What would Jesus think of universal health care? (atheist, Jerusalem, faith)

[joejitsu]

[Boxcar Overkill]

If people just prayed harder they wouldn't need formal healthcare.

[catman]

"Pre-existing condition"! That's too funny.

[tigetmax24]

What would Jesus think of people posting political topics in the philosophy forum?

[Mattie Jo]

religion, philosophy, and politics often go hand in hand. Jesus taught philosophy.

http://www.equip.org/articles/jesus-...-and-apologist

Contrary to the views of critics, Jesus Christ was a brilliant thinker, who used logical arguments to refute His critics and establish the truth of His views. When Jesus praised the faith of children, He was encouraging humility as a virtue, not irrational religious trust or a blind leap of faith in the dark. Jesus deftly employed a variety of reasoning strategies in His debates on various topic

http://articleiii-4.blogspot.com/200...led-jesus.html

In a real sense Jesus was a political leader because he espoused ideas that run counter with the estabished order. The line between religion and politics was blur during those days; in fact Jerusalem, then considered a religious mecca for Jews, was the center of both religious and political power. But unlike most political leaders who went against the establishment, Jesus did not advocate the overthrow of the government nor called on the people to rebel against the Pharisees. He did not call for civil disobedience, rather he asked them to give what is due to Ceasar. He even proclaimed that he did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it. But those in power thought otherwise.

Jesus would be for socialized medicine because even he would believe that all should have equal rights. And if you read the first few chapters in the book of Acts you would see that everyone had to share their belongings, every socialist idea. Acts 4:34, 35 to be exact:

"Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors fo land 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."

[nightflight]

"Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors fo land 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."

Was it by force?

[Asheville Native]

Originally Posted by Boxcar Overkill

If people just prayed harder they wouldn't need formal healthcare.

So are you really a Christian Scientist, or just a troll?

[MrBlueSky_]

Originally Posted by nightflight

Was it by force?

No, but a large percentage of conversions to Christianity were...

[Dusty Rhodes]

What would Jesus think of universal health care?


I suspect he would wonder if nail holes were a covered item.

[InsaneInDaMembrane]

Originally Posted by Asheville Native

So are you really a Christian Scientist, or just a troll?

Poor Boxcar. Hey Ashe, not sure if you aware that Boxcar is one the more eloquent atheists around here who is a master of sarcasm to make his points.