Was Jesus Christ A Founder Of Socialism
Lucas is trying to argue that Jesus Christ was really a founder of Socialism since his “whole being was one flame of hatred for wealth, and all that wealth stands for...” Lucas claims that in regards to the type of life Christ lived that he is totally against the rich people of the world. Lucas even goes and quotes scripture to back himself up; however, all the scripture he uses is taken largely out of context.
For example, Lucas quotes the first section of Matthew 6:19, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth”. However, he leaves out the rest, which says, “where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” Out of context, it seems as if the Bible is saying having wealth is wicked; but in context it actually
For example, Lucas quotes the first section of Matthew 6:19, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth”. However, he leaves out the rest, which says, “where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” Out of context, it seems as if the Bible is saying having wealth is wicked; but in context it actually