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<p>[QUOTE="Endeavor, post: 4245451, member: 60292"]I get that precious metal, gold in particular, has been a status symbol for a long time. I know it has been a symbol of wealth and power. I also understand that aside from being visually appealing, it also projects that status of wealth in the form of jewelry on ones neck, ear lobes, wrists, fingers, etc. However I don't think it's out of line to question why, or if we're seeing a change in that philosophy which in my opinion seems superficial.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ancient civilizations were also known to have multiple gods. Many of them. They would pray to one for rain. Another for sun. One for love. Others for wealth and prosperity. This was widespread and common back then. We still pray today but normally to only one god. We have accepted science and made technological developments to take the place of certain gods. So why couldn't mankind progress to accept that precious metal doesn't have a direct effect on ones well being or function.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Endeavor, post: 4245451, member: 60292"]I get that precious metal, gold in particular, has been a status symbol for a long time. I know it has been a symbol of wealth and power. I also understand that aside from being visually appealing, it also projects that status of wealth in the form of jewelry on ones neck, ear lobes, wrists, fingers, etc. However I don't think it's out of line to question why, or if we're seeing a change in that philosophy which in my opinion seems superficial. Ancient civilizations were also known to have multiple gods. Many of them. They would pray to one for rain. Another for sun. One for love. Others for wealth and prosperity. This was widespread and common back then. We still pray today but normally to only one god. We have accepted science and made technological developments to take the place of certain gods. So why couldn't mankind progress to accept that precious metal doesn't have a direct effect on ones well being or function.[/QUOTE]
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