Was Jesus A Socialist? Concerning The 'Rich Young Ruler' And Modern Economics

(OPINION) Both the Hebrew Scriptures — Christians’ “Old Testament” — and the New Testament are full of admonitions that believers in God insofar as able must help the poor and needy. However, that does not necessarily tie Jesus to socialism, since believers can practice charity in a capitalist context just as readily, if not more so.

OpinionRichard OstlingMay 26, 2022Richard Ostling, Opinion, Capitalism, Socialism, Rich Young Ruler, Wall Street Journal, New Testament, Wealth, Parable, Parable Of The Talents, Sen. Raphael Warnock, Alexander William Salter, Karl MarxComment

What's more Christian: Capitalism or socialism?

(OPINION) It’s an old debate. American attitudes about the country’s economic system are shifting. The issue isn’t black or white, and religious thinkers are weighing on from a variety of denominations and worldviews.

Opinion, North AmericaRichard OstlingApril 21, 2020capitalism, socialism, communism, Bernie Sanders, democratic socialism, Jacobin magazine, Christianity, Richard Ostling, Capitalism, Socialism, Donald trump, COVID-19, Pandemic Comments

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