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So Jesus told the rich man to sell his possessions and give to the poor, but he was a capitalist?
An over all rule, if you will of the Bible teaches the opposite of socialism. Which is to take from people who work(which is stealing) and give to someone who doesn’t or is poor. To give is different then to steal. Yes he teaches to give, that is not socialism. Socialism involves stealing. He teaches against stealing.
 

Non liberal

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I quoted that verse to show that Jesus wasnt a capitalist, so if you agree that Jesus wasnt a capitalist, then we do not have a disagreement.
His word has no problem with capitalism as long as it doesn’t rule your life. We have to have an economy somehow. A capitalist economy is the best way to do that.
 
An over all rule, if you will of the Bible teaches the opposite of socialism. Which is to take from people who work(which is stealing) and give to someone who doesn’t or is poor. To give is different then to steal. Yes he teaches to give, that is not socialism. Socialism involves stealing. He teaches against stealing.
You have a valid point.

The part I'm trying to address is that the person on the receiving end of a welfare program whether it be governmental or not, could use what they receive for drugs or they could use it for thing they need.

I believe Jesus plays a large role in the decision an individual makes.
 

rickyb

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An over all rule, if you will of the Bible teaches the opposite of socialism. Which is to take from people who work(which is stealing) and give to someone who doesn’t or is poor. To give is different then to steal. Yes he teaches to give, that is not socialism. Socialism involves stealing. He teaches against stealing.
theres no way these capitalists are following hte golden rule of the bible which is treat others as you would want to be treated.
 

rickyb

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No my friend he wasnt.

He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 10:4 NKJV

check out chris hedges wages of rebellion book. its got some great stuff about religion in there and turned me from a passive consumer of info, a spectator -> into someone who take action

i forget why did the people agree to crucify jesus? they dont like truth tellers right
 
check out chris hedges wages of rebellion book. its got some great stuff about religion in there and turned me from a passive consumer of info, a spectator -> into someone who take action

i forget why did the people agree to crucify jesus? they dont like truth tellers right
Read more of the word of God and less of the word of chris hedges to find out 🙂
 
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