Missouri_Mike
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- Nov 5, 2012
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That's not why he said that. You need to do some more research. He never expected the Roman's to help the poor. That's kind of why he was doing it himself. They never did it before and much like our government today what little they do is of no help. His life would have been a lot easier if his preaching was just to give Caesar all your money don't you think? I'm pretty sure the Roman's wouldn't have killed him for that stance. You don't end up on a cross for supporting the government and telling people to just give their money to them.He said to give to Caesar what was Caesar's, and then the Romans helped the poor and built infrastructure. That's called good gov't, unlike the New BS GOP gov't of the last 35 YEARS, dupe.It doesn't look like you're in any position to question anyone's intelligence. You claim to be a teacher. Do some research and post something to support your opinion. Or are you afraid if you really looked into Christianity it would destroy your entire perspective?Ay caramba...you're dumb.And where in the Bible does Jesus state an opinion of food stamps?I'm not suggesting Christian policies be in our government. Jesus and I just happen to agree on food stamps.Dear Billy000
the role of the church is different from the role of the state.
The role of the state is not to hand out charity, like community nonprofits provide,
because the govt cannot counsel and manage people's personal lives and relationships
as ministerial volunteers are called to do which is best done through VOLUNTARY local groups,
NOT federal govt that has to follow standard procedures and process.
Individuals in need of charity require ONE on ONE attention and care
that meets their PERSONAL needs. Federal Govt is not designed to do that from DC.
The charity through the church is given FREELY.
The programs through the state are based on mandatory taxes paid by legal requirement.
Those are TOTALLY different contexts and programs.
When a military or police officer is ENFORCING the laws,
they use CIVIL and CONSTITUTIONAL laws and process.
THEY DON'T ENFORCE THE BIBLE BY FORCE OF LAW OR COURT ORDER!!
Billy000 to answer your question with a question
why do LIBERALS scream about "separation of church and state"
and argue they don't want govt enforcing religious policies; but then turn around
and ask "why don't Republicans enforce Christian practices through govt?"
BECAUSE IT VIOLATES THE ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE AGAINST
MIXING RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND PRACTICE WITH GOVT! DUH!!!!