You believe in combining religious values with socialist principles to create a society that promotes social justice, equality, and compassion for all.
Christian Socialism is a political ideology that seeks to blend the teachings of Christianity with the principles of socialism. It is based on the belief that the teachings of Jesus Christ compel Christians to support policies that promote social justice and economic equality. Christian Socialists argue that capitalism, with its focus on individual profit, is incompatible with the Christian values of compassion, selflessness, and love for one's neighbor. They advocate for a society where wealth is distributed more evenly, and where the needs of the poor and marginalized are prioritized…
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What kind of world would we live in if we prioritized kindness over wealth?
@9K96FLVIndependent2mos2MO
Socialism is terrible. kindness is always important and should be considered over wealth
@9K97RCX2mos2MO
By prioritising kindness, the poorest and worse off (i.e. the people most in need of help) would receive the most care out of anyone, and those at the top would not. As such, wealth would balance and overall the planet would be a kinder, more equal place.
@9K96X5BPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
We would live peace and happiness, money isn't everything
@9K96HCM2mos2MO
We would see less corruption and better quality of life overall.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
How might a focus on empathy and understanding alter the way we view those in different economic circumstances than our own?
@9KCM9GS2mos2MO
That is why we should allow charitable deductions
Church's should have local outreach programs to help with this issue.
@9KCLSCN2mos2MO
People might understand the idea more if they apply empathy and understanding to their thinking.
@9KCLLFKIndependent2mos2MO
People would be concerned with others and not ourselves, bettering the economy
@9KCN5KL2mos2MO
We always view other in many ways whether we dislike them or not.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
Do you believe that achieving a high level of personal financial success is a sign of divine favor?
No not at all. I don't think that God favors people over other people. He has a plan for you and wants you to be successful but sometimes that's not in His will.
@9JNXPPL3mos3MO
no achieving financial success is not a sign of divine favor
@9JNXM9H3mos3MO
No, just because you have money, and are wealthy doesn't mean it's a sign og favor, Just means you worked hard, money doesn't matter when it comes to "divine favor"
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
How would putting others' needs before our own change the way modern businesses operate?
@9HHC3G75mos5MO
It would lessen prices on most things making things more affordable for the poor
@9HHCB9C5mos5MO
By prioritizing other peoples needs we lose our own needs.
@9HHC5N75mos5MO
It would put the "customer is always right" in order more.
@9HHC9G6Republican5mos5MO
It would change by more people wanting to work harder and longer.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
How have you seen Christian teachings influence decisions in the workplace or marketplace?
@9HJ23NF5mos5MO
Socialism is not a christian theory, because it always falls into tyranny. Christians believe in charity.
@9HHCZ6D 5mos5MO
I have seen political Christians make oppressive decisions in the workplace and market place
@9HJFRKW5mos5MO
Unfortunately not so much any more because of the push of secularism and attacks on Christianity as a whole
@9HHCHN85mos5MO
I see it everyday because I go to a catholic school.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
What lessons from scripture do you think are most pertinent to addressing today’s economic disparities?
@9HGGXLL5mos5MO
Most likely the messages of love and anti-violence. The bible was very useful on setting social guidelines, and that could be useful now.
@9HGGN8XRepublican5mos5MO
An easy quote that many have used is John 3:16, which loosely states that those who believe in him will be saved. It's that simple. Our time here is big, but our time with him is bigger. Economic disparities of our day are challenges we must overcome, but also uplift God and his message while doing that.
@9HGHGFF5mos5MO
Jesus taught to help those who are less fortunate. He understood that some are better off than others and even in socialism, there would be those who rise above others.
@9HGHW2B5mos5MO
I do not think todays economic disparities should be influenced by religion.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Should religious leaders be more vocal about economic systems, or is that beyond their spiritual mandate?
@9HF8BG75mos5MO
No, Christians are not called to be active in politics.
@9HF8D9K5mos5MO
No state and religion should be separated they have a different reason for being in that religion.
@9HF8BNG5mos5MO
Seperate relogion from state, however, religion should apply to all aspects of human life in its teachings.
@9HF7YPH5mos5MO
I believe that religious leaders should speak out on whatever they seem necessary more or less as long as they are respectful of other views
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
If wealth were to be distributed according to Christian values, how do you think society would change?
@9HKBQ4YConstitution5mos5MO
I think people would view the government as more of a theocracy, and I don't think people would be very accepting of that.
@9HHCGQ45mos5MO
I don't think they would like it all the way, and there would be more drama, cases etc. People won't think its fair to one another cause they are working for something the others aren't.
@9HHBCVC5mos5MO
Well, I think society would view the government as increasing theocratic views, and if it was only to be distributed based on Christian values, it may not work out, idk.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
How do you reconcile the pursuit of wealth with the biblical teaching of serving others?
@9H7MM6T5mos5MO
I feel like most people are greedy and take things for granted like gifts, money, college, etc. Those who are greedy don't succeed in life or aren't very religious.
@9H7ML3G5mos5MO
I think people get the bible mixed up and use it for hate toward others.
@9H7MD7K5mos5MO
I think people get the bible mixed up and use it for hate toward others.
@9H7NNR4Libertarian5mos5MO
Most Christians do not understand their religion very well, so their faith would be abused by charlatans.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
How would the early Christians view our modern economic system?
@9H5F8XT6mos6MO
I think religion and government should be kept separate.
I feel they wouldn't agree, as it's been shown in multiple stories of government (or monarchy for that matter) of people trying to silence religion. They wanted to practice in peace, and I feel like the idea of a religion controlling the government wouldn't make them too happy, even if it was their own.
@9H5FCFD6mos6MO
You have to be careful, you don’t want to shape religion on politics.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
In what ways might capitalism clash with Christian ethics?
@9H5JS4QLibertarian6mos6MO
Exploitation of workers as seen during America's Guilded Age. Workers should be given a safe working environment.
@9H54PWG6mos6MO
In every way. Bringing church into state creates conflicts between the beliefs of those who believe and those who do not
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