Originally posted by TerraX
Not hard to see the skepticism here Riposte. Using the 'money angle' to discredit someone is a technique used several times in the field of ufology.
I'll be honest, in some cases money making schemes were certainly there but I have yet to see it with James Gilliland.
On another note, why is it that much of a problem if James Gilliland would charge a (small) fee for housing and food? Must he be the good samaritan
and the rest of the state can make money as they desire? If you're looking for people charging excessively then I think you'll find millions in the
US alone. Look at the churches, that should give you a clue.
What do you mean, "not hard to see the skepticism here?" Do you think I'm trying to hide it or something? Because I'm not.
The "money angle" is perfectly relevant here, because if Gilliland is making several hundred thousand dollars a year from this, it doesn't seem to
mesh nicely with the philosophy he espouses on his website and videos. That kind of a contradiction in lifestyle is a major warning sign.
And as you can see from my previous post, I think there is absolutely nothing at all wrong with charging small fees to maintain his ranch and for food
and medical expenses.
His whole purpose seems to be about being a good Samaritan, so yes, he is going to have to walk the walk, especially if he what he says is true.
Otherwise the aliens are going to shut him out, and that is all according to HIS OWN WORDS.
Why don't you just drop this argument? If you see James Gilliland charging way out of proportion then you can make an argument. Don't attempt to
create an atmosphere where James Gilliland is already suspect as being a propheteer.
[edit on 19-8-2008 by TerraX]
Why don't you just answer the question? I am asking what he charges (which means I don't know what his income looks like). So if you want me to drop
it, give me some concrete answer instead of trying to evade the topic altogether.
