Another fundamental problem with Communism goes along well with a quote by Aristotle. "The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal."
And what does this have to do with Communism? Communism attempts to make unequal things equal. Sharing all things equally between all people. In theory if everyone owns everything and everyone has what they need, there will be no envy, no theft, no murder. Utopia, in short.
The problem, as Aristotle knew, is that the world is not an equal or fair place. Inequality is part of the natural order of the world. It was made this way for a reason. Of course I believe that all men are created equal, and are basically the same. But it is part of life that some will prosper and some will not. Jesus said we would always have the poor with us. Why? Because poverty is part of this earthly experience. Suffering is the domain of the human world. Only in Heaven are all things equal.
This doesn't mean there's anything wrong with trying to help people in need, or fight against injustice. It doesn't mean, as at least one person has said, that you shouldn't help the poor. In fact, it's how we react and respond to the injustices of the world that show us who we really are. It's a test of our faith, our humanity, and our ability to rise above our humanity.
But the man who promises to end unfairness and injustice and inequality throughout the world will not be of God. And I believe he will use Communism for this purpose. Communism and the UN's Universal Human Rights Declaration of 1948. After all, who would suspect a man who is not coming up with any groundbreaking ideas, but merely reminding us of the words of others?
Until I write again, God bless you.
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I like that last line. It's kinda funny, as that's exactly what you're doing by quoting Aristotle.
Anyway, I had a thought that has nothing to do with Communism, but pertains to the Anti-Christ. I was watching The DaVinci Code the other night with my husband and we got to talking about how people don't know it's fiction and how many people actually believe that there are direct descendants of Jesus walking the earth today. It occurred to me that it would be a perfect cover for the Anti-Christ. If he's going to proclaim himself God, why not start by proclaiming himself the heir of Jesus?
Just a thought. What do you think?
Haven't seen the movie yet, but I will. I don't think the Anit-Christ will use that tactic. It would go against his image. He has to espouse popular Christianity and there is not a single mainstream Christian denomination that claims Jesus had children. Which chapter and verse has him claiming to be God? I know I've read that somewhere, but I'm not certain it is in Scripture.
Thanks for commenting, Jes. I'll be dealing more with the subject of the Anti-Christ later. I may bounce around in Revelation somewhat, but I will cover him.
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