[TigersEye]

Father Thomas Merton also said that communism was a perfect model for governance ... in a monastic setting. Perhaps the Dalai Lama, a monk since the age of four, sees it in a context like that. He has certainly never claimed to be a scholar of western culture or political ideology.

[TigersEye]

It might be of interest that Colofornian didn't decide to post this thread out of thin air or his great concern for what the DL has done to oppress the Tibetan people. He was upset with me over issues raised on another thread of his.

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[goat granny]

Its been many many years since I have read Thomas Merton books. If I remember correctly I liked his writings...He is probably right that in a monastic or cloister setting, all things held in common is quite workable...for the rest of us I say NOPE. But remember that scripture also says he that doesn't work, doesn't eat....Our welfare system does not fit into that mold...Those the cannot work is far different that those that will not work....

Its been decades since I read Catholic books but many made an impression on me....I use to devour them...:O)