manu1959
Left Coast Isolationist
I interpret it the same way. We are supposed to obey those in charge....if I remember correctly, this is in Romans? But we are also supposed to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, give shelter to the homeless, etc... I agree with you about love waxing cold. It's difficult to respect someone who says that they are a "Christian", when they believe it is okay to not be....*thinking*.....charitable.
Charity to me is: not shouting, "Get a job you loser!", as you walk or drive by a begger. "It's their fault they're homeless.". "God helps those who help themselves."......being disrespectful to those you consider as inferior to you. This way of thinking is more in line with LeVeyan philosophy than Christianity.
Today's Christian right says, "But...but...if we clothe the hungry and feed the naked just because they need help, that's COMMUNISM!"
you are delusional.....the christian right that actually goes to church and participates gives a great deal to the less fortunate.....
passing laws to take money from one group and give it to another so all have equal amounts is counterproductive.....
the religious right and the traits you accuse them of are both an invention of left to further the lefts agenda....