Re: [Nolug] Distro suggestions

Thou spake:
>On Thu, 2003-11-06 at 15:29, Joey Kelly wrote:
>> <snip>
>>
>> >Others like family and those of a like mind. Only an external
>> >power can get someone to give their own wealth to those who don't
>> >*seem* to deserve it.
>> >
>> >Two powers that I can think of are religion ('love your neighbor
>> >as yourself') and the coercive power of the State.
>>
>> The christian (or anyone that gives to others less fortunate, really)
>> gives of their own free will.
>>
>> The state takes money by force and gives it to people that don't want to
>> hold a steady job (ok, I'm hyperbolizing, but you get the idea).
>>
>> Many have taken Acts and other passages from the bible and tried to use
>> them as precedent for wealth redistribution, but the bible does not teach
>> the Robin Hood principle.
>
>Note that I said "coercive power of the State", *not* "coercive
>power of Religion". Very important distinction.

No, no, I made no such assertion, nor conclusion. I was merely taking the
opportunity to speak up about the Forbidden Subject while I had the chance ;-)
>
>The power of religion is internal, and you voluntarily accede to
>it.

Right.

-- 
Joey Kelly
< Minister of the Gospel | Computer Networking Consultant >
http://joeykelly.net
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