Often compared to chattel slavery, wherein a class of masters directly owns workers as property, wage slavery refers to a system in which an owning class, through its dominion over land and the means of production, coerces workers into selling their labor. Wage slavery and chattel slavery both involve a form…
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Return to Village Living; Why Small Communities are the Survival Strategy of the Future
It is becoming evident to most people that the current economic climate is one of serious decline. If you ask the average citizen, of nearly any country in the world at the moment, about their financial health, they would likely agree that their current economic situation is much worse than…
Have the Ideas of Sustainability and Diversity Become Co-opted?
In an era where businesses are under mounting pressure to perform sustainably and ethically, new buzzwords are continually being introduced into the corporate world. However, the growing trend of companies claiming to align with principles like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and the Green Agenda…
Capitalism is Dead; Long Live Neo-Feudalism
The question of whether capitalism is dead or has evolved into something different is a matter of ongoing debate among economists, scholars, and policymakers. Proponents of the argument that capitalism is dead often point to the various crises and inequalities that have emerged within capitalist systems worldwide. These critics argue…
STOP The Hate; A Christian Calls Out the Haters
How can you call yourself a Christian if you are so full of hate? Jesus never taught us to hate sinners but rather to minister to them and turn them from the ways that are contrary to God’s word and the ways that harm their own souls. We are called…
Can We Build a System Outside of the System? Let’s Look and See
In a world where conventional economic structures often fail to address the diverse needs and values of communities, the exploration of alternative currencies and economic models is starting to look like the ladder to help us escape the hole that we have dug ourselves into. There is a world of…
Come Out From Among Them; The Distinction of Peoples in the End Times
II Corinthians 6:14-18 “For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Bilial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the…
Should We Ditch Fiat Money? Let’s Explore LETS (Local Exchange Trading Systems)
If you would love to find an alternative to the traditional fiat monetary system, it might be time to take a look at Local Exchange Trading Systems (LETS). As our financial world grows increasingly digital and interconnected, these innovative systems are offering a unique approach to commerce that emphasizes equity,…
Ma’aminim HaMeshichiyim: How Your Faith in Jesus Christ Makes you an Israelite
How important is it to understand your spiritual identity? If you believe in Jesus Christ as the Messiah, then you belong to a chosen group of people known as the Israelites. This belief is called Ma’aminim HaMeshichiyim, a term that encapsulates the strong bond that exists between Jesus Christ and…
What is money really? Have we lost it?
(The following are excerpts from Atlas Shrugged, © Copyright, 1957, by Ayn Rand. ) “…Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of exchange, which can’t exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them. Money is the material shape of the principle…