Tom the problem is you make blanket statements that can either way.
"free Market" can be both good and bad. It can serve the purposes of both.
Jesus never advocated one method or the other.
If you want to get in depth on the Money Changers we can but it is
not so clear cut. You need to know your history before you make
false assumptions.
Jesus neither advocated socialism nor free market economy.
What he did advocate was that everyone is to be treated fairly (not
equally) and justly. If it is not accomplishing that than it needs
to be changed. (Think Family Systems)
The early church attempted socialism and it was an abject
failure. Because of mans inclination to self service and selfishness
it did not work.
So remember when you point one finger at someone else you are
pointing three back at you!.
Stewart
At 01:42 PM 5/13/2009, you wrote:
>I do remember him saying render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's
>and unto God that which is God's. .
I hope you got further than that in your study of Scripture.
I think "free market" falls more within the sphere of the money changers
than either Caesar or God. I don't recall Jesus having much good to say
about money changers. I would strongly disagree with those who equate
"free market" with God.
Do you really propose that Jesus would side with the money changers?
Rev. Stewart A. Marshall
mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net
Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org
Ozark, AL SL 82
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