“The fact is, one can scour the Scriptures with a fine-toothed comb and find nary a word from Christ that endorses the forcible redistribution of wealth by political authorities. None, period.” -Lawrence W. Reed
[This could easily be misunderstood if one overlooks the word 'forcible' or even 'political authorities'. However, it is true. There is nothing in the scriptures to prevent voluntary and private redistribution, and that is, in fact, encouraged. But to force another at the point of a gun (which is what all government does) is not endorsed in scripture.]
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