I've addressed this topic before but I would like to look at it from a deferent angle. Is it biblical (christian) to support government taxing others to help those in need?
The question is not asking if you support paying more of your taxes for the purpose of helping the needy, even though I would ask why anyone would do that when they can give to the Church and see that Christ name is lifted by the donation.
Matt 6:1 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
With Love
Bob
