The Libertarian From Nazareth?

[Aquila]

The Libertarian From Nazareth?
by Bill Butler

http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig9/butler-b1.html

Conclusion

Christ's words and actions reflect the libertarian commitment to the rights of person and property, and hint at the Austrian understanding of money. Jesus taught the Golden Rule and believed all individuals, including state actors, must observe it and must make reparations for violating it. He believed that taxation was theft and a violation of individual private property rights. He believed in wise, calculated, and non-violent civil disobedience. He believed that neither the state nor any collective group has a role in punishing or enforcing victimless crimes. Finally, he believed in sound money. One does not have to accept any particular Christian creed to know that politically, Jesus was a libertarian.

[bbyrd009]

Hmm...would a libertarian put forth a candidate for...president?
might be a pivotal Q.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by bbyrd009

Hmm...would a libertarian put forth a candidate for...president?
might be a pivotal Q.

We'd need a strong radio presence and open evaluation and criticism of the two primary parties.

[Michael The Disciple]

He told the Jews who were servants to Pharoh to pay taxes to Caeser. Does not sound like he was against taxes.

[tv1a]

Did Jesus practice what he preached? Anyone recall Jesus giving his coat to a poor person? Did Jesus give money to beggers? The miracle fish fry was courtesy of a little boy's lunch. Something to think about.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

He told the Jews who were servants to Pharoh to pay taxes to Caeser. Does not sound like he was against taxes.

And?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by tv1a

Did Jesus practice what he preached? Anyone recall Jesus giving his coat to a poor person? Did Jesus give money to beggers? The miracle fish fry was courtesy of a little boy's lunch. Something to think about.

But were any of the above "mandated" through government???