Is the "Loaves and Fishes" story an example of socialism?

[Pieman333272]

A friend on facebook claimed this was an example of socialism, as Jesus took the fish and bread and gave everybody some. Is this accurate?

 

[davidv]

A friend on facebook claimed this was an example of socialism, as Jesus took the fish and bread and gave everybody some. Is this accurate?

This is not accurate. It is a story of God’s authority and power over nature.

 

[dandingo]

Did Jesus forcefully steal the fish and bread and give it to only the poor? I despise people that give political implications to Jesus.

Remember, Jesus said “Sell all your belongings and give it to the poor”, not “Steal others’ belongings and do with it what you see fit”.

 

[Rascalking]

Did Jesus forcefully steal the fish and bread and give it to only the poor? I despise people that give political implications to Jesus.

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I’m going to do a cartwheel to what you just said…here’s hoping I don’t knock over the lamp!

 

[karebear92]

He also didn’t give everybody a little bit. They were all satisfied with twelve baskets left over. He didn’t portion out the loaves; He made enough for everyone.

 

[Barbkw]

After the loaves and fish miracle, the people followed after Jesus, looking for their next free meal.

 

[Birdpreacher]

Jesus stole the ability of that kid to make some money off his fish. 2 Fish, 5000 people, food goes to the highest bidder, that would have made some nice $$$

 

[domandcarols]

Did Jesus forcefully steal the fish and bread and give it to only the poor? I despise people that give political implications to Jesus.

Remember, Jesus said “Sell all your belongings and give it to the poor”, not “Steal others’ belongings and do with it what you see fit”.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[ConstantineTG]

A friend on facebook claimed this was an example of socialism, as Jesus took the fish and bread and gave everybody some. Is this accurate?

If socialism can feed 5000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish, then yes

 

[Nelka]

Did Jesus forcefully steal the fish and bread and give it to only the poor? I despise people that give political implications to Jesus.

Remember, Jesus said “Sell all your belongings and give it to the poor”, not “Steal others’ belongings and do with it what you see fit”.

I like your answer.

 

[patrick457]

A friend on facebook claimed this was an example of socialism, as Jesus took the fish and bread and gave everybody some. Is this accurate?

Well, Socialism in its true definition is an economic system in which the means of production are commonly owned and controlled cooperatively, as opposed to Capitalism, which include elements such as include private ownership of the means of production, creation of goods or services for profit, competitive markets, and wage labor.

I know I’m a bit dumb when it comes to politics and economics, but how is the miracle of feeding the five thousand men (and more) an example of socialism?