Attitude towards Communism

[Palatka51]

This is a frequently quoted extract of scripture used by some to justify socialism and even communism. The Bible does not, when taken as a whole as it should be, support such governmental systems. In fact, a better case could be made for its support of dictators and monarchs but that also would be incorrect. The fact that this group of Christians willingly came together and shared their possessions amongst themselves does not imply that the Bible thereby endorses the establishment of governments that own all property and distribute it according to how they see fit. It is one thing for a Church through its members and appointed deacons to decide how to share wealth among its members or even outsiders. It is another thing to have a group of politicians confiscate property and earnings so they can give it to someone else over which one has no supervision or even knowledge. Socialism and communism both stink badly throughout history yet people still seem to fall for its putrid smells and especially so in difficult economic times.

Very well said Dragoon68.

"What we learn from the study of the Great [French] Revolution is that it was the source of all the present communist, anarchist and socialist conceptions."
Prince Petr Kropotkin
Russian naturalist, author and soldier
writing in 1909 on the eve of the Bolshevik Revolution​

 

[JustChristian]

How many times do you have to be told? They were not forced to do this by the government by use of force as Barack Hussein (we are now aloud to say this) Obama and company is doing.

What is Obama now doing as you say. Installing communism in the U.SW.? Totally ridiculous and out of touch with reality. Check into a hospital that deals with delusions.

 

[JustChristian]

This is a frequently quoted extract of scripture used by some to justify socialism and even communism. The Bible does not, when taken as a whole as it should be, support such governmental systems. In fact, a better case could be made for its support of dictators and monarchs but that also would be incorrect. The fact that this group of Christians willingly came together and shared their possessions amongst themselves does not imply that the Bible thereby endorses the establishment of governments that own all property and distribute it according to how they see fit. It is one thing for a Church through its members and appointed deacons to decide how to share wealth among its members or even outsiders. It is another thing to have a group of politicians confiscate property and earnings so they can give it to someone else over which one has no supervision or even knowledge. Socialism and communism both stink badly throughout history yet people still seem to fall for its putrid smells and especially so in difficult economic times.

Did I say anything about this applying to a state? I simply said this said something about this group's attitudes concerning how they should relate to each other. I also said "if you didn't know where this came from." Personally, I don't think the Bible (at least the New Testament) say anything about civil government.

 

[Dragoon68]

Miopia can be treated, but blindess is generally for life. You haven't a clue about Canadian politics and obviously not American history either. You never saw the people weeping whilst trying to get their pittance from a bank that just closed their doors? Those people never got their money and some even lost their farms in the process...Not too many years back. Sorry.

Cheers,

Jim

Okay, that's enough for me!

Perhaps it is you, friend, that has not viewed with open eyes the consequences of socialism and then communism in recent times. Maybe your eyes have grown shut from your "blinding" love of socialist programs that benefit you.

I don't have to go back 80 years to see hardship - it's with us in modern times as well. I'm also smart enough to know that socialism didn't eliminate the hardship of the 1930 depression either! If anything, the social re-engineering programs that started after it set the stage for more problems today. The government didn't save people from the consequences of the depression - people saved themselves by their own hard work and determination.

The problem today is that too many people have been convinced - largely by liberal politicians and media - that government has to take care of them and they're looking for that solution to every problem they face.

To make it clear, it is you that consistently advertises the benefits of Canada's socialism in this forum. It is not me that claims any particular knowledge or concern about Canada's politics.

Perhaps it is you, sir, who are not very familiar with American history and are lost in your own foolish confidence that Canada's socialism is also our answer. Let that be a "clue" for you!

I have no use for Canada's politics - good or bad - and am only concerned with what is good for America. I leave Canadian politics to the Canadians like you.

Socialism is not good for America and is contrary to its long history from its very beginning. America is built on capitalism and that's the best system for us even with its short comings.

 

[Dragoon68]

Did I say anything about this applying to a state? I simply said this said something about this group's attitudes concerning how they should relate to each other. I also said "if you didn't know where this came from." Personally, I don't think the Bible (at least the New Testament) say anything about civil government.

The scripture merely expressed what that particular group of Christians did at that particular time and place. It does not serve as endorsement for socialism.

The Bible has a lot to say about the roles of the individual, the family, the state, and the church. God rules over it all.

 

[Revmitchell]

What is Obama now doing as you say. Installing communism in the U.SW.? Totally ridiculous and out of touch with reality. Check into a hospital that deals with delusions.

Ah check into a hospital! I see you are taking cues from LeBuick and Bill and KenH.