These debanking events are becoming more widespread. Altogether now: Bitcoin fixes this.
155 sats \ 18 replies \ @kepford 21 Apr
I grew up in a very conservative Christian church and often heard preachers talking about the "cashless society" and the "mark of the beast". I've tried to tell these people bitcoin is the only solution but few get it.
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104 sats \ 0 replies \ @nym 22 Apr
Yes I remember that and never fully grokked why, but it is making more and more sense.
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82 sats \ 1 reply \ @026180d3a3 21 Apr
Cashless society can easily become that.
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37 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 22 Apr
Indeed
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37 sats \ 0 replies \ @030a29f333 22 Apr
It makes perfect sense, yet they still dont get it somehow. So frustrating.
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37 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 22 Apr
I will add that this is still discussed and they are clueless about how fiat money works and the existing digital money system. We are basically already in a cashless society. That war is over. We need an alternative system. Thankfully we have one!
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105 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 21 Apr
Maybe that will change. Perhaps when they're out of other options.
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27 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 22 Apr
By then it may be to late
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20 sats \ 9 replies \ @siggy47 OP 22 Apr
I grew up Roman Catholic. We got plenty of the "mark of the beast" talk too.
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27 sats \ 8 replies \ @kepford 22 Apr
I'm no scholar but I've been toying with the idea of writing something to Christians concerned about this and point them to bitcoin.
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27 sats \ 0 replies \ @anon 22 Apr
FWIW, maybe my @bitcoinsermons could be a resource.
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27 sats \ 0 replies \ @anon 22 Apr
FWIW, maybe my @bitcoinsermons could be a resource.
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10 sats \ 5 replies \ @siggy47 OP 22 Apr
You should do this, particularly if you have the background to establish your credibility. And you are a scholar 😀
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27 sats \ 3 replies \ @kepford 22 Apr
My biggest issue would be not going full anarchist which would turn most off. They don't see the need for separation of nation and state. The state has become an idol. The ring of power that needs to be gained to make the nation righteous. Its a trap but few see it.
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20 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 22 Apr
Maybe you can share this story, although they might be prejudiced against "papists":
https://bitcoinnews.com/adoption/benedictines-of-mary-bitcoin-adoption/
I know what you mean about idolatry of the state. It makes me sick.
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27 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 22 Apr
Thanks. You are right about prejudice though. I do not share that though. No matter what group has power they tend to abuse it. The ring corrupts everyone.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 22 Apr
As long as you don’t mention Blockstream or Liquid you will be fine lol
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27 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 22 Apr
You are to kind
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @oliverweiss 22 Apr
I guess people would listen if you, in a position of priest (whatever authority of that church), told them this. You just have to choose this path!?! 🤣
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37 sats \ 2 replies \ @Coinsreporter 22 Apr
Religion is more inclined towards state money, at least here in my country. Religious donation here gets privilege of saving tax under rules.
If this is happening in US, it's good for Bitcoin adoption.
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 22 Apr
We have that issue in the US also. Tax breaks, etc. As a kid we would say our morning prayers and then recite the pledge of allegiance.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 22 Apr
Church of Scientology is tax exempt nonprofit organization
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67 sats \ 1 reply \ @DEADBEEF 22 Apr
The rising trend of de-banking is very concerning. Western society is basically post-Christian at this point yet so many Christians don’t recognize that those in charge have moved from being indifferent towards Christianity to being outright hostile towards it.
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @KLT 22 Apr
This completely. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
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37 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 22 Apr
I remember a few years back, the Catholic church was talking about debanking from US banks.
It would crash them and make them fold.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @DEADBEEF 22 Apr
That’s interesting. I hadn’t heard that before.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 22 Apr
They were also going to recall their loans.
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27 sats \ 0 replies \ @piecover 22 Apr
They are making the case for Bitcoin as it excel where the banks fail
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27 sats \ 0 replies \ @RoundaboutStacker 22 Apr
Just keep in mind who ownes American Express.
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27 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bell_curve 21 Apr
Is there a credit union for churches ⛪️?
I realize that isn’t the point
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65 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 21 Apr
BTCU
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27 sats \ 0 replies \ @026180d3a3 21 Apr
The fact they are being warned is all ready a step too far.
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