Jesus As A Socialist?

Recently, a mal-educated leftist wrote to Joe Farah, editor of World Net Daily, embarking on what basically turned out to be an anti-Christian, pro-ACLU rant, chock full of non-facts and misinterpretations.

But the epitomy of stupidity occurred in this quote:

If you believe the words of Jesus, one would have to place Him somewhere on the socialist-Marxist portion of the political spectrum.

For starters, Jesus was not a politician, but we'll let that go for now.

Secondly, socialism/Marxism/liberalism/Nazism or any of the other leftist -isms are all, by definition, Godless. They all see the State as the supreme authority in all things. Therefore, by being a socialist, Jesus would have to deny Himself.


Finally, does the phrase "free will" ring a bell?? Jesus never forced anyone to do anything. Following Him is a decision, an exercise of free will. Leftist government believes in control of the individual for the benefit of government.
And if you're ridiculous enough to point to Jesus' discussions of charity to make your point, once again, you're wrong. Do not confuse taking of assets under coersion by government, with charitable giving. Again, the taking by government is done either under the threat of, or with direct force. Giving is a choice, an exercise of free will.

If you want to assign political philosophy to Jesus,
Jesus is a Libertarian.