2006-11-01 15:48:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First to clarify Marx invented communism as an operationally defined philosophical ideology.
While I cannot tell you who the first communist was it wasn't Jesus. The Essenes (a sect of Judaism) were in existence before Jesus. They lived a communal life in the wilderness of Israel. SOme scholars have suggested that John the Baptist was an Essene. Regardless John seems to have lived in a communist settlement in the desert when Jesus came to be baptized by him. Thus, John is an earlier communist than Jesus.
2006-11-01 17:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by neenie01 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Seeing that the term communism wasn't invented yet. However, he did preach a gospel that is remarkably similar. Not that we consumer based capitalist nazi's ever use it. The real question is, "How can there be so many Christians in america when we are all so cheap, stingy, and hateful?" How come we can hand out so many bibles, but never any hot dogs?
2006-11-01 23:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by s so fresh c o double t 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not in the twisted sense that communism has been viewed in our modern world. In the sense that we are all created equal then the answer is yes. We should act for the good of the many and that is another yes to your question. So many diverse doctrines have taken away from the real sense of Christianity in my opinion. So we have major divisions among us. Life goes on.
2006-11-01 23:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by G/M P 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, the early church was supposed to divide up things as everyone had need. Nowadays, we are just supposed to give our money to pastors and leaders that live high off the hog and believe that this is serving the Lord, go figure.
2006-11-02 00:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by Annmaree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's what George Bernard Shaw said. You need to take it metaphorically, since of course communism didn't exist as such in those times. But it seems to be true that he followed many principles that Communists took up centuries later.
2006-11-01 23:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
In the early days of the Church, the disciples were all together and had "all things in common". So, you might say they were Commonists.
But not Communists ... since that includes the concept of atheist.
2006-11-02 00:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by kent chatham 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If he ever existed, yes. As for Eduarodi's answer: That's just the point. If you give your wealth to the poor, you become poor yourself and get the money of others. Wouldn't it be nice if the Bush family picked on you for a donation?
2006-11-02 00:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by Dick V 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The comforter was thats a for sure. Many of His teachings lean in that direction. One thing for sure He was not a imperialistic capitalist, elitist or snob, and He did not ask for a tax break cuz He did not want to share His wealth.
2006-11-01 23:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No.
He might be in favor of the idea of "Each according to his ability, each according to his needs." but Jesus would definately NOT be in favor enforcing this through a massive government structure.
2006-11-01 23:50:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO The Commies want an even distribution of wealth and he preached give all your wealth to the poor
2006-11-01 23:52:40 · answer #10 · answered by devora k 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋