RE: Christian family fined after arguing taxes 'against God's will'
July 23, 2019 at 2:11 am
(This post was last modified: July 23, 2019 at 2:13 am by Godscreated.)
(July 22, 2019 at 2:50 am)vulcanlogician Wrote:(July 22, 2019 at 2:35 am)Godscreated Wrote: Jesus said to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's. He did not say that Caesar should tax the people twice on the same money. That would be an unfair practice against individuals because of their personal belief.
GC
I think he also said some shit about his kingdom not being a worldly kingdom, and we should not lay our treasures where moth and dust corrupt, that Christians should not involve themselves in worldly affairs but rather make themselves spiritually pure, strive to be righteous, look after the weak and hurting that the world has abandoned... doesn't seem like a sustainable way to change the government for the better, but (to be fair) I think this model assumed the world was going to end in a generation or two.
Guess what? The world didn't end and you schmucks have to pay your taxes. Hail Caesar!
I, we do not mind paying taxes because it is good for the nation. You are right Jesus did tell us to take care of the down trodden, those who society have rejected because they are selfish money mongers. The church does much for these people and it saves the taxpayers much.
GC
(July 22, 2019 at 6:07 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote:(July 22, 2019 at 2:35 am)Godscreated Wrote: You are exactly right, Jesus told the religious leaders in Jerusalem that people were to pay their taxes and this is why. We are to be good stewards of the government and in doing so people can find no fault in our actions. Jesus also knew that countries can't run on goodwill it takes money to provide for the citizens of that country. Now I imagine you are wondering why the church doesn't pay taxes, well the government itself made that particular law not the church. Also it would be double taxing the same money because the people have already paid taxes on that money. Jesus said to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's. He did not say that Caesar should tax the people twice on the same money. That would be an unfair practice against individuals because of their personal belief.
GC
Luke 6:29 'And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well' could certainly be used to justify double taxation.
Boru
No not exactly individuals do not tax others, your posted example would be charity to those in need.
GC
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
