Christ didn't advocate coercion either
Advocate? No. Acknowledge the presence and continuation of coercion, most certainly He did, and that included not just coercion but major persecution all the way to horrible deaths. Of course, He wasn't wrong.
Forcing others to give as you would give is just that. That's what charity is for.
We weren't talking about charity but taxes to run the government.
You believe it's fine to pay the same tax % that someone making a shadow of what you or I do. Sure that would be great for us, but I do not believe it is either fair or in the best interest of the country. Put people in a situation where they cannot meet their essential needs and they will dispair or rebel. There is much more of that coming, and soon.
I don't feel like going into any detail beyond that. I have much to do today and need to get to it.
We can agree to disagree. Have a nice day.
