Re: Is libertarianism at odds with Christianity?
Jesus advocated giving to the poor, but Jesus did not advocate forcing others to give to the poor.
Jesus told the rich man what he could do if he truly wanted to follow him. When instead the rich man walked away (rather than give all his treasures to the poor), Jesus let him.
From this, it appears that Jesus regarded the giving of charity as something each person is to decide for himself.
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