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To: ElkGroveDan
Before the Pope haters pile on, this is inline with the best traditions of Christian capitalism.

He called for government to do it, not individuals. Big difference.

I think the pope should review the 10 commandments, specifically 7 and 9.

From Luther's small catechism,

7) Thou shalt not steal.

We should fear and love God that we may not take our neighbor's money or property, nor get them by false ware or dealing, but help him to improve and protect his property and business [that his means are preserved and his condition is improved].

9) Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house.

We should fear and love God that we may not craftily seek to get our neighbor's inheritance or house, and obtain it by a show of [justice and] right, etc., but help and be of service to him in keeping it.

Sigh. Why doesn't this pope understand stealing and coveting? Just because you can make it legal, doesn't make it right.

36 posted on 05/09/2014 7:32:03 AM PDT by Tao Yin
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To: Tao Yin

Roger that.


162 posted on 05/09/2014 9:44:47 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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