>>>>>if S/He is responsible for one's own good fortune, (which if one thanks Him/Her one presumably believes,) as one sits down before a laden table, it follows that S/He is responsible to for ill fortune of those who will die of starvation in a gutter while one dines<<<<<
You know, of course, that there are certain religions that believe this. Pre-destination, karma, etc. Well, I guess with respect to karma, you are responsible for your own misfortunes.
I saw a T-shirt in the mall today, taking the phrase, "S*** happens," and giving versions depending on religion. Not something I'd care to own, but it showed some original thought and insight.
Catholics: "S*** happens because you deserve it."
Protestants: "If you work harder, s*** wouldn't happen."
Islam: "It is the will of Allah that s*** happen.
Hinduism: "This s*** has happened before and it will happen again."
Atheists: "S*** doesn't happen."
Rastafarians: "Let's smoke this s***."
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