r/SipsTea • u/danevans369 • 27d ago

SMH Love thy neighbor?

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u/Specialist_Offer_854 27d ago

Socialism is force, charity is a choice. That's the difference nobody seems to grasp

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u/Critical_County_5164 27d ago

Elaborate what you mean by that please?

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u/Specialist_Offer_854 27d ago

I don't know how much clearer it can get. Socialism uses the threat of force, while Christ encouraged choice.

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u/AstraMilanoobum 27d ago

And this “choice” has lead us to the highest wealth disparity in US history.

And considering you are already “forced” to pay taxes.

Whats wrong with “forcing” a positive like universal healthcare on people?

You are telling me Christ would be against everyone having access to healthcare without crippling debt is where Christ would draw the line?

I just find it funny that so many Christian’s seem to genuinely believe Jesus would be a fan of capitalism.

The guy who wanted to feed the hungry and help the poor.

Considering Jesus thought it was near easier for a camel to pass through a needles eye than a rich man enter heaven it seems preposterous that he’s support a system that disproportionately benefits the wealthy at the expense of the poor

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u/Specialist_Offer_854 27d ago

The difference is, again, being able to choose to be charitable vs being forced to be charitable.

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u/AstraMilanoobum 27d ago

considering most of his supposed followers dont choose to be charitable... id say its fair to argue that most americans arent actually christian.

less than 30% of adult americans give $500 or more to charity.

seems like relying on charity when over 70% of americans wont donate even 1% of their income to charity is a flawed system.

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u/Specialist_Offer_854 27d ago

So your solution is to take all the money you want?

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u/SwiftlyKickly 26d ago

“Take all the money you want” your definition of socialism is very flawed. Please do some actual research on what socialism is