(March 6, 2013 at 11:06 pm)jstrodel Wrote: Chavez considered himself to be a Christian. I remember reading him say that he considered becoming a priest. I do not know how serious he was about his Christianity but it is interesting to see that left is becoming more open to religion. I have seen this in the united states also.
The New Testament preaches a form of communism, at least for those who are in the church. Also the New Testament anticipates this economic system to replace all others when Jesus comes to establish his kingdom on earth.
Quote:And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.
(Acts 2:44-45 ESV)
There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
(Acts 4:34-37 ESV)
Therefore one can be a Christian and a Socialist or even a Communist. Indeed such people are more faithful to the teachings of the New Testament especially than those Christians who favor Capitalism. Also in history there have plenty of Christian Socialists or Communists.
Since I believe that Capitalism is a better economic system than Communism or Socialism. Therefore I regard Christian socialists and communists as even more moronic than Christians who arent. :p
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