our friend capitalism (no sarcasm intended)

Before you think of twenty ways to correct me, hear me out.

From what I read here and in several other similar forums, I see that we all share the same longing to escape babylon. We all want some magical way for all of our problems to fade away and to establish this new community of kindness and love. By the way, very solid and rightous thinking. Then I am hearing about these "networks" that are being planned. Brillant and noble. The problem I am seeing is how do we manifest this situation into existance. Then an idea was given to me.

Follow the logic;

We need serious money
we need a solid network
we need transportation
the rest is already there.

God has given us (this generation, old and young) a world with which to work with. This world is dominated by consumerism and idle entertainment. The law despises us and the general public is misinformed about us.

NEEDS

1. serious money- music festivals. Do you realize how much profit a "bonnaroo" or a "hookahville" brings in? Do you realize that all of that money is landing in the pockets of a few greedy men? One show could buy half of some counties. It's a generic form of what we stand for that draws these kids out of the cities and dormatories. The come for peace and freedom, they get $3 bottled water and bad drugs. And they leave either thinking that we (the misrepresentation of us) are a joke or a congregation of whimsical drug addicts. Does this upset anyone else? I believe that the masses are screaming for a ticket out of babylon, and all they get is an illusion. Whether we like it or not, this small class of promoters has sold a negative imitation of us to the general public, and more importantly to the youth. So I say that we take the reigns and show them what it is about. Which leads me to point 2.

2. solid network- hybrid land that serves as a community and as a concert venue. Each location has it's own live in staff and own unique form of putting on a show. How do we get the show and the cooperation of local authorities? I'll tell you; Massive charitable donations. A network of love that is not solely concerned with it's own self preservation, but also with filling everyfood bank, buying a bike for every orphan, and assisting every nursing home in the area. By serving the local community in any and every way possible, we bring the light to others and also shine it bright enough for the public to see that there is a rightous alternative to babylon. Absolutely blameless. Sounds far fetched? It all boils down to the musicians. Poke around the net and see how much a festival brings in.

3.transportation - we time the shows so as to have them travel in a reasonable progression. I know this is not a new idea. What is a new idea is traveling in a caravan. I mean the whole lot of us. With the help of a few legally - aware people and a slew of camcorders....we should be fine. Think about it. I know that there will have be some residents that stay in the individual communites, but that's of little concern. If we could monopolize the festival and filter the proceeds into love, I believe God would be with us. Buses, after awhile could be a real possibility. This area needs refinement.

In summary, if tamed capitalism could greatly benefit us and those we could help, I'm for it. It all boils down to RESPONSABLE STEWARDSHIP and genuine love. One successful show buys alot of land. A good cause and kind people can attract musicians (and enough money/ sad but true). A real income brings us freedom. Work isn't work if you love it.

This is just a skeleton of an idea. I am posting it with the hope that some of you brillant, kind people will help me refine and realize it. I don't want to run it, I just want it to exist.

Blessings

Ryan

Ps - let me know what you think, even if you think it is incredibly stupid.

 

Yes, I think only way is to own the land, whatever the reason: to settle, to gather or to protect it from devastation. For your idea, lot of land is necessary. First steps will be IMO to start with something smaller and grow. Steady, as big as possible income must be established with accent on accumulating the land. Problem is in capitalistic axiom that money makes money. "Critical mass" of space, people and money must be realised. Please consider this as positive respond to your post. I'm only saying that breakthrough is tricky part.

Peace, zeljko

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