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To: Pogeu Mahone who wrote (13661)	2/18/2013 10:00:07 AM
From: Rarebird	5 Recommendations Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 33421

It is not healthy to generalize. Religion is a matter of interpretation. All the religions just represent different sides of G-D. A particular faith just represents the aspect you prefer. That does not make one religion better than another. If you are not a good person and don't treat people as ends and not merely as means (which is what most of Wall Street does) then you are a farce. The best way to evaluate whether a person is religious is to observe how they treat other people. Praying all day and all night, going to confession, means squat if you don't treat people right, with kindness, sincerity and integrity.

To: Pogeu Mahone who wrote (13661)	2/18/2013 10:25:10 AM
From: Rarebird	1 Recommendation Respond to of 33421

I have been successful in business because I look at things primarily from the standpoint of the customer. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm no Saint. At $100 an hour (on average)), the more money I make the merrier I feel. However, if I can't help someone, I tell them right away and don't charge them. Moreover, I recently had a senior citizen who was stuck (for 4 months) on this online English course. He told me he was on fixed income and couldn't afford my rates. I told him I'll help him at half price. I came down in price because I wanted to treat the guy right and make him feel special. I have plenty of opportunities to jack my price up for those who can easily afford it. So, why not be nice to the guy and help him out. I'm sensitive in that way because I love people. I'm a humanist to ALL people: