Historically, war and depression have been outcomes of extreme inequality. The depression of the s was caused in large measure by the inequalities generated by the Industrial Revolution and both World Wars also had their roots in extreme inequality. I suspect recent unrest in the US is an example. Problems happen when people feel they are deprived of resources, are afraid of being further deprived, or perceive an existential threat to their lives and livelihoods. I saw a meme once that had three men standing side-by-side; a well-to-do gent, a man in a suit, and a man in working clothes.
Inequality localises the problem when, in fact, it is a matter of policy and of deliberate policy at that. The very rich support political candidates into office who then become spokespeople for this neoliberal model. Inequality is firmly in the public arena as a problem to be addressed. The way to resolve a problem is first to name it.
Vince Cunningham. Celebrities Born in Singapore. R Nametha Model. Jade Rasif DJ. Joi Chua Singer. Danial Farhan Tan Football Player. Pierre Png Movie Actor. Famous Birthdays May 2. Belinda Stronach Politician. Referring to what he called a "global phenomenon" of child abuse cases that have rocked the Catholic Church in Europe and the United States, he added: "The Catholic leadership has remained silent on the real problems that face our world.
Today, it has no authority whatsoever, moral or otherwise, to comment on whom I can and cannot love. Archbishop Goh had, in his statement read out during mass at 30 churches around Singapore last weekend, said that the family unit comprises a father, mother and children.
However, the Catholic Church recognises there are individuals attracted to people of the same sex, he said, and discrimination of any kind should not be condoned, as "regardless of their sexual orientation In a four-page statement, it supported the campaign as an initiative in response to the "growing boldness of advocates of the homosexual lifestyle" here.
It also described the Pink Dot event as one advocating the acceptance of a "hedonistic lifstyle" that goes against the moral code of Islam and other faiths, and voiced support for public education against homosexuality. The LoveSingapore network of churches, he said, will ask congregants to wear white as well this weekend. We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles.
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