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Communism vs. Christian Beliefs

The document discusses why communism is fundamentally at odds with Christianity. It argues that communism believes man's problem is social injustice, while Christianity sees the problem as sin. It also says communism calls for abolishing private property, which goes against teachings in the Old Testament, and that communism demands worship of the state, violating the first commandment. While communism's principles contradict Scripture, the document notes Christians living under communism should pray for leaders and obey authorities.

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Communism vs. Christian Beliefs

The document discusses why communism is fundamentally at odds with Christianity. It argues that communism believes man's problem is social injustice, while Christianity sees the problem as sin. It also says communism calls for abolishing private property, which goes against teachings in the Old Testament, and that communism demands worship of the state, violating the first commandment. While communism's principles contradict Scripture, the document notes Christians living under communism should pray for leaders and obey authorities.

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John LaBonte

Cultural Geography

Mrs. Bullock

20 March 2017

Why Communism is fundamentally at Odds With Christianity

Communism is a very popular system of governments because in its pure form, it appeals

to many people to be the solution to mans problem. For the Christian however, the fundamentals

of communism run against what Scripture teaches how the believer should live. Specifically, the

communist fundamentals are that mans problem is social injustice, that man should abolish

private property, and that man should worship the state.

First of all, pure communism offers a solution to a problem that doesnt even exist. It says

that mans problem is social injustice, but the Christian knows that mans problem is sin and a

heart of stone. Thus, the entire aim of communism does not offer a solution to the root problem

of mankind, and thus is destined to fail from the start. The Christian should know that the only

solution to a heart of stone is to be born again and given a heart of flesh.

Secondly, communism states that in order for the country to run efficiently, it needs to

abolish private property. This view though, is against what the Scripture holds and thus should

not be held by the believer. Throughout the Old Testament, the idea of ownership of land and

passing it down through the generations is held in an esteemed light. It is not a sin to own private

property, so long as the believer does not make it his idol. While Paul does encourage the church

to share its possessions, this is not an advocate for communism, in which no one can own

anything. Rather, he is emphasizing the fact that the church needs to tend to its own.
Finally, Communism teaches that man should depend solely on the state and sometimes it

goes so far as to say that man should worship the state. Surely, the believer can see why this is so

wrong. The first commandment clearly states that man is to have no other god besides God.

Aside from so blatantly violating this commandment, this goes against the theme of separation of

church and state that is held in the New Testament.

In conclusion, the fundamental principles of communism do not adhere to the teachings

held in Scripture. Pure communism believes that mans root problem is social injustice, that man

should abolish private property, and that man should worship the state. However, each of these

beliefs runs against the current of the Bible. However, should a believer by Gods will be placed

in a communist country, this does not mean that the Christian should organize a rebellion against

the government. Rather, he should pray for his leaders and render to Caesars what is Caesars.

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