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In reply to the discussion: Tea party activist: ‘Jesus Christ is weeping in heaven’ over pope’s criticism of capitalism' [View all]First thanks to all the welcomers!
Second, yes, happyslug, that was the point I was trying to make. Moseley was trying to make it seem that Jesus was acting "like" the government, and therefore, the government shouldn't get involved in redistribution of the wealth (arbitrating the dispute between the two brothers). Jesus is saying he's not the government at all and as you point out he focuses on our obligation to help one another. The Moseley's want things both ways: Christian Values should guide our government, but not when it comes to sharing the wealth. Hence, they illogically conclude, the government shouldn't intervene to redistribute wealth (which they interpret as programs like food stamps, Medicaid, school lunches, etc.). and, as someone else on this list posted, the Moseley types are heavily influenced by Calvin more than by Christ--the "you don't eat if you don't work" crowd (another misinterpretation of scripture). I'm not being critical of Calvin here, but of the way his teachings have been twisted.
Question: why don't they ever misinterpret the Gospels in FAVOR of the poor and the sick? Why do they never point out the places where Jesus condemns greed?