Socialism...

[Partick]

What is Christianity's view on Socialism? I ask this because I am a Marxist Socialist and I don't know any other Socialists, let alone Christian Socialists..

 

[D.W.Washburn]

Christianity is not a monolithic religion and does not have a single opinion regarding Socialism.

Some Christians are more kindly disposed toward Socialism and others less so.

 

[Yardstick]

Look into Liberation Theology. It has been influenced by Marxism.

www.anglocatholicsocialism.org

Also look into the thread about capitalism in the philosophy and ethics forum.

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

Individual Christians have individual political opinions. I happen to be a Christian who is politically libertarian-right, so I'm not too big on socialism.

Unless it's purely voluntary socialism, as in individuals freely choosing to live in a socialist arrangement. To that I have no objection, and I might possibly be willing to be part of such a community. That does seem to describe the first generation church, at least in certain times and places...

 

[DavinMochrie]

Best to ask Non-Americans About Socialism.... because from what I see, Americans call countries like mine 'Australia' socialist. We are anything but.

The best questions to ask is: What is Christ's view on this?

Most accurate answer will come from asking him directly.

 

[BabyLutheran]

Not to mention that US is socialist as well, and pays lip service to not being so.

 

[TheManeki]

I thought that in the US socialism was defined as any governmental interference in the economy whatsoever...regulations, taxation, etc.

 

[wiggsfly]

Lately many seem to think the mere existence of a government in the US is equal to socialism. It's kinda pathetic really.

 

[LondonMatt]

From the outside Americans often appear to be terrified by the word Socialism - which is weird to those of us from countries where socialism is a mainstream political tradition.

 

[DavinMochrie]

From the outside Americans often appear to be terrified by the word Socialism - which is weird to those of us from countries where socialism is a mainstream political tradition.

Fear has been the main American emotion since Bush was first elected. It was also their chief export.

Fear will always be there, bravery is how we deal with it.

 

[Partick]

Not to mention that US is socialist as well, and pays lip service to not being so.

Show us some evidence my friend. Why do you think the US is socialist? The US is FAR from socialism.

 

[Speculative]

There is no inherently "Christian" form of government. Pretty much all forms can be, and have been, used for both good and evil purposes.