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To: mlc9852
On what basis do you see Christianity as being socialistic?

Acts 4:32

356 posted on 01/19/2006 1:49:00 PM PST by Oztrich Boy (Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering)
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To: Oztrich Boy

I don't believe they meant the government took it from them and there is no indication they sold their property against their will.

Christians, I would assume, are free to sell their property to help others if they so desire.

Further, the Bible says that if a man won't work, than neither shall he eat.


358 posted on 01/19/2006 2:06:55 PM PST by mlc9852
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To: Oztrich Boy; mlc9852
MLC: On what basis do you see Christianity as being socialistic?

Acts 4:32

It is absolutely clear that the surrender of property was purely voluntary.

Acts 4:32 : "32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.

This is NOT socialism in the normal use of the word today. Jesus said "give to the poor". He did NOT say "take from your neighbor and give that to the poor".

You said in your #186 that Christianity has "strong elements of socialism". Can you cite any "elements" that are "stronger" than this?

402 posted on 01/20/2006 7:12:49 AM PST by Forest Keeper
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