The Father, Son, and Karl Marx

[Britanania]

Of course, there's also the argument that a reading of Scripture that focuses on Christ's message to the poor will inevitably lead to advocacy of a socialist or communist method of distribution of wealth. I don't know that I completely agree, but it's certainly consistent with the message of the Synoptic Gospels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_theology

That's not the same as Marxism, though. While Jesus was a Communist, but he wasn't a Marxist.

[Yumyumsuppertime]

Of course, there's also the argument that a reading of Scripture that focuses on Christ's message to the poor will inevitably lead to advocacy of a socialist or communist method of distribution of wealth. I don't know that I completely agree, but it's certainly consistent with the message of the Synoptic Gospels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_theology

That's not the same as Marxism, though. While Jesus was a Communist, but he wasn't a Marxist.

No, but Liberation Theologians tended to be on the side of pro-Marxist movements in Latin America, or were at least sympathetic to them.

[Benuty]

That's not the same as Marxism, though. While Jesus was a Communist, but he wasn't a Marxist.

No, but Liberation Theologians tended to be on the side of pro-Marxist movements in Latin America, or were at least sympathetic to them.

When they weren't getting gunned down by US funded/trained death squads.

[Yumyumsuppertime]

No, but Liberation Theologians tended to be on the side of pro-Marxist movements in Latin America, or were at least sympathetic to them.

When they weren't getting gunned down by US funded/trained death squads.

Two groups that really love martyrs: Christians and Communist revolutionaries.

[Britanania]

When they weren't getting gunned down by US funded/trained death squads.

Two groups that really love martyrs: Christians and Communist revolutionaries.

Most groups love martyrs

[Anglo-California]

Of course, there's also the argument that a reading of Scripture that focuses on Christ's message to the poor will inevitably lead to advocacy of a socialist or communist method of distribution of wealth. I don't know that I completely agree, but it's certainly consistent with the message of the Synoptic Gospels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_theology

Liberation theology is social justice plus Jeebus, and my teachers won't shut up about it.

[Yumyumsuppertime]

Of course, there's also the argument that a reading of Scripture that focuses on Christ's message to the poor will inevitably lead to advocacy of a socialist or communist method of distribution of wealth. I don't know that I completely agree, but it's certainly consistent with the message of the Synoptic Gospels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_theology

Liberation theology is social justice plus Jeebus, and my teachers won't shut up about it.

It's an interesting and challenging take on the subject, and one that made a number of wealthy church fathers understandably nervous, especially the ones with close ties to right-wing totalitarian regimes.

[Greater Weselton]

I believed communists are influenced by the Illuminati. It is all one big conspiracy against God.

Proof?

I have no proof, but evidence.

[Greater Weselton]

I believed communists are influenced by the Illuminati. It is all one big conspiracy against God.

So, is the Catholic Church the true master behind this conspiracy, or is it its intented target?

I've heard both versions quite often.

The Catholic Church is targeted by the Illuminati like most other Christian denominations.

[Right-Wing Anarchy of Egoism]

Proof?

I have no proof, but evidence.

Nah, I don't believe you do. You see, when you have a statement and say you have proof, you usually present it. You have nothing and try to weasel your way out of it.

[Murkwood]

Of course, there's also the argument that a reading of Scripture that focuses on Christ's message to the poor will inevitably lead to advocacy of a socialist or communist method of distribution of wealth. I don't know that I completely agree, but it's certainly consistent with the message of the Synoptic Gospels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_theology

That's not the same as Marxism, though. While Jesus was a Communist, but he wasn't a Marxist.

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's"

- Mark 12:13-17

Jesus didn't care about economics, private property, or the means of production.

[Ethel mermania]

When they weren't getting gunned down by US funded/trained death squads.

Two groups that really love martyrs: Christians and Communist revolutionaries.

at one point in time latin american terrorists were considered the worlds most dangerous.

[Arana]

That's not the same as Marxism, though. While Jesus was a Communist, but he wasn't a Marxist.

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's"

- Mark 12:13-17

Jesus didn't care about economics, private property, or the means of production.

Actually, this could be viewed as an argument for separation of church and state, something that is a generally leftist position (although today it's more moderate).

There are also a lot of quotes by Jesus about the rich needing to give to the poor, as well as that all people are equal under god. Then there's also the Beatitudes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatitudes

[Right-Wing Anarchy of Egoism]

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's"

- Mark 12:13-17

Jesus didn't care about economics, private property, or the means of production.

Actually, this could be viewed as an argument for separation of church and state, something that is a generally leftist position (although today it's more moderate).

Please elaborate on how an economic model has anything to do with the religiousness of the state.

[Arana]

Actually, this could be viewed as an argument for separation of church and state, something that is a generally leftist position (although today it's more moderate).

Please elaborate on how an economic model has anything to do with the religiousness of the state.

...never mind. I'm bad at reading today

[Land and Freedom]

There are plenty of religious communes which have a much greater claim to living in "Communism" Than any state that has claimed the ideology.

Very much this.

[Murkwood]

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's"

- Mark 12:13-17

Jesus didn't care about economics, private property, or the means of production.

Actually, this could be viewed as an argument for separation of church and state, something that is a generally leftist position (although today it's more moderate).

There are also a lot of quotes by Jesus about the rich needing to give to the poor, as well as that all people are equal under god. Then there's also the Beatitudes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatitudes

Giving to the poor isn't a leftist idea. If he said "private property is a bad thing", maybe. But there is nothing Communist about Jesus.

[Ethel mermania]

Actually, this could be viewed as an argument for separation of church and state, something that is a generally leftist position (although today it's more moderate).

There are also a lot of quotes by Jesus about the rich needing to give to the poor, as well as that all people are equal under god. Then there's also the Beatitudes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatitudes

Giving to the poor isn't a leftist idea. If he said "private property is a bad thing", maybe. But there is nothing Communist about Jesus.

jesus didnt expound on economic policy, like say milton friedman. but its fairly clear his main concern was a state of grace, and direct help for the poor, not supply side economics. render unto ceaser is a rejection of things roman, not a be a good roman citizen and pay your taxes sort of thing.

[Britanania]

Giving to the poor isn't a leftist idea. If he said "private property is a bad thing", maybe. But there is nothing Communist about Jesus.

jesus didnt expound on economic policy, like say milton friedman. but its fairly clear his main concern was a state of grace, and direct help for the poor, not supply side economics. render unto ceaser is a rejection of things roman, not a be a good roman citizen and pay your taxes sort of thing.

Jesus wasn't a big fan of Rome, or authority for that matter.