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Conference lgp30::christian-perspective

Title:Discussions from a Christian Perspective
Notice:Prostitutes and tax collectors welcome!
Moderator:CSC32::J_CHRISTIE
Created:Mon Sep 17 1990
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1362
Total number of notes:61362

590.0. "Was Jesus a capitalist or a communist?" by CSC32::J_CHRISTIE (Celebrate Diversity) Fri Jan 22 1993 19:13

    This was a question I saw on a tract several years ago.
    
    What are your thoughts?
    
    Peace,
    Richard
    
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590.1None of the above...LEDS::LOPEZA River.. proceeding!Fri Jan 22 1993 19:499

re. 0

	Neither. He is the author, master builder, and administrator of
God's economy. When He returns His rule over the whole earth will more closely
resemble a theocracy.

ace
590.2Why any label?MORO::BEELER_JEOnly 1,458 days 'till he's goneSat Jan 23 1993 04:486
    Better question .. why is there any need to attach a label to him?

    Why not just take him at his word?  Labels like this mean almost
    nothing to me, personally.

    Bubba
590.3what does it matter?CVG::THOMPSONRadical CentralistSat Jan 23 1993 19:1318
    I think that Jesus was a "what works" best sort of person. The
    lifestyle he lived in during His years of ministry was very
    communistic. Though earlier, as far as we can tell, he lived a
    capitalistic life. But what He did was different during those times.

    Living on His own bidding His time the work of a carpenter suited
    Him fine. However, in His years of ministry He traveled a lot and
    took a group with Him. During this time a "one pocket" sort of
    operation gave Him the most flexibility. So I really don't think
    that His lifestyle alone is an indication.

    He also talked about a workman being worthy of His hire. A capitalistic
    notion to be sure. But He also talked about sharing and not having
    extra. Basically I think that Jesus defies ordinary labels. So it's
    sort of a silly question unless one is trying to use it to push a
    specific political agenda.

    		Alfred
590.4mostly musing...VIDSYS::PARENTa new day, a new womanSun Jan 24 1993 02:0013
   I don't believe any of those labels apply to Jesus.  The premise
   of the base note just doesn't match any of my beliefs.

   I always had the feeling he differentiated between commerce and
   relationships.  Friends helped each other.  Goods were sold as
   was proper for honest trade.  Morality was providing services
   or goods that were true to the bargain.  Then again, maybe true
   commerce was always based on a valid relationship of trust either
   in each other or a common God.

   Allison

590.5Makes SenseJUPITR::HILDEBRANTI'm the NRAMon Jan 25 1993 10:585
    RE:.3
    
    I agree.....
    
    Marc H.
590.6CSC32::J_CHRISTIECelebrate DiversityMon Jan 25 1993 14:329
I agree the question is a rather obtuse one.

Nevertheless, factions do exist who do take such questions seriously
and will go to great lengths to reinforce their preferred economic system
with the premise of Divine favor.

Peace,
Richard