U.S. History Question #9

In Matthew 5:44 Jesus says, "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you."

Zechariah 7:9-10 says, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your heart.”



Discuss with your parents the following questions...
In what ways have American churches failed to obey these verses from God's word?

 

How do you think this has affected the growth of government social reforms and programs?

 

 

World Cultures Question #9

Acts 2:44-45 says "All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need."

This verse from Acts is often used by people to prove that communism is based on Christian principles. 

Is there any truth to the idea that Christianity teaches communism? Why or why not?



Also, ask your parents or grandparents about their memories of the Soviet Union and the Cold War.



Record their answers along with your answer to the first question.