Great thoughts @Roughsoul1991 I honestly hadn't ever really thought seriously about communism because of the persecution of the church in China and elsewhere.
Do you believe it is possible for this system to be recreated in a closed community in the U.S? If Christ is indeed for communal living, could there be a responsible application of this system?
My issue is none of the world systems we see today (with mayyyybe an exception here or there) are in alignment by choice with the will of the Lord.
However, in the U.S and even with the way international laws work, it is possible to legally exist nearly autonomously. Consider how the Quakers were allowed to be pacifists in the 1700s (apparently)...are there groups that the government leaves alone? It would still be necessary to operate within the law but the law has a good deal of wiggle room if one is committed. Consider Native American autonomy. It appears to be similar to a young teenager being subject to a parent's autonomy in a way but still it exist with a different legal code as does the military but that's a different topic
There are plenty of people against totalitarian measures concerning global warming. I rest easy on that myself. Usually there is some good sense in anything that would violate liberties (masks, driving laws, littering, emissions, etc.) but these positives are used unscrupulously to legislate. Sort of like an angel of light telling the truth with omissions and a cast(slant) to the proffered "truth". Quite possibly entirely useless in the larger picture.
So I find that understanding the reasons for legislation now is more important than whether you agree or disagree with it...at some point, knowing another's position that is opposed to yours in a civil manner is quite useful if they are sincere. It can niggle a bit though and some people shouldn't be listened to at all probably.
Anyway...ty for something on topic.
Do you believe it is possible for this system to be recreated in a closed community in the U.S? If Christ is indeed for communal living, could there be a responsible application of this system?
My issue is none of the world systems we see today (with mayyyybe an exception here or there) are in alignment by choice with the will of the Lord.
However, in the U.S and even with the way international laws work, it is possible to legally exist nearly autonomously. Consider how the Quakers were allowed to be pacifists in the 1700s (apparently)...are there groups that the government leaves alone? It would still be necessary to operate within the law but the law has a good deal of wiggle room if one is committed. Consider Native American autonomy. It appears to be similar to a young teenager being subject to a parent's autonomy in a way but still it exist with a different legal code as does the military but that's a different topic
There are plenty of people against totalitarian measures concerning global warming. I rest easy on that myself. Usually there is some good sense in anything that would violate liberties (masks, driving laws, littering, emissions, etc.) but these positives are used unscrupulously to legislate. Sort of like an angel of light telling the truth with omissions and a cast(slant) to the proffered "truth". Quite possibly entirely useless in the larger picture.
So I find that understanding the reasons for legislation now is more important than whether you agree or disagree with it...at some point, knowing another's position that is opposed to yours in a civil manner is quite useful if they are sincere. It can niggle a bit though and some people shouldn't be listened to at all probably.
Anyway...ty for something on topic.
I honestly hadn't ever really thought seriously about communism because of the persecution of the church in China and elsewhere.
A timely update to the phenomenal national bestseller. Soon after its quiet release during the height of the Red Scare in 1958, The Naked Communist: Exposing Communism and Restoring Freedom exploded in popularity, selling almost two million copies to date and finding its way into the libraries of the CIA, the FBI, the White House, and homes all across the United States. From the tragic falls of China, Korea, Russia, and the UN, to the fascinating histories of Alger Hiss, Whittaker Chambers, Elizabeth Bentley, and General MacArthur, The Naked Communist lays out the entire graphic story of communism, its past, present, and future.After searching unsuccessfully for a concise literature on the communist threat, W. Cleon Skousen saw the urgent need for a comprehensive book that could guide the American conversation. So he distilled his FBI experience, decades of research, and more than one hundred communist books and treatises into one clarifying, readable volume that became a touchstone of American values and earned praise from the likes of President Ronald Reagan, Glenn Beck, and Ben Carson
https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Communist-Exposing-Communism-Restoring/dp/1545402159
Do you believe it is possible for this system to be recreated in a closed community in the U.S? If Christ is indeed for communal living, could there be a responsible application of this system?
The Bible despite the OT examples of government we see the Church first start out in a by community setting sharing and giving their wealth. But the key takaway is this example wasn't commanded of government, and was volunteer. As the church grew we now see this more as with tithes, gifts, and volunteer work to help others. There is nothing wrong if you want to band together in a community and live the way as the early church but again that is the will of the people and not the Biblical mandates of good governments. Paul also made sure to say if you do not work, you will not eat. So for the Church, the lazy would starve.
My issue is none of the world systems we see today (with mayyyybe an exception here or there) are in alignment by choice with the will of the Lord.
Do we have history of each system and how did each system play out?
When I speak of communism I am speaking of Marxism. Which is what the modern socialists and communist countries follow by design. Except you will never see true by theory communism because it involves what Hitlar tried to do. Take over the world and force socialism. A true communist country cannot compete in a capital based world economy. Also the dictator would eventually give up his/her power once communism is achieved. (What reality would that happen?) The Russian Revolution began the red communist wave as China equally followed suit but instead of dictaor, their leader was called god. Ironically both Russia and China was weak before WW2 and saw the socialist Nazi Germany as a threat. So they both took part in in fighting Germany as China declared war on August 14, 1917 and so did Russia that same year. When the war ended the Soviet Union and China had the time needed to gain power and implement communism. The Soviet Union collapsed and China almost collapsed but thanks to America we helped them grow economically while they secretly plan to rule the world which is no secret.
I have a thread where I defend Biblically why I support capitalism and a free market. You need all 3 for a liberty and life preserving loving country.
A classless society will never exist. Because human nature will not allow it.
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