Is Communism the biblically preferred system? (Jesus, Epistles, grace, church)

[Malach1]

The Hutterites are in the World you are correct and so they are- for if a man was to cast off the entirety of the place- he would be like a brand of fire i a field of dead einkorn- He would shake the very foundations of the eath till the Void sings and those in authority are dismayed
I know of no Hutterite who have done this

[Random]

I believe in Libertarian Socialism, so naturally I have had occasion to think of Biblical ideology in terms of that from time to time. Acts is, IMHO, describing a LS system of living.

[sojourner]

Take a good look at the Amish. They are communal in almost every sense of the word.

[Seyorni]

The Amish are more co-operative than communal, I would say.

Unlike the truly communal Hutterites, they own their own houses, livestock, tools, furnishings, clothing, &c. Each family does its own shopping. Each family cooks for itself and eats in its own home.

[sojourner]

Originally Posted by Seyorni

The Amish are more co-operative than communal, I would say.

Unlike the truly communal Hutterites, they own their own houses, livestock, tools, furnishings, clothing, &c. Each family does its own shopping. Each family cooks for itself and eats in its own home.

But they do live in community and share the work. I know its not classic communism, but it seems to work for them.
What about the Shakers? (I know, they're dead, but that doesn't have anything to do with communism.)

[Seyorni]

I'm not criticizing the Amish lifestyle, sojourner. I'm just saying that there's more to communism/communalism than living in a community and sharing work.

The Shakers lived communally also, and, according to Wiki, they're "not quite dead" -- there are four remaining, in Maine.

[logician]

SInce capitalism is based upon greed, is Christianity a religion of greed?

[ChristineES]

Originally Posted by logician

Since capitalism is based upon greed, is Christianity a religion of greed?

I hate to say this, but there may be some so-called Christians who are swayed by greed. They are the ones who forget the first commandment-you will not any God before me. and not to mention Jesus statement about not being able to worship both God and mammon (wealth).

[Comprehend]

Originally Posted by ChristineES

I hate to say this, but there may be some so-called Christians who are swayed by greed. They are the ones who forget the first commandment-you will not any God before me. and not to mention Jesus statement about not being able to worship both God and mammon (wealth).

What about the Prosperity Gospel christians?

I'll have to vote they are greedy.

[Seyorni]

Originally Posted by Comprehend

What about the Prosperity Gospel christians?

I'll have to vote they are greedy.

I'm waiting to see them follow the camels through the needle's eye....