Was Jesus a free market capitalist whose only concern was about making profit?

[sillybead584]

Jesus told us to share our wealth and distribute amongst the poor and the dejected. Does this mean Jesus was a liberal?

[Steve]

Jesus would have been a liberal.

Of course, his Dad would be a Republican. That explains why there are so many starving people in the world.

[Sarah]

He also said that it was much harder for a rich person to get to heaven than a poor one. Instead of thinking of his political views, perhaps you should consider the overall message about the welfare of those less fortunate.

[Johnny Sokko]

NO, liberals want to FORCE people to lose chunks of their paycheck in order to distribute it to whomever the LIBERAL deems fit.

Big difference.

Jesus instructed His followers to give VOLUNTARILY as an act of worship to Him. Statistically, conservatives give lots more to charity than liberals, they also perform more volunteer work, donate more blood and are better tippers.

If Jesus preached being a tightwad who stands around whining about the poor rather than actually HELPING them, I might agree He was a liberal, but, alas, Scriptures prove you wrong.

Also, would Jesus believe a fetus was just a piece of tissue that can be ripped out at mom's convenience?

[Kev]

Jesus wanted people to share what they have but he didn't advocate the government taking it by force and redistributing it. It appears he was opposed to the philosophy of taxes of the Roman government but he peacefully paid his taxes. He really did not choose to meddle in political affairs, his concern was morality issues.

[Mike C]

There's a difference between telling/asking others to share, and forcing others to share by law.

And wasn't Jesus not too fond of the tax collectorsn was he? I mean he didn't seem to hate the tax collectors but he obviously didn't seem to hold them to the same esteem as your usual artisan right?

[Jack]

There is a difference between charity and redistribution of wealth.
Charity benefits both the giver and the receiver. It is based on love and compassion. 100% of your charity goes to help those in need.
Redistribution of wealth through government benefits government bureaucracy. It leaves a bitter taste in the givers mouth, and the receiver is looked down upon by society. It is based on theft. Only a small percentage of your contribution goes to helping those in need.

To call Jesus a democrat or a republican is disingenuous. His cause was personal salvation and not government reform.

[Barry]

liberals do not share there wealth with the poor, they work at places that help the poor because all the good jobs are taken and they can't get in on it. they also don't actually help the poor they think there helping the poor. come to think of it, they don't do anything for the poor, liberals help select groups of people telling them that they are different and that they are with them in there fight against the government.

as far as your ideas of jesus he did not tell people to give away all there wealth, he wanted people to help each other, that's not what liberals do, liberals only help themselves with other peoples money. there is a difference between giving and being forced to give.

lets get the story straight and stop putting spin on ever thing.

[unknown]

That's somewhat blasphemous.

Jesus didn't actually have a political affiliation, he's the son of God.

[dan]

You liberals think you're so clever but let's face it. You don't truly care about the poor. You're just using them to advance your socialist agenda.

There is a big difference between charity and government enforcement and if you think that socialism is all about taking care of the poor, you are extremely naive.