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11 sats \ 1 reply \ @kepford 8 Oct \ parent \ on: Americans are turning against sports betting—but it's not going anywhere Politics_And_Law
You know what's funny...
When I talk to politically moderate Christians that say they are concerned about reducing government "services" for the poor they never mention this verse.
Obviously Jesus commanded us to care for the widow and the orphan. The stranger and those that need help. But also he commanded US to do this. Not Rome.
These same people fail to see how they are doing the same Christian nationalists want to do. Enforce their own set of preferred morals through force. But it is hard to see it because they are the status quo.
Compassion needs to be balanced with an acknowledgment of sinful human nature. Paul understood that balance. He made collections for the poor, and showed great sympathy for them. Yet, he understood that laziness was a reality to contend with as well.
We can debate the relative balance of these two priorities, compassion and responsibility. But we need to be able to have the debate. When those who side with responsibility get called evil, then no debate can be had.
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