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For all their "christianity", republicans in the US are pretty hypocritical.

Jesus actually teached that everybody deserves to get fed and housed. That everybody deserves healthcare. That people should care for other people in their community. That is essentially the core principles of socialism.

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[–] INeedMana@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

For all their “christianity”, republicans in the US are pretty hypocritical

No, no, you were indoctrinated by people with agenda
Jesus was saying, and everyone was obeying, like a good person does

/s in case it's not clear

[–] QuoVadisHomines@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

One of Marx’s biggest inspirations was the teachings of Jesus.

[–] FreakinSteve@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Wha wha WHAAAAAAAAT??!

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[–] bathing_in_bismuth@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Jesus also hated the Nicolaitans. And if you want socialism without a revolution, which is also not OK, you need yo go the Nicolaitan way.

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[–] breecher@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It is not really socialism since it is still based on a religious supernatural hierarchy and revelation and not any actual political theories as to how to achieve this without magic, but read literally, it is definitely closer to socialism than whatever basically all of the existing Christian denominations got out of it (with a few notable but not very popular exceptions).

[–] jmsy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

they know christianity is bullshit but it's great for getting votes

[–] medem@lemmy.wtf 4 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Yea, but The Church (or, since you're specifically talking about Gringoland, rather, churchES) are capitalist enterprises - hence you can't expect them to criticise capitalism (even less, capitalists).

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[–] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And then Jesus said:

"Thou hast nothing to lose but thy chains! Take all the tools from those that dare to enslave thee and build thy own communities where all of you equally decide what to do!"

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[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

The New Testament has been around for a couple of thousand years. The concept of socialism has only been around for less than 200.

I wonder, if religion survives for another thousand years, what will people then say Jesus taught regarding various other isms that have yet to be constructed.

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[–] daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Jesus also teached to devote live to a fictional character and to respect judaism traditions. And in the apostols carts there're homophobic rants.

That's not socialist in my book.

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 5 points 2 weeks ago

And in the apostols carts there’s homophobic rants.

Saulus/Paulus. Yeah it all went downhill pretty quickly.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

If only t said anything about democracy instead of divine rights of kings, some of it might have been implemented.

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

Aristotle discussed some ideas central capitalism. Why don’t we start a new cult around him and his ideas? We could eventually use the cult to exploit vulnerable individuals, brainwash innocent people, commit human rights violations, incite people into committing hate crimes, start wars and promote chaos and suffering in general.

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