Economics of Christianity

Rebuttals: CLASSLESS SOCIETY Con says “The bible in no way supports a classless society. If you read my round 2 argument, you can see that the bible states that we shall reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7). ” Lets read the verse…. “ 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. ” And the verse after… “ 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. ” I do not see a connection from these verses to a society broken into classes. Again I would present the verses from Romans 10: “ 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. ” God is no respecter of persons and Christian tenants do not support a concept of classes in society. In fact it supports a classless society, a core tenet of Communism. Con says “To say that the bible advocates for a classless society is absurd. It clearly says that people who work hard shall have while those who don't shall starve. ” Con seems to be equating a classless society to laziness. What does elimination of class distinction have to do with working hard. A classless society is as capable of hard work as any other. Thus, the bible teaching hard work is not in conflict with a classless society. Con says “God has actually helped to create a class system by appointing kings and prophets to lead the people. (Romans 13:1)” This comment is absurd. Classless society is for man… not God. Just like animals do not have all the same rights as humans. God is over humans. But the bible teaches that all men are equal, thus in regard to men there is no class distinction. FREE LOWER CLASS FROM POVERTY Con says “The verses my opponent points to are actually just encouraging Tithing. The bible requires a few different tithes. ” These verses I used under this argument clearly teach to free the lower class from poverty. Which is a core tenet of Communism. ABSENCE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY In regard to Mathew 19: 16-24 Con says “This guy put his money before God which is no different than worshipping a false idol. Jesus isn't commanding everyone to give up all their possessions” Actually we do not know if the young ruler does as directed or not, we only know that he “he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. ” This does not indicate whether or not the young ruler was obedient, just how he felt. Christ words to him were “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. ” As God is no respecter of persons surely the command to this man applies to everyone. CONCLUSION Con’s arguments largely refer to the set up of the Old Testament. Again I remind those reading that Christians do not follow the law of Moses put forth in the Old Testament. Rather, they follow Christ’s teachings. He taught “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. ” Mathew 19:24 “sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. ” Mathew 19: 21 “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. ” Luke 12: 33 The Apostles great examples of “Christians. ” “Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. ” Acts 4:34-35 It is clear when reading the Bible, and especially the New Testament that Christianity strongly supports the core tenets of Communism. Including the following concepts. 1: Classless society 2: Free lower class from poverty 3: Absence of private property 4: Standard of equality economically and socially It is clear that Christian doctrine supports Communisms more than Capitalism.