Remember the prodigal son, who reformed only when his support was cut off.
And who is going to be the judge of one's real need? The federal governments?
Francis?
I am guessing you have an accurate answer to that question.
“legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the State,” said Pope Francis.
I am reminded of the account of the prodigal son. He did come to his senses and when he returned his father accepted him. This progressive redistributionist theory would imply as the son left the father should have his wealth taken by an authority and given to his son. Son, in turn would have not learned anything except that what someone else has is his. His continued squandering of resources of his father’s would have left both of them destitute. One reason is because the son would have kept demanding more. Sound familiar???? The Pope, in my opinion, should be teaching Christ’s followers to follow God’s lead in giving and helping others including those who do not follow Christ. This teaches Christ’s followers to listen to God and look around for those less fortunate. All of this is designed to show others God who do not know Him. It teaches us to follow God with ALL of our heart. We only become more resentful as it is taken from us in the name of good, not God. It only encourages more demands once it starts. No wonder South America has had so many troubles.