I believe he will have issues when judged. Sure, he may have caused some kids to lose weight, but that's doubtful. But he also bears responsibility for an untold number of murders, rapes and robberies through his victim disarmament programs. His work has ensured that in NYC, a thug with a gun holds much more power than a victim.
When it comes to people I disagree with, I always try first to understand where they are coming from, and begin with the presumption that they mean well.
I fail in that aspiration when it comes to Michael Bloomberg (and Shannon Watts). I just react viscerally to what I perceive to be an attitude of condescension and superiority coming from Bloomberg (I find I can't take Watts seriously at all. All sound bites and tweets. Don't get me started). I usually ignore them, but I couldn't resist posting the HuffPo article.
I am not a believer in any way, but for some reason, Bloomberg's comment put a knot in my knickers.
I have it on good authority that if there is a heaven, Bloomberg is going:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/16/u...illion-challenge-to-the-nra.html?src=twr&_r=0
From the article:
"Pointing to his work on gun safety, obesity and smoking cessation, he said with a grin: 'I am telling you if there is a God, when I get to heaven I’m not stopping to be interviewed. I am heading straight in. I have earned my place in heaven. It’s not even close.'”
Matthew 19:24 - "And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
My money's on the camel.
Rep to you good sir.Matthew 19:24 - "And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
My money's on the camel.
I thought this was a firearm discussion forum, not faith.