[MD] Theocracy, Secularism, and Democracy

[John Carl]

More interjection by John (and Paul)  to Arlo and Platt,

[P]
> I ask again, is helping the poor (welfare benefits) Christian law? If not,
> what's the basis?
>
> [Arlo]
> I've never heard anyone argue that welfare laws were enacted because that
> was
> the will of the christian god, have you?
>
> [P]
> Not directly, but certainly "blessed are the poor" is part of Christian
> theology. But to repeat, what is the basis of law in your opinion?
>


In my opinion, the basis of the law stems from liberal individualism which
over-emphasized the value of the individual to the point where ironically,
the state supports life for nothing.  The bible isn't really all that
welfare-oriented, imo.

"Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and
travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:    Not
because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to
follow us.
 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would
not work, neither should he eat."

2nd Thesselonians 3:8-10