Evangelicals push back on proposed budget cuts

[jojajn]

Originally Posted by kingdomcome1

I think alot of people always get WWJD confused with WSGD(What Should Government Do). I always see threads about "Was Jesus a socialist" and the like, posted on C-D. Thing is, Jesus taught to treat your fellow man with love not hate, forgive those that spite you, love your enemies, etc. Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus reference any secular government enity to do this as a whole. He speaks of man doing this on his own. IMO, Jesus did not intend for man to be forced(government) to do things that should come natural to him. We as a whole, are to help our fellow man in times of need. There are some "church leaders" that want to bring politics into Christian settings and this is wrong, IMO. Leave politics out, leave government out, and make this place a better one for yourself and your family, on your own......

The "Christian loophole" for helping out those who need it!

[jojajn]

Originally Posted by Art123

OK, people, we need scripture here, Jesus' words.

I'll ask a more specific question.

What would Jesus think about our military spending?

I am quite sure that Jesus would say we should start preemptive wars. Didn't Jesus tell that to GWB personally?

President George Bush has claimed he was told by God to invade Iraq

Bush: God told me to invade Iraq - Americas, World - The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/bush-god-told-me-to-invade-iraq-509925.html - broken link)

[Art123]

Originally Posted by kingdomcome1

I think alot of people always get WWJD confused with WSGD(What Should Government Do). I always see threads about "Was Jesus a socialist" and the like, posted on C-D. Thing is, Jesus taught to treat your fellow man with love not hate, forgive those that spite you, love your enemies, etc. Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus reference any secular government enity to do this as a whole. He speaks of man doing this on his own. IMO, Jesus did not intend for man to be forced(government) to do things that should come natural to him. We as a whole, are to help our fellow man in times of need. There are some "church leaders" that want to bring politics into Christian settings and this is wrong, IMO. Leave politics out, leave government out, and make this place a better one for yourself and your family, on your own......

Oh how I wish evangelical Christians would "leave politics out, leave government out." But unfortunately, they don't.

[carterstamp]

Jesus wasn't a politician, leave Him out of this. I think He's done enough for mankind.

[Art123]

Originally Posted by Katiana

Actually, Christ doesn't get into government too much. He said "My kingdom is not of this world". He also advocated personal charity. Sometimes the best way to do that is to give money.

I appreciate that many Christians give a lot to charity, for the Bible says to do so.

However, history shows that this charity is nowhere near enough to relieve the suffering of the very old, the very young, and the less fortunate in this country. Just look at what the "golden years" were like for millions of Americans before Social Security.

[Art123]

Originally Posted by carterstamp

Jesus wasn't a politician, leave Him out of this. I think He's done enough for mankind.

I'll do that - as soon as His followers leave His (alleged) teachings out of our Government and our laws.

[ringwise]

Originally Posted by kazoopilot

The rich ($250,000 or more per year) should pay at least 70% in income taxes. I'd say 95% for those making more than $50 million per year.



I agree.

And how long until those people stop making that money, and just give up?
Why work at all, if the govt is only going to steal it, in order to give to lazy people? Or they'll just leave the country and take their earning dollars with them.