I think that "Render unto Caesar" betrays an attitude of civil obedience that I find rather uncomfortable. Yes, I know that paying your taxes is the right thing to do and that taxation is necessary. But it just sounds rather too pro-establishment to me. And I am a long, long, way from being an anarchist!
Are there any sayings of Jesus or New Testament teachings that can counter this general attitude?
I can't think of any
But I suppose having "Render unto Caesar" was a sensible survivals strategy for the early church - one that probably very much helped Christianity to be adopted as the official religion of Rome? As opposed to being stamped out by the powers that be?
Are there any sayings of Jesus or New Testament teachings that can counter this general attitude?
I can't think of any
But I suppose having "Render unto Caesar" was a sensible survivals strategy for the early church - one that probably very much helped Christianity to be adopted as the official religion of Rome? As opposed to being stamped out by the powers that be?