John Templeton Has Died

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[EternalVigilance]

Templeton renounced his American citizenship

A real role model for today's corporate types. No understanding that some things are worth more than mere money.

"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul."

[skeeter]

So what? Today Mr Templeton stands before St Peter in his tightie-whities.

[Lurker]

"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul."

I don't quite understand your point. Are you saying that Mr. Templeton lost his soul because he renounced his American citizenship? Where is that in the Bible?

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[1Old Pro]

Brilliant Investor but also a bit wacked out, like Soros or some of the others.

[chrisser]

He said his investment record improved after he distanced himself from Wall Street and no longer worried about the tax consequences of his decisions

A real role model for today's corporate types. No understanding that some things are worth more than mere money

Since we are a nation of immigrants, who left their home countries in search of a better life, do you have the same opinion about all of our ancestors? It appears one reason Mr. Templeton left this country was because he found more freedom elsewhere. Sounds to me like he valued freedom more than geography, like many of our ancestors.

[FightThePower!]

If America didn’t have one of the worst Tax systems in the world he wouldn’t have had to renounce his citizenship. More people should revolt against our disgusting, unfair tax system.

[winner3000]

Wasn’t he the first benefactor of the Heritage Foundation? I think he was one of the few Billionnaires who funded conservative think tanks. May God welcome him into heaven.

[Alter Kaker]

Genesis 15:18

In the same day the LORD made a covenant with George Washington, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from California to the New York Island, from the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream waters, this land I give to you and your seed.

[EternalVigilance]

Nope. I’m not saying that at all.

I’m saying that I wouldn’t trade my American citizenship for a million times the money this gentleman amassed.

What’s yours worth?

Whether he traded eternal riches for ultimately worthless money that now does him no good is a matter between him and God.

[2banana]

Templeton renounced his American citizenship in the 1960's and moved to the Bahamas.

Make sure he is buried in the Bahamas...

[EternalVigilance]

By giving up their citizenship? Wow.

[abb]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/09/business/09templeton-cnd.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

[bvw]

Washington had no children, a great regret to him. Otherwise that is an accurate translation. ;-)

[NonValueAdded]

Don't forget verse 23

Stand beside her,
and guide her,
throught the night
with the light
from a bulb.

[RexBeach]

He’s dead, Jim.

[definitelynotaliberal]

Think of the mass exodus of capital from this country when 0bama becomes President. Yikes!

[zerosix]

Not only that but Templeton has donated to thousands of Christian organizations not only in America but also around the world!!!

The U.S. has punished achievers for decades for being successful. While I might NOT have give up U.S. citizenship, that makes him no less worthwhile to U.S. and to millions of struggling around the world.

[scottteng]

“Templeton was known for funding religion and science projects, donating millions to religious leaders, scholar, and scientists “
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2008/07/philanthropist.html

Kind of looks that he might have known where to permanently store his riches US citizen or not.

[stan_sipple]

Templeton also set up a foundation to promote dialog between scientists and theologians.