Not communism, but for everyone that got up and worked to be worth the same as for as (MONEY} is concerned , that on that spear we should be equal , no rich and no poor, no special treatment because of class. to me I think this is what Jesus is saying to us, but yet we forget about that because all the hype and lies that people say he meat when he talked about an abundant life, is’t it crazy that we have poor people that will work all their life for what ever someone choose to pay them as it is what you are worth and since money is an accounting practice, its just uncalled for
2006-06-12 03:00:52 · 13 answers · asked by man of ape 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
zharantan
What was Caesar was for the people, for it not from the blood of the warriors his name would have never been known, for he was no one,
2006-06-12 03:09:43 · update #1
Sure it easy for the poor to give all they have and follow him, they have nothing to loose
and the rich have a lot to loose, and being the messiah and not an economics, that why did he choose rich people to have the poor work for them, why did he give us that separation, money means nothing in heaven, but has become just like the air we breath a necessity, but yet we must still bow to the rich, so i think know a lot about money and its power since it has no actual value, but an invented value, as to judge your worthiness
2006-06-12 03:18:45 · update #2
Okay, I can see why someone might think that, but it is just a little misguided.
First of all, I don't think Jesus cares that much about money. He even says how much easier it is for the poor to give up all they have and come and follow him. This life is not fair, and Jesus never preached about fairness.
The fact is, Jesus was not an economist, he was the Messiah. He didn't make life fair which is why the Jews (and Romans) crucified him!
2006-06-12 03:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by Gavind R 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Jesus was really not concerned with the type of government we have in order. Concerning the rich and the poor, Jesus did say to give with a happy heart, or not to give at all. This would indicate that capitalism is giving the people the choice, just as Christ would have preached. The other thing about money is that Jesus said to give to Ceasar (or the government) what is Ceasar's (or the governments). God will always provide more. The Lord wants us to depend on him daily, just as the Jews were taught in the desert for 40 years, not to horde and save, but to discard any extra or surplus from the day and trust that tomarrow he will provide again. This is faith.
2006-06-12 10:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus focused on teaching bible truths, and the truth about Jehovah God. He is not a politician. In fact, John 18:33-38 recorded a conversation between Jesus and then-governor Pilate - So Pilate entered into the governor’s palace again and called Jesus and said to him: “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus answered: “Is it of your own originality that you say this, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate answered: “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered you up to me. What did you do?” Jesus answered: “My kingdom is no part of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be delivered up to the Jews. But, as it is, my kingdom is not from this source.” Therefore Pilate said to him: “Well, then, are you a king?” Jesus answered: “You yourself are saying that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone that is on the side of the truth listens to my voice.” Pilate said to him: “What is truth?
Obviously, Jesus supports the heavenly kingdom instead of any worldly entity. Be it capitalism or socialism, all these will end up the same way as written in Daniel 2:44 - “And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite."
2006-06-12 10:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by Beachboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jesus or for that matter any prophet wanted to spread humanism, love, gratefulness, truthfulness. they never taught socialism, capitalism or communism. Neither did they want us to fight in the name of religion or race.
To help a poor person, you dont have to simply give him moolah, you have to motivate him to work hard and provide conditions for him to do well in life. that is true religion. You cannot define doing the right thing under socialism or communism.
poor people are not working all their life for what someone chooses to pay them but they choose a work which can fetch them no more money. Nobody has stopped them to work harder or work with better jobs.
rich or poor they are still respectable humans and you are truly belittling them by feeling sorry for them.
2006-06-12 10:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by agnishul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Early Christianity formed from Essene traditions, which was a form of tribalism. Tribalism has socialistic aspects, but still recognizes private property and allows for some disparity of wealth.
The modern concepts of socialism and modern capitalism (with limited liability protected by the state) did not exist at that time.
2006-06-12 10:41:15 · answer #5 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...and the ground at the foot of the cross IS level!
When Jesus comes back to rule from the thrown of David, He will govern justly.
Right now, no government is completely just, because man is in control of it and corrupted far to easily, and God said, "There is none righteous, not one."
History itself proves this. While there may have been "good" leaders from time to time, noone lives forever, and people have individual and sinful natures, which in itself brings derision because no matter what, people wil always disagree on what's best.
2006-06-12 10:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by montanacowgirlwannabee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is interested in establish his kingdom in the heart of man, not in the world, right now.
He want to rule our lives with his wisdom and love, that is good for men, because men is selfish, and that is the reason why governments in this world are corrupt.
Jesus is coming again and then he will reign this world for ever, he is bringing his kingdom (government or way of ruling), What kind of government do you think it will be? He also said that the worker is worthy of payment (paraphrases).
I personally think that it will be a Communist government in the way God is. not in men's way of thinking.
2006-06-12 10:23:15 · answer #7 · answered by shinebp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said if you don't work you don't eat. God doesn't care what your social standing is, He is no respecter of persons. Jesus also said that the poor would always be with us. Based on these principles, I don't think Jesus is socialist.
2006-06-12 10:12:35 · answer #8 · answered by irishharpist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doen't care. As long as we accept salvation through Him, nothing else matters ... especially political beliefs. Whether you are socialist, capitalist, or even communist, if you have salvation through Christ, you go to heaven.
Remember, when questioned about Ceasar and taxes, Jesus replied "give Ceasar what is his". His way of saying that politics has NOTHING to do with religion.
2006-06-12 10:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by zharantan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus stayed out of politics he taught that we were just passing through this is not our home and we work toward the true home which is to come.
2006-06-12 10:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋