dave wrote:
sctvguy1 wrote:

Remember, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were left-wing Socialists, just
put a
different spin on their particular brand.

Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin were all totalitarians.

Jesus was a socialist, Hitler was not.


Actually, the "Jesus" in the Bible tales is highly unlikely ever to
have existed, but taking the stories at face value I find no
statement from him demanding that property or wealth be taken from
one group of people and forcibly given to another -- which is the
practical essence of state socialism.

He did say, "Slaves, obey your masters," though -- so perhaps I am
wrong and he was a socialist after all.


With every good wish,


Kevin, WB4AIO.
--
http://kevinalfredstrom.com/

"Kevin Alfred Strom" wrote in message
...
dave wrote:
sctvguy1 wrote:

Remember, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were left-wing Socialists, just
put a
different spin on their particular brand.

Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin were all totalitarians.

Jesus was a socialist, Hitler was not.


Actually, the "Jesus" in the Bible tales is highly unlikely ever to have
existed, but taking the stories at face value I find no statement from him
demanding that property or wealth be taken from one group of people and
forcibly given to another -- which is the practical essence of state
socialism.

He did say, "Slaves, obey your masters," though -- so perhaps I am wrong
and he was a socialist after all.

He did command His followers to "give up their worldly goods and follow him"
(paraphrased)

On Apr 30, 7:08*am, "Brenda Ann"
wrote:
"Kevin Alfred Strom" wrote in ...





dave wrote:
sctvguy1 wrote:

Remember, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were left-wing Socialists, just
put a
different spin on their particular brand.

Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin were all totalitarians.

Jesus was a socialist, Hitler was not.

Actually, the "Jesus" in the Bible tales is highly unlikely ever to have
existed, but taking the stories at face value I find no statement from him
demanding that property or wealth be taken from one group of people and
forcibly given to another -- which is the practical essence of state
socialism.

He did say, "Slaves, obey your masters," though -- so perhaps I am wrong
and he was a socialist after all.

He did command His followers to "give up their worldly goods and follow him"
(paraphrased)- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

My guess is that Jesus, whatever He was according to history, was
apolitical. Render unto Caesar, and all that...God's kingdom doth not
discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, right?

On 4/30/10 11:24 , bpnjensen wrote:
On Apr 30, 7:08 am, "Brenda
wrote:
"Kevin Alfred wrote in ...





dave wrote:
sctvguy1 wrote:

Remember, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were left-wing Socialists, just
put a
different spin on their particular brand.

Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin were all totalitarians.

Jesus was a socialist, Hitler was not.

Actually, the "Jesus" in the Bible tales is highly unlikely ever to have
existed, but taking the stories at face value I find no statement from him
demanding that property or wealth be taken from one group of people and
forcibly given to another -- which is the practical essence of state
socialism.

He did say, "Slaves, obey your masters," though -- so perhaps I am wrong
and he was a socialist after all.

He did command His followers to "give up their worldly goods and follow him"
(paraphrased)- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

My guess is that Jesus, whatever He was according to history, was
apolitical. Render unto Caesar, and all that...God's kingdom doth not
discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, right?



And on this we can agree.

In article ,
"D. Peter Maus" wrote:

On 4/30/10 11:24 , bpnjensen wrote:
On Apr 30, 7:08 am, "Brenda
wrote:
"Kevin Alfred wrote in
...





dave wrote:
sctvguy1 wrote:

Remember, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were left-wing Socialists, just
put a
different spin on their particular brand.

Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin were all totalitarians.

Jesus was a socialist, Hitler was not.

Actually, the "Jesus" in the Bible tales is highly unlikely ever to have
existed, but taking the stories at face value I find no statement from
him
demanding that property or wealth be taken from one group of people and
forcibly given to another -- which is the practical essence of state
socialism.

He did say, "Slaves, obey your masters," though -- so perhaps I am wrong
and he was a socialist after all.

He did command His followers to "give up their worldly goods and follow
him"
(paraphrased)- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

My guess is that Jesus, whatever He was according to history, was
apolitical. Render unto Caesar, and all that...God's kingdom doth not
discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, right?



And on this we can agree.

But there is that small print that says,"Again I tell you, it is easier
for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to
enter the kingdom of God."

At least I'm good on that score;O)
--
- Billy
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the
merger of state and corporate power." - Benito Mussolini.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3lF5XSUg
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Zinn/HZinn_page.html

"Billy" wrote:

But there is that small print that says,"Again I tell you, it is easier
for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to
enter the kingdom of God."

It's easier for the camel to enter the eye of a needle if you grease it
thoroughly first.

In article , "ElChino"
wrote:

"Billy" wrote:

But there is that small print that says,"Again I tell you, it is easier
for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to
enter the kingdom of God."

It's easier for the camel to enter the eye of a needle if you grease it
thoroughly first.

Uh-huh. That must be REEEAllly good grease (or a nano camel)
--
- Billy
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the
merger of state and corporate power." - Benito Mussolini.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3lF5XSUg
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Zinn/HZinn_page.html

In article ,
Kevin Alfred Strom wrote:

dave wrote:
sctvguy1 wrote:

Remember, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were left-wing Socialists, just
put a
different spin on their particular brand.

Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin were all totalitarians.

Jesus was a socialist, Hitler was not.


Actually, the "Jesus" in the Bible tales is highly unlikely ever to
have existed, but taking the stories at face value I find no
statement from him demanding that property or wealth be taken from
one group of people and forcibly given to another -- which is the
practical essence of state socialism.

He did say, "Slaves, obey your masters," though -- so perhaps I am
wrong and he was a socialist after all.


I thought it was the Republicans that were building the bridge to the
11th Century, hmmm.

What kinda radio did Jesus have? (sly attempt at a segway back to the
group;O)

With every good wish,


Kevin, WB4AIO.
--
- Billy
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the
merger of state and corporate power." - Benito Mussolini.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3lF5XSUg
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Zinn/HZinn_page.html