God and Money

This is a question for everyone, whether your religious or not. Think of it as a thought experiment.

Based on the common ideal of God, what kind of social economic system would he be in favor of? Capitalism, communism, socialism, feudalism, some kind of hybrid, etc? Give a reason of why you think that.

Also if your concept of God is different from the common opinion then add that as well.

God wouldn't give a crap; he's freaking god!

He wouldn't need to worry about money/

God wouldn't give a crao; he's freaking god!

DJ-Lafleur

I consider god to be more of a force or a system than a metaphysical entity. I mean, the word "god" is derived from the word "good", just like "devil" comes from "evil." I think of it more of as a way for humans to live, or a goal to strive by, for complete peace and enlightenment.

That said...I would say somewhere along the lines of a socialism/capitalism mix. Lots of programs to help the needy, protect the earth, etc., but open enough to allow people to follow their dreams and ambitions and create the life they want.

well jesus said some pretty hard words towards the witch so i say communism .He tells people to sell there goods and give to the poor . treath others as you want to be treated. he also said "blessed by thy poor"

This is a question for everyone, whether your religious or not. Think of it as a thought experiment.

Based on the common ideal of God, what kind of social economic system would he be in favor of? Capitalism, communism, socialism, feudalism, some kind of hybrid, etc? Give a reason of why you think that.

Also if your concept of God is different from the common opinion then add that as well.

Diablo-B

Money would not exist

He'd would have created a world were this wouldn't have even needed to be debated. But he didn't (possibly proof he doesn't exist? :o)Brainkiller05

Christians would say he gave man free will.

God = money grows on trees.

None. Because God doesn't actually step in and ever do anything.

Monarchy, with God as the absolute monarch. th3warr1or

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This is a question for everyone, whether your religious or not. Think of it as a thought experiment.

Based on the common ideal of God, what kind of social economic system would he be in favor of? Capitalism, communism, socialism, feudalism, some kind of hybrid, etc? Give a reason of why you think that.

Also if your concept of God is different from the common opinion then add that as well.

bsman00

Money would not exist

People keep saying money wouldn't exist except for that fact that during the early times of humans money didn't exist... everything was straight up bartering and trading. Infact some societies in africa and in the Americas didn't even use money at the times of the slave trade and during the discovery of america.

God wouldn't give a crap; he's freaking god!

He wouldn't need to worry about money/

DJ-Lafleur

I second this comment.

in the land of the stick figures, the golden stick man is god. But in reality, the 3d mentally challenged kid who drew them is god.Perd1t1on

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]Monarchy, with God as the absolute monarch. Dylan_11

[QUOTE="DJ-Lafleur"]

God wouldn't give a crao; he's freaking god!

Diablo-B

[QUOTE="Dylan_11"][QUOTE="th3warr1or"]Monarchy, with God as the absolute monarch. th3warr1or

Honestly if you don't like what God is doing, I suppose that's just too bad. th3warr1or

[QUOTE="Dylan_11"][QUOTE="th3warr1or"]Monarchy, with God as the absolute monarch. th3warr1or

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]Honestly if you don't like what God is doing, I suppose that's just too bad. Dylan_11

[QUOTE="Dylan_11"][QUOTE="th3warr1or"]Honestly if you don't like what God is doing, I suppose that's just too bad. th3warr1or

I dunno what any of those actually mean. :P

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]Monarchy, with God as the absolute monarch. Dylan_11

Is that you glenn beck? :P

I dunno what any of those actually mean. :P

cheesyjon

Dictatorialsm. He controls everything. He appoints a human being to control everyone beneath him. Humanity is unhappy, God is happy.

Economic systems are developed as a way to utilize limited resources. God has infinite resources, so he wouldn't need an economic system.

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I dunno what any of those actually mean. :P

GazaAli

On a regular basis, yes. This isn't a regular basis. :P

Communism or Socialism I would believe.

Fractional Reserve Banking - whatever economy that leads into, so be it!!! :twisted:

Fractional Reserve Banking - whatever economy that leads into, so be it!!! :twisted:

_R34LiTY_

Your signature is horrifying. I like it.

Why would a Supreme Being care or even acknowledge money? It's a man made concept, AND it's the root of all evil, so I doubt God would have any interest in it.

Well, Jesus was a Socailist, and Jesus = God, so...

"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.' "They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' "He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'

Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, "Here's a good seat for you," but say to the poor man, "You stand there" or "Sit on the floor by my feet," have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?

You know, if God Himself picked a system for us to live in, I know it would look much different than the systems we know.

Feudalism. If you read the Bible, God is pretty badass. Feudalism also generally leads to pretty badass things. It's a perfect match.

Capitalism. In the parable of the talents the lord was pleased with the servants that worked to increase their talents, and displeased with the servant that didn't work and didn't increase his talents. If Jesus were a Commie, the parable would have ended with the lord taking all the talents away from the three servants and redistributing them equally between them.

Why would a creator of the universe be concerned with money or the money of others?