Christianity and the Principle of Socialism

Christianity and the Principle of Socialism
2007.05.12 23:57

2 Thessalonians 3:10 read something like you mustn't eat unless you work. In other words, 'work in ability, get according to your ability.' I had thought it is a principle of socialism. I didn't know this catchphrase was taken from the verse in Bible.
This phrase is quite acceptable, but how about the phrase of communism which was 'work in ability, get as you want'. This is the reason communism is called an unrealistic idea in Utopia.
Many teachings in Christianity, especially those in Paul's are very realistic. He was a Roman citizen before he's a Christian, let alone Apostle. He exercised the freedom of belief under the full benevolence of Roman citizenry. It is necessary for Christians to be a good citizen before anything else.