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In more modern times, due to its endorsement of the class system, verse three is not sung. [3][4][5] In addition, the sixth verse is nearly always omitted because the pastoral imagery within it is no longer true for most congregations.
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The rich man in his castle,
The poor man at his gate,
He made them, high or lowly,
And ordered their estate.
Originally posted by halfoldman
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Good point. However my Christian friends believe that there will be a capitalist class system in heaven, depending on your earthly life after salvation. She told me she'd rather lick John Hagee's toilet clean for eternity, as long as she doesn't go to hell.
Originally posted by troubleshooter
Originally posted by halfoldman
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"Jesus view of the Kindom of Heaven certainly wasn't socialism...
...but total equality with the lowliest jobs reserved for those who want to be the greatest.
Do you know any religion like that...I certainly don't."
Um, don't know how much you've read on older socialism, but that sounds EXACTLY like socialism. Things are never done on merit, simply by inverting an entrenched social order.
This is very problematic.
Originally posted by halfoldman
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Jesus also tells His followers to sell their clothes to buy weapons, Luke 22:35-38.
The rich man in his castle,
The poor man at his gate,
He made them, high or lowly,
And ordered their estate.
The LORD sends poverty and wealth;
he humbles and he exalts.
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness."
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?