It follows the believe that each person is born with a varying level of ability. They are expected to contribute their full ability for the good of society. Those who are thought to be the most gifted are required to put forth much more effort than the average man. In other words someone who was particulary gifted at something had a responsibility (to god ) to share that gift with others. I believe this topic was discussed in my English class. I'd like to say it was a Puritan belief but I'm not sure...Can anyone identify who praticed this belief and what the exact term for it was???
2006-11-23 13:10:04 · 9 answers · asked by Razzle_Dazzle_Girl 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It was discussed in my English class. I KNOW it was a branch of Christanity. One found in early American lit...I think...I really think it WAS a principle of Puritan society...
2006-11-23 13:18:13 · update #1
It doesn't sound like any religion in particular, but it does sound like a utilitarian utopia. Perhaps that helps.
2006-11-23 13:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Rat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doctrine comes from the Bible, at least as far as serving in the church goes. I couldn't tell you who preached that people were suposed to apply that teaching to society as a whole though.
Luke 12:47 And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. 48 But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.
1 Corinthians 12:7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
2006-11-23 21:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Christian Faith calls them "Spiritual Gifts."
1 Cor 12:4 Now there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but it is the same Holy Spirit who is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service in the church, but it is the same Lord we are serving. There are different ways God works in our lives, but it is the same God who does the work through all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church.
There is another verse that states. "To those who are given much, much will be required. I can't find the reference right now.
I hope that this is of some help.
2006-11-23 21:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds more like the communism creed- from each according to his ability; to each according to his need- than a religious theory.
2006-11-23 21:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by Dawn G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This mirrors many religious beliefs. Could be Buddhism, Christianity, Islam as well as many others.
Blessed Be
2006-11-23 21:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dosnt seem like a religion thing
have you read a book to get this theory
bc i remember reading a book about this..utopia something like that
2006-11-23 21:19:31 · answer #6 · answered by GuJu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sounds more like a social identity action than a religion. but what do i know. i'm an under-achiever and proud of it.
2006-11-23 21:13:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wasn't this spoken of in the parable about the men who received the talends?
2006-11-23 21:13:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TO WHOM WAS GIVEN MORE, MORE WOULD BE EXPECTED
GOD BLESS
2006-11-23 21:15:55 · answer #9 · answered by thewindowman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋