Comment on Why do most religious conservatives support capitalist ideology?
counselwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 months agoWhat do you mean by “the only alternative presented is communism”?
Can you give examples of that, I’m interested to hear your thoughts.
Blamemeta@lemm.ee 10 months ago
What other alternatives are given? Monarchy?
ren@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Not sure if you are being serious. There are levels of socialism and social safety networks that still allow democracy and even capitalism. It’s regulated heavily, wealth is limited, and resources are shared to those who need it.
Bible Jesus fought systemic poverty & the shunned in society, made it very clear how he felt about the rich & powerful.
It’s mind-boggling to consider neoliberal christianity. It literally goes against everything your god/god’s son fought for… I don’t understand how christians aren’t leading the fight against wealth inequality, systemic poverty, and improved social systems.
“How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven! Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.”
“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’”
Jesus was a socialist.