Holy hyjacked thread Batman. But, I guess I got give my response to this:

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Originally posted by WilMac1023:
I like how you selectivley edited out:
I especially how you think I edited out something. a) I didn't change anything in the paragraph I picked out. b) I gave the link, did you want me to quote the whole damn thing?
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This is NOT Christianity. You have no idea who you are attacking, by the way. I am one of the staunchest Christians you will ever meet. Heck, I just got back from my BAPTIST church tonight before jumping on here. But I also have a brain in my head and study my bible religiously (no pun intended). And for all I've read, I just can not come to the conclusion that Jesus would be a Capitalist, because Jesus's focus was not on getting richer, but on helping those who couldn't help themselves.
Good for you for going to church (FYI: there's A LOT more than just going), don't know why you capitalized BAPTIST... are they better than every other religion? I thought only Church of Christ was like that. [LOL] My wife is a hard core Baptist, would own you in any debate on the religion and she can't believe how misled you are. Me, I'm just a non-denominational... recovering Catholic. And I haven't met you and doubt I will... this is only the internet.
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This is pure socialist philosophy. I defy you to find anything that Jesus ever said that would lead you to believe that Jesus would follow a capitalist philosophy. You have no way of backing up your argument.
I think if you actually read AND actually understand the Bible, you'll find that Jesus was both a capitalist and socialist. However, he makes it very clear that it's our choice and not something we should be forced to do. I should not be forced to give to the poor... it should be my decision... which I do regularly along with what the government makes me do which is pointless giving. I'm not your preacher, but if you want me to site the Bible, I will. I just find it wasteful with someone like you who wants to hear what they want to hear. However, I suggest you go talk privately with your preacher. There's a reason more Christians are conservative than liberals.
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By the way...before you call me a cultist or brand me something I'm not, I'd direct you to Matthew 7:1-2. In fact, I'll print it out for you, if you can't find your Bible...
I don't know you or judged you... I simply said you follow the teachings of the cult I found. You really assume the worst in people that don't share the same views as you first. Who's judging who? [Uh Oh !]
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