I'm Rather Tempted to Obliterate You

Yes, I'm writing two blog posts in the same night.
It happens.

So the reason I'm writing this one is because I received one of those lovely little text messages that has been forwarded from person to person. You know, the ones that promise peace and prosperity if you continue the pyramid and threaten destruction if you don't? Yeah. I hate them.
First off, I am infuriated at the fact that so many people wish for easy wealth that they will succumb to something like this. I know that it is "human nature" and whatnot to be selfish and inconsiderate, but that doesn't excuse it. People don't seem to realize that if they have more, someone else has less. And if they don't give anything for what they are getting, their are STEALING FROM SOCIETY! They don't seem to realize that they are a part of this society, and that the ill they inflict upon it will eventually come back to stab them. This "easy-money" is both idiotic and greedy. This is why I do not approve of Kent's business ventures into Xango. (Although it is his choice and I will support him anyways because I want him to be happy.) Xango is a network marketing company with a slew of products that all come from this fruit called mangostein. Their leading product is Xango juice, which is supposed to bring balance to the body, supply extra energy, make you feel happier yadda yadda yadda. (Sound like snake oil?) They also have eleviv which is an antidepressant, but they encourage you to drink Xango juice and take eleviv regardless of whether you are clinically depressed or not. Of course, their products are unique because they're the only ones of their kind to have scientific research backing them up. (Although I somewhat question the extent and validity of this "research".) Their thriving business is founded on the customer/employees, who are expected to buy 200$ worth of Xango products, and then get other people to come to the meetings and sign up to become a customer/employee etc. Part of the income from the people you bring into Xango will go to you, and they recommend that you bring in three people a month. If you can do this (and the people you bring in can also bring in three people a month) you will be making money in two months, and be making lots of money within the year. Kent brought me to a meeting, and I couldn't stand it. Their elitist mindset and complete disregard for anyone who's not one of these Xango people is horrid. They don't realize how unstable something like this is, and how the money they are making MUST come from a slew of people that are all losing money. I am infuriated at their lack of consideration and short-sightedness. I'm also incensed that they claim to be generous because they donate so much money to charitable organizations. This is of course, after they've bought the large house with a giant lawn, the summer home on the beach, and the five high-end decked out cars, and made sure they have enough money for their great-gradnchildren. It's sick, especially since almost everyone will be sucked in all too easy by their promise of "achieving your dreams" by just bringing people to meetings.
Back to the idiotic text message, (yes, there's more to this) this particular one was an uplifting message, talking about how God's grace will pull you through, and "when He's taking something out of your hands, it's only to leave them open for something better." That ticks me off. I love my Heavenly Father and I do not want Him and His kindness thrown around like a sack of potatoes. I am glad that people find happiness from Him and wish to share it, that is all fine and dandy. But when they have the gall to put it into a text message attached to this voodoo promise/threat, and forward it out like it's some joke, that is when I cannot take it anymore. It is a terrible method of spreading happiness from the Gospel, as it is ineffective, harmful, and just plain rude. If someone comes up with a witty quote or a thought-provoking example, let them share it in person to others. Put it in a talk or a lesson. Tell it to your friend. If you must send it in a text message, send it to someone who you really care about, as a sincere thought for their personal well being. Don't just forward it to a number of people you're vaguely friends with. If someone wishes for an influx of random happy messages, I encourage them to read Conference Talks or if they are not LDS to go on Gives Me Hope.com (or any splinter site of theirs). Just please, don't treat something so powerful, marvelous, and sacred so lightly.