Was Jesus a communist?

[white_wolf]

15. Communal fits Jesus and the 12 very well.

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It's important to remember that Christianity, like Buddhism, began as religion of world renouncers. "Sell all that you have and follow me." Christianity has largely abandoned that idea, but it is still strong in Buddhism, especially Theravada or the "Way of the Elders." Though, to be fair Mahayana, is very strongly geared towards lay followers though the Sangha is still honored.

I'll say this, if Jesus were to return, I think he would be shocked at what has happened to his teachings. He would have hated the capitalists worship of wealth "You cannot serve God and wealth, a man can only have one Master." IF Jesus were to return, he wouldn't recognize the Christian Church today.

As for the "godless communists", I fear we brought that on ourselves. Some communists seem to have this stupid obsession with eradicating religion, which is a terrible move from a tactical and cultural perspective. I don't want to get rid of religion, I just want it out of politics. Preach the Gospel, preach the revelation of the Prophet, teach the Dharma, but do not use the State to do so.