Thursday, September 15, 2022

Overheard at Table 3: A Comment Thread on the Opinion Piece Regarding the Biblical Basis of Loan Forgiveness

 On a discussion about the Biblical Basis of Loan Forgiveness



We live in a society in which an entry-level job demands a Bachelor's degree and even that does not guarantee the ability to support oneself, let alone a family. Ergo, many people are forced to take loans because that is the only way they have an opportunity at even subsistence living. In that light, forgiveness can be seen in the same light as the Old Testament: forgiveness of debt due to the harsh conditions. I also find it interesting that this writer calls into question putting the Old Testament in a context in contrast to modern times when so many supposed "Christians" use the Old Testament to justify the harshest punishments. The argument against student loan debt forgiveness is really a matter of the heart: we feel that those who took on the debt should carry that burden for years, even though it prevents them from building a family and a home. You want them to be burdened, to be punished, and you justify it by calling it "justice" ... Truly, to forgive a portion of the debt is a reflection of the debt that our Heavenly Father has forgiven us, it also lets these people use the money to buy houses and cars, which helps the economy. Plus, we don't like government getting money anyway, so why have people pay back debt to a government that is just going to use it for socialist programs anyway. To wrap this up: Conservatives hate this because it's a Biden action. Period.

  • We live in a society in which an entry-level job demands a Bachelor's degree It does not. Fully 1/3 of each cohort is awarded neither a baccalaureate degree nor an associate's degree. A majority receive no baccalaureate degree. The mean loan balance is about $29,000 as we speak. This isn't some s...See more
    • “ Conservatives hate this because it's a Biden action. Period.”. No, conservatives hate this because it’s a patently unconstitutional random giveaway that does nothing to address the causes of the problem.
      • Tax relieve to the rich and already prosperous, who never have to worry about gas and grocery prices. These basic needs don't know the average Conservative or Democrat. Political lean will not put dinner on your table. The parable of the good Samaritan never minces with politics and faith. May be we...See more
      • "o wrap this up: Conservatives hate this because it's a Biden action. Period." In a word, no.
        • You know only the caricatures manufactured in the drafty space between your ears.
          • Ah! An Ad Hominem attack. Thank you. It means that I may shake your dust off my feet.
            • Save your pride. It wont get you out of a trailer by saying that. And you may be Republican but you can’t afford a republicans house. Donald trump is not going to give you a small loan.


          Matthew Levi

          25 August, 2022


          We live in a society in which an entry-level job demands a Bachelor's degree and even that does not guarantee the ability to support oneself, let alone a family.  Ergo, many people are forced to take loans because that is the only way they have an opportunity at even subsistence living.  In that light, forgiveness can be seen in the same light as the Old Testament: forgiveness of debt due to the harsh conditions.  I also find it interesting that this writer calls into question putting the Old Testament in a context in contrast to modern times when so many supposed "Christians" use the Old Testament to justify the harshest punishments.  The argument against student loan debt forgiveness is really a matter of the heart: we feel that those who took on the debt should carry that burden for years, even though it prevents them from building a family and a home.  You want them to be burdened, to be punished, and you justify it by calling it "justice" ... Truly, to forgive a portion of the debt is a reflection of the debt that our Heavenly Father has forgiven us, it also lets these people use the money to buy houses and cars, which helps the economy.  Plus, we don't like government getting money anyway, so why have people pay back debt to a government that is just going to use it for socialist programs anyway.  To wrap this up: Conservatives hate this because it's a Biden action.  Period.


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          Art Deco

          26 August, 2022


          We live in a society in which an entry-level job demands a Bachelor's degree 


          It does not.  Fully 1/3 of each cohort is awarded neither a baccalaureate degree nor an associate's degree.  A majority receive no baccalaureate degree.


          The mean loan balance is about $29,000 as we speak.  This isn't some s...See more


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          Shawnie5

          26 August, 2022


          “ Conservatives hate this because it's a Biden action.  Period.”. No, conservatives hate this because it’s a patently unconstitutional random giveaway that does nothing to address the causes of the problem.


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          Acevoice

          28 August, 2022


          Tax relieve to the rich and already prosperous, who never have to worry about gas and grocery prices. These basic needs don't know the average Conservative or Democrat. Political lean will not put dinner on your table.


          The parable of the good Samaritan never minces with politics and faith. May be we...See more


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          John_A

          26 August, 2022


          "o wrap this up: Conservatives hate this because it's a Biden action.  Period."


          In a word, no.


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          Art Deco

          26 August, 2022


          You know only the caricatures manufactured in the drafty space between your ears.


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          Matthew Levi

          28 August, 2022


          Ah!  An Ad Hominem attack.  Thank you.  It means that I may shake your dust off my feet.


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          Alright?

          26 August, 2022


          Save your pride. It wont get you out of a trailer by saying that. And you may be Republican but you can’t afford a republicans house. Donald trump is not going to give you a small loan.


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