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Fightin Words"Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty." - Thomas Jefferson |
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Was Jesus A Socialist?
 November 24, 2009 05:51 AM PST
There is a charge among some left-leaning professed Christians that conservative social policies neglect Christ's commission to minister to the poor. Does the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25 imply Christians should petition their government to enforce "redistributive justice?" Jack Clark thinks so. We excerpt Clark's podcast, Blast the Right, and consider his "equivalent alternative solutions challenge;" it is fine to oppose government programs which provide for the poor, Clark says, but only if you can present an equivalent alternative solution which will help just as many people, in the just the same way, just as fast. Otherwise, by Clark's reading of Matthew 25, you are going to hell. Is he right? Was Jesus a socialist? Consider the arguments in this week's show. |
Podcast SummaryThoughtful, real, and fearless commentary on the news of the week. We cover politics, society, culture, and religion from a traditional conservative perspective, beyond the party lines and simplistic left-right paradigm. Based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, each episode contains a segment of local focus, but remains relevant to a broader audience. Comments are welcome. About WalterAn honest search for truth requires a comprehensive view of reality, forgoing the human tendency to compartmentalize thought into categories like science, religion, and politics. Nature does not conform to brand; it encompasses all and must be considered in toto. Bearing this in mind, the Fightin Words podcast and blog hold these truths to be self-evident - that all men exist in a state of Sin, unable to achieve perfection - "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" - that the value of Freedom is in its surrender, and Liberty is the means by which we choose who and what to serve - that Despotism must therefore be rejected among men, as none are fit to rule, nor can they without depriving others of the liberty to serve those they choose - that Rights are fences, boundaries which distinguish the person and holdings of the individual - that Entitlements are opposite of rights, tearing down boundaries, eliminating identity, and granting ownership of men to the state. Walter was an inaugural blogger at RightNation.us in 2004, and has recently resumed writing under the rechristened Fightin Words blog. In addition, he has begun a weekly podcast. Born a Jehovah's Witness, Walter left the religion when he became an adult and was eventually called to biblical Christianity. He has a diverse background. He served as an actor and artistic intern with the teen advocacy theater troupe Skits Outreach Services straight out of high school, forgoing post-secondary education until recent years. In the late 1990's, he worked as a intern for KDWB-FM in Minneapolis and briefly provided on-air talent for KJCK-FM in Junction City, KS. The vast majority of his professional experience comes from the security industry, where he has worked in various roles and environments, including supervisory and administrative positions. He has an Associate degree in Information Technology and is pursuing his Bachelor in the same field.
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