Most major religions of the world emphasize charity, helping those in need of help. Recently there have been claims that seem absurd. Are they?
Is failure to support government programs that help the needy, such as Medicare, Obamacare, and welfare, un- or anti-Christian? Aren't Christians supposed to "care?"
On a broader scale, is it legitimate to translate one's religious tenets into political policies?
Are the above programs--Medicaid, Obamacare, food stamps, and other welfare programs--what Jesus (or Muhammad or fill in the blank) meant by "charity?" In fact, are government programs personal charity?
Because a politician might have the legislative authority to take some people's property/money and give it to others, does that make him personally charitable? Does it really show that he/she cares?
Might not excessive taxation by government and those politicians and bureaucrats who act as its agents also be seen as theft? Again, would Jesus (or others) support confiscating, by legislative fiat, the property/income of some to give to others? Would the type or nature of the program matter?
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- Ron Marinucci
- I have been married to Karen for 47 of my 73 years. I have two sons, Mike and Matt, both adults (at least in chronological age), and three grandchildren. I am retired, I suppose. I continue to teach college history, part-time; I still enjoy it, although the increasing amount of silly paperwork is grating and will likely be what drives me to fully retire. I have a BA in history from Amherst College and three graduate degrees. I do a little writing, too, some of which actually brings in some money.
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When Jesus was asked by the Pharosis if it was right for the Romans to tax the Jews. He picked up a coin. He asked who’s image is on the coin. They answered, Julius Ceaser. Then why not return what right belongs to him?
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