The Bible and Socialism
The Bible does not endorse one specific kind of government, except perhaps theocracy. It never ceases to amaze me that some folks are insistent that the Bible promotes socialism. (It also amazes me that some think it endorses capitalism or democracy.)
Yes, the early Christians shared all things in common, but it was voluntary. We should voluntarily support our fellow man who is in need. We should support our churches with our money. There should be nothing coercive about it.
No where does the Bible advocate the government taking care of charitable needs. That is our job as Christians. Jesus told us to do it. He never said, "Caesar will take care of the poor or needy."
1 comment:
so very true. The church has abdicated much of its social responsibility to the government that now, in some areas, the lines are so blurred that one doesn't know what to do.
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