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References: (1) Marx’s 2 main publications are the books “Das Kapital”and “Communist Manifesto.” (2) The bedrock of understanding Marx is that he proposed an “economic interpretation of history” totally setting aside religious history, scientific history, etc. (3) To this time in history, Marxism has NEVER WORKED in real life — and, without exception, in the places where Marxism has been the government MODEL, Christians have always been PERSECUTED. That’s because there’s a FUNDAMENTAL DISTINCTION between Marxism and Christianity, a DEEP DIVIDE that cannot be BRIDGED. (4) Marxism is, at heart, an ATHEISTIC PHILOSOPHY with no room for belief in God. Given that fact we know that Marxism and Christianity cannot coexist philosophically. Karl Marx himself was clear on this point: “The first REQUISITE of the happiness of the people is the ABOLITION of religion.” (5) One of the basic tenets of Marxism is that the idea of PRIVATE PROPERTY must be ELIMINATED. Where Marxism has taken root, property owners will see their property CONFISCATED by the state. (6) The Bible honors WORK and teaches that “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat” (2Thess. 3:10). The REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH mandated by Marxism destroys accountability and the biblical WORK ETHIC. Jesus’ parable of the talents in Matt. 25:14-30 clearly teaches our responsibility to serve God with our (private) resources. There is no way to reconcile Marxism with the Christ’s parable of the talents. (7) Marxism is ultimately about MATERIAL things; Christianity, on the other hand, is about SPIRITUAL things. (8) The Marxist concept of the clash of classes is totally contrary to the Lord Jesus Christ’s teaching. This is Episode 217.

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