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Davy

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Early Christianity was pure Communism according to Scripture. Jesus taught it when he demanded we treat others as our equals. Today's church is overrun by pagan philosophies that exist only when people are unequal.

“And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,” Acts 2:44–46 (KJV 1900)

“And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.” Acts 4:32–35 (KJV 1900)

You obviously do not understand what Communism is with regard to how it has been applied per its history. The STATE takes people's private property and distributes according to its will. It is NOT the Christian giving of alms for needy brethren, which is what The Bible example is.
 
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You obviously do not understand what Communism is with regard to how it has been applied per its history. The STATE takes people's private property and distributes according to its will. It is NOT the Christian giving of alms for needy brethren, which is what The Bible example is.
You are misleading people using worldly communism to define Christian communism.
 
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You are defining "Christian Communism" with "worldly Communism".
I was referring to the definition of Communism.

You want to use the word for something that is not Communism.

You might as well insist that some sports event or breathing in and out is "Communism," except that they are not. You could use some other word in order to express what you are wanting to get at, but this one doesn't work.
 
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I was referring to the definition of Communism.

You want to use the word for something that is not Communism.

You might as well insist that some sports event or breathing in and out is "Communism," except that they are not. You could use some other word in order to express what you are wanting to get at, but this one doesn't work.
Luke uses a form of it. But you try to ruin the scriptural concept by substituting the worldly definition. Shame on you.
 
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Luke uses a form of it.
No, he doesn't.

As I said before, you might make your point with a different word that suggests a voluntary sharing of possessions among people of a certain religion or special interest group, etc., but that isn't Communism.

So when you insist upon inventing "Christian Communism" all you do by creating such an oxymoron of a term as that one, is to defeat your purpose.
 
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No, he doesn't.
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“And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.” Acts 2:44–45 (KJV 1900)

“And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.” Acts 4:32 (KJV 1900)
 
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“And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.” Acts 2:44–45 (KJV 1900)[/QUOTE]
...which is not Communism, for the reasons already identified here.
 
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“And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.” Acts 2:44–45 (KJV 1900)
...which is not Communism, for the reasons already identified here.[/QUOTE]
“And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.” Acts 4:32 (KJV 1900)

Communism in Acts
 
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...which is not Communism, for the reasons already identified here.
“And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.” Acts 4:32 (KJV 1900)

Communism in Acts[/QUOTE]

So you LIKE Communism, if the shoe fits, wear it....

14 Shocking Atrocities Committed By 20th Century Communist Dictatorships



But I... will wear the mark of Christ Jesus!
 
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“And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.” Acts 4:32 (KJV 1900)

Communism in Acts

So you LIKE Communism, if the shoe fits, wear it....

14 Shocking Atrocities Committed By 20th Century Communist Dictatorships



But I... will wear the mark of Christ Jesus!
[/QUOTE]
You are slandering Christ by comparing his teaching to world communism.
 
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