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Lord forgive me
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This is the same Bible that depicted the early Apostles as sharing everything among them and Jesus instructing people to "sell all your possessions and follow Me".
Yes, and voluntarily so. Never did they get Rome involved.
Nobody should have to work simply to survive
Yes, for God decreed it to be so in Genesis. Someone has to produce, so to something produced by someone else for "free" is akin to making that person your slave. They should be compensated, by you, because you have now taken possession of what they made with their hands.
A need is defined here as 'basic survival necessities' like food, water, and shelter
Takes labor to make those things unless you live near a drinkable spring.
If you are lacking food, water, and/or shelter in the land of plenty, then it's not society's fault. Whatever put a person in such a position needs to be addressed, and by people who adhere to truth and will not make excuses that absolve a person of person responsibility.
If every life is equal, then every worker is worth their wages.
Again: we can thank unions for that.
Very well. Thank you, unions, for your services. They are no longer necessary.
It's not "coveting" to point out basic facts about people at the top hoarding their wealth while 99% of us here at the bottom starve.p
It most certainly is. After all, is not the billionaire your neighbor too? If we love them, we do not wish to see them stripped of their wealth, because we don't want to see ourselves stripped of what we have either. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If we love the poor, we use our own resources to help, not unwilling to part what we have while advocating for the state to take from our neighbor.
If the state's job is to protect rights, and you rightly pointed out that our rights include "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", then the state is fulfilling its charge by ensuring that its citizens don't starve or remain homeless.
Some people are voluntarily homeless. They want to live in a tent outside because that's their idea of freedom. Some are mentally ill and simply cannot take care of themselves, but loath an institution where they feel trapped. Shouldn't people be free enough to be nomadic if they wish, as long as their choices do not infringe on the rights of others?
Thank you, and I mean that sincerely. College was not an easy road for me, and it taught me that there are a lot of people far better and smarter than I am.
Me too. I flunked out first semester, spent 3 quarters in a trade school, then finally got into another 4 year where I did really well. I had my priorities all jacked up as a kid, and it took the world's discipline, but ultimately God's Providence, to get me where I need to be. I am glad you made it out successfully. We are tested in our trials.
But that doesn't mean that everyone shouldn't enjoy the same things that I had in order to succeed. Because I had help that ensured my success in college, I want to make sure that everyone has the same help so that they, too can succeed at college.
Ringo
Remember the parable of the wedding feast? All are invited, but few come.
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