view. I'm just not sure that's really something that I want right now. Still, I do appreciate your thoughts on this one and am glad that you enjoyed it despite the typographical errors.
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I love the opening paragraph of your review. Really grabbed me. This sounds like a really important book for people to read. How sad that the editing wasn't up to par. I wish I could say I want to read this book, but I think the comma problem would really taint my experience. I will miss the book but really appreciate your review!joshfee77 wrote: ↑20 Jul 2018, 17:49
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Civilisation Hijacked by Albert Morris describes a terrifying dystopian society with citizens controlled and manipulated by powerful people, a world where the rich grow richer while the poor starve. George Orwell could not have imagined anything more sinister, yet Morris has not imagined it at all. This book is non-fiction; this world is our world.
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Thanks for your intelligent reply. It sounds like I would probably agree with the author on many of his points. But, I had the privilege of going to a Christian college with great teachers. I took a science class in which I learned much about the world view and how we as Christians have differing opinions. I feel solid in my knowledge that I believe what I believe because it's correct and not because it's something that I've had ingrained into me from birth. So, I just don't feel the need to read books where authors question my world view as I've questioned it already. If that makes any sense. For example, I believe in irreducible complexity in answer to Darwinian evolution.joshfee77 wrote: ↑29 Jul 2018, 20:44I understand that you may not want your world-view challenged. Morris is very much for secular science over religion, and I must admit - as a Christian - I found that difficult. But I also had to admit to myself that I am mainly a Christian because I've been indoctrinated that way by other Christians throughout my life. Morris's ultimate message is to set aside the science vs. religion debate and simply focus on peace, love and understanding for all humanity, on a fairer distribution of world resources, on feeding the poor and housing the homeless. Ultimately, I agree with him 100%. And his detail about the state of our world - though scathing at times - is accurate. A small percentage of people with money and power do have ultimate control over the rest of us (to a point, anyway), and their greed usually comes at the expense of others.kandscreeley wrote: ↑23 Jul 2018, 08:33 Even after your review, I'm unsure about this book. It does sound thought-provoking, and I don't mind people questioning my world view. I'm just not sure that's really something that I want right now. Still, I do appreciate your thoughts on this one and am glad that you enjoyed it despite the typographical errors.
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