Economic system
Do you think God authorises the economic systems we see, some verses seem to suggest God intends for there to be a power disparity on earth, do you think he has a purpose for creating a distinction between rich and poor in society?
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I believe God decrees that it should happen, but it’s clear from Jesus’s teaching that He takes no pleasure in social injustice.
The early Christians lived in a commune, sharing everything and giving according to their ability and taking according to their need.
It’s hard to see how that model could be imposed on everyone, but it is clearly much better than models that encourage self-seeking and reward greed.