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Well here is where theology gets fun.... Jeordam Send a noteboard - 04/04/2013 09:48:50 PM

The entire Bible is the Word of God....so whether Jesus specifically said it or not is not relevant. It is interesting to note that Jesus (and the rest of the Bible) is not a big fan of abusing/neglecting children. Yet we as a society are totally cool with it. The Bible is very clear about sexual sins, yet we as a society asked to be unashamed of it. The Bible is very very clear that the only path to God is through Jesus, yet we as a society dare not say that.

And most relevant to this thread, the Bible is very clear that it is the church's job to care for the poor. It is the Christian who is to decide to do that...to love their neighbor as themself...to care for the widow, orphan, or the alien in their land. It is the Christian's job to have compassion on the poor...to feed them, clothe them, and/or visit them in jail. And in caring for that person, to share with them the message of Salvation that is found in Jesus alone.

The government is not equipped (nor is it allowed) to minister (minister as defined as care for the poor's material needs & share with them the message of Salvation) to the poor. And I think herein is the problem...the aspect of forced charity. I have no problem helping those in need, but I resent being forced to do so.

~Jeordam

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Liberalism has officially failed - Poverty reaches 1960 levels - Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 12:33:15 AM 1158 Views
As has Conservatism. Dannymac - 04/04/2013 12:37:23 AM 664 Views
I know it hurts.....but the truth about liberalism will set you free! Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 12:42:57 AM 762 Views
That's a flawed analogy these days, since conservative policies are anti-education spending. Burr - 04/04/2013 01:24:22 AM 746 Views
Have you ever tried to fish when really hungry? Dannymac - 04/04/2013 06:32:17 AM 682 Views
HA! HA! In your dreams that's how liberalism works. How about..... Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:59:33 PM 632 Views
and lo, Jesus said unto the poor gathered to him: "begone freeloaders! the wealthy need more money" moondog - 04/04/2013 06:43:32 PM 672 Views
Interestingly enough.... Jeordam - 04/04/2013 09:20:06 PM 678 Views
Re: Interestingly enough.... nossy - 04/04/2013 09:31:27 PM 694 Views
Well here is where theology gets fun.... Jeordam - 04/04/2013 09:48:50 PM 741 Views
The entire post...as well as many of the sub-threads....prompts the question of: Jeordam - 04/04/2013 09:39:16 PM 744 Views
it depends on what your definition of "succeed" is i guess.... moondog - 04/04/2013 10:27:30 PM 791 Views
And that is certainly your opinion.... Jeordam - 04/04/2013 10:54:08 PM 783 Views
Re: And that is certainly your opinion.... moondog - 04/04/2013 11:57:34 PM 860 Views
Hmm good questions Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 10:29:45 PM 769 Views
you contradicted yourself moondog - 04/04/2013 10:44:47 PM 697 Views
Re: you contradicted yourself Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 10:54:35 PM 758 Views
i think i understand where you're coming from.... moondog - 05/04/2013 07:33:32 PM 737 Views
I see the problem random thoughts - 04/04/2013 06:45:53 PM 696 Views
since you don't trust the gov't, what are you doing to help the poor survive? moondog - 04/04/2013 12:58:49 AM 770 Views
A few serious answers, if you can handle them..... Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:15:32 AM 668 Views
Re: A few serious answers, if you can handle them..... moondog - 04/04/2013 06:42:00 PM 795 Views
Perhaps its time to try a little fact checking. heartbreak - 04/04/2013 03:34:44 AM 929 Views
I'm happy you agree with me, liberalism has failed and it's time for something different. Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 03:47:17 AM 653 Views
Oh the cleverness of you. heartbreak - 04/04/2013 03:52:07 AM 808 Views
Wow, I'm shocked. Yes, let's stick with the failed status quo. Good plan! Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:17:32 AM 615 Views
Who said anything about the status quo? I just said I didn't agree with your solution. *NM* heartbreak - 04/04/2013 04:19:37 AM 410 Views
Then time to step up, what's your idea? Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:22:58 AM 612 Views
As you might say, "What do you expect, a free ride?" heartbreak - 04/04/2013 11:45:02 AM 818 Views
How typicaly conservative! And no. Dannymac - 04/04/2013 02:05:00 PM 651 Views
Variaitons of this plan have been tried elsewhere with lesser or negligible resistance Isaac - 04/04/2013 03:31:22 PM 741 Views
Agreed and this is how we will finance such a move Roland00 - 04/04/2013 04:01:46 AM 732 Views
I'm glad you agree! Anonymous2000 - 04/04/2013 04:21:25 AM 684 Views
No, in Europe, liberalism is generally successful Sports_Gambler - 04/04/2013 06:15:34 AM 668 Views
Liberalism & Conservatism 'officially fail' about ever other year I've noticed, still around though *NM* Isaac - 04/04/2013 09:02:42 AM 323 Views
Yes. I wonder if there will ever be an age of fiscally responsible/conservative liberals. Avendesora - 05/04/2013 03:41:09 AM 732 Views
I guess it depends on how you define the terms Isaac - 05/04/2013 08:52:25 AM 879 Views
*nod* Avendesora - 05/04/2013 01:30:47 PM 740 Views
Re: *nod* Isaac - 05/04/2013 03:12:17 PM 646 Views
Off topic: are you gardening yet? Avendesora - 05/04/2013 02:25:06 PM 584 Views
Initial stuff Isaac - 05/04/2013 03:21:25 PM 572 Views
Re: Initial stuff moondog - 05/04/2013 07:10:57 PM 649 Views
Re: Initial stuff Avendesora - 05/04/2013 08:19:16 PM 693 Views
Re: Initial stuff Isaac - 05/04/2013 11:21:56 PM 697 Views
I didn't know they make LED grow lights! Avendesora - 06/04/2013 12:18:25 AM 842 Views
It's a bit newer because of the price, that's been dropping Isaac - 06/04/2013 01:20:10 AM 716 Views
Re: Initial stuff Isaac - 05/04/2013 11:11:12 PM 807 Views
Re: Initial stuff Avendesora - 05/04/2013 07:56:47 PM 700 Views
Re: Initial stuff Isaac - 06/04/2013 12:36:10 AM 842 Views
Re: Initial stuff Avendesora - 06/04/2013 02:01:59 AM 746 Views
Re: Initial stuff Isaac - 06/04/2013 03:19:39 AM 589 Views
Yes, the logical step is to go for Nordic style socialism. jh - 04/04/2013 03:19:17 PM 708 Views
well that and a tiny homogenous population funded by large oil reserves random thoughts - 04/04/2013 06:57:51 PM 683 Views
Eh, you're describing norway. jh - 04/04/2013 08:11:25 PM 640 Views
The Economist (of all people) was singing the praises of the Nordic countries recently. Legolas - 04/04/2013 08:49:36 PM 675 Views
Hey, guess what? nossy - 04/04/2013 08:55:59 PM 643 Views
Awesome. Legolas - 04/04/2013 09:22:13 PM 570 Views
Oh my gosh! nossy - 04/04/2013 09:27:17 PM 585 Views
Yes! Legolas - 04/04/2013 09:33:45 PM 622 Views
Yay! nossy - 04/04/2013 09:37:40 PM 643 Views
We're Maryland, actually, as I recall. Legolas - 04/04/2013 10:15:49 PM 622 Views
You need to vist Dallas or LA and tell me what qualifes for a large immigrant population random thoughts - 05/04/2013 03:23:13 AM 642 Views
Eh survival of the fittest Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 06:18:52 PM 724 Views
Excuse me? nossy - 04/04/2013 08:42:24 PM 666 Views
Cry me a river Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 08:55:40 PM 688 Views
Funny. nossy - 04/04/2013 09:18:15 PM 683 Views
Re: Funny. Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 10:19:35 PM 690 Views
good for you for making it but you are so full of bullshit moondog - 04/04/2013 10:38:45 PM 704 Views
Re: good for you for making it but you are so full of bullshit Nighthawk - 04/04/2013 10:49:14 PM 693 Views
Wow. nossy - 04/04/2013 11:27:06 PM 694 Views
Re: Wow. Nighthawk - 05/04/2013 12:18:08 AM 800 Views
congrats on being part of the problem.... *NM* moondog - 05/04/2013 04:48:58 AM 360 Views
It's pointless to argue with those who don't understand the psychology of generational poverty. *NM* Avendesora - 05/04/2013 03:43:40 AM 340 Views
Clearly. *NM* nossy - 05/04/2013 07:32:21 PM 306 Views
Oh the "it's nobody's fault excuse" Nighthawk - 05/04/2013 08:56:51 PM 660 Views
Get back to me when you know wtf you're talking about. *NM* Avendesora - 05/04/2013 09:03:08 PM 341 Views
I'm back *NM* Nighthawk - 06/04/2013 01:40:47 AM 319 Views
You're over-generalizing a bit Isaac - 06/04/2013 01:49:02 AM 772 Views
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