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How can Republicans argue that Jesus was neither a hippie nor a socialist?

How can Republicans argue that Jesus was neither a hippie nor a socialist?

I think in modern terms, he does fit these descriptions in many ways (though not exactly).

Of course, he never participated in the drugs (other than marijuana) and ‘free love’…but he did advocate peace, and loving everyone- even your enemies. He also said that we are to care for the poor and the oppressed. In fact, the early Christian communities depicted in the book of Acts look very much like socialist hippie communes. They shared absolutely everything with each other, and they spent all their time together learning about God… yet they were always inviting more people in. Everyone was cared for, everyone was loved. They would even sell their own possessions to meet each others’ needs!

This is what makes it very hard for me to understand why Christianity is associated with the Republican party… it seems so radically different from the teachings of Jesus.

I suggest you read “Jesus for President” by Shane Claiborne. A very, very good book that addresses issues such as these.

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