I hate it when people use Christian's obligation to help the poor as a justification to do things that are bad for the economy. Taxing business higher rates yields fewer jobs. Penalizing the rich via higher taxes for working hard sends a mixed signal. We are called to help the poor, but I hardly think that government mandates are the answer.
2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
@planet_express - it's hard to show people the type of slavery that welfare programs create without being called an uncaring bigot. i've even heard it said that we should "cheerfully" give to the government because we own nothing in reality. i can only assume that people have a hard time differentiating the power of God with the power of government.
I agree that "politics will not fulfill your Christian duties," but I think that street runs both ways. And, while someone's intention does not justify their actions, I do think it is important to recognize within Christians of all political stripes love for others.
By refusing to call anyone the "little guy," while you may be extending courtesy, does not magically alleviate the imbalance of power to which such people are subject.
@stephenandginny - i'm not one to agree with the "God supports the war on terror" crowd, so i understand how someone could use christianity the other way.
as for an imbalance of power, socialism is a sure fire way to create more "little guys".
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I hate it when people use Christian's obligation to help the poor as a justification to do things that are bad for the economy. Taxing business higher rates yields fewer jobs. Penalizing the rich via higher taxes for working hard sends a mixed signal. We are called to help the poor, but I hardly think that government mandates are the answer.
2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
@planet_express - it's hard to show people the type of slavery that welfare programs create without being called an uncaring bigot. i've even heard it said that we should "cheerfully" give to the government because we own nothing in reality. i can only assume that people have a hard time differentiating the power of God with the power of government.
I agree that "politics will not fulfill your Christian duties," but I think that street runs both ways. And, while someone's intention does not justify their actions, I do think it is important to recognize within Christians of all political stripes love for others.
By refusing to call anyone the "little guy," while you may be extending courtesy, does not magically alleviate the imbalance of power to which such people are subject.
@stephenandginny - i'm not one to agree with the "God supports the war on terror" crowd, so i understand how someone could use christianity the other way.
as for an imbalance of power, socialism is a sure fire way to create more "little guys".
@thinmanii -
Although I'm not defending capitalism, I don't dispute your last statement.
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