Can Christianity & Marxism Co-exist?

Can Christianity & Marxism Co-Exist? In “Can Marxism & Christianity Co-Exist?” episode #118, Meredith Curtis takes a look at Marxism. She explains why it appeals to our sense of kindness and justice, as well as how it actually plays out at a national level.  She also reveals the dark side of socialism and how it is necessary to push God out of the picture. In the end, we must decide if we want to exchange faith & freedom for big government’s personalized care. Is it worth it?       Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!       Show Notes The 2020 election and the popularity of Marxism with young people. What is Socialism From each according to his ability to each according to his need. The idea is that everyone owns a small part of the business so that they get their share of the profits. Does that happen? E.G. Venezuela where American oil companies were naturalized and Publix. Difference between 2. A disadvantage to socialism is laziness and apathy. “It is only when we have renounced our preoccupation with "I," "me," "mine," that we can truly possess the world in which we live. Everything, provided that we regard nothing as property. And not only is everything ours; it is also everybody else's” (ALDOUS HUXLEY, The Perennial Philosophy) Group Think For socialism to work, there has to be “group think” or complete agreement with one another. Here are some things everyone in a socialist society need to agree on: * People are Basically Good Except the Rich * Theory of Victimization which Stirs Up Unrest (Everyone is either a victim or victiminzing) * The Group is More Important than the Individual * Wealth is Not Created, It Just Exists * Hard Work is not Connected to Wealth * Private Ownership should be replaced with Collective Ownership * Goal of Business to Provide Jobs Rather than Make a Profit * The Government Grants Rights rather than Protects God-Given Rights * Government is the Provider Not God, providing Cradle to Grave Care * God Does Not Exist or Intervene in the Affairs of Men * Evolution Conflict with Christianity People are Basically Good Except the Rich “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me” (Psalm 51:5). These laws reveal our sin nature related to socialism * “You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19). * “You shall not covet” (Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21). Theory of Victimization which Stirs Up Unrest “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). “He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 17:15). “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1) “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited” (Romans 12:16). “Also in Judah the hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king and his officials ha...