Why is income inequality a bad thing?

[ClimateSanity]

If everyone's standard of living rises because of an economic system, why is it intolerable if that same system causes gaps in levels of income? The organization for economic and cooperation (OECD) issued a report with the following quote:

"Fiscal redistribution through taxes and transfers plays a crucial role in containing the impact of market income inequality on disposable income… Policies aimed at promoting growth should consider how growth will have an impact on many other outcomes, and how to ensure that those policies avoid the “grow first, distribute later” assumption that has characterised the economic paradigm until recently. It is now clear that growth strategies need to consider from the outset the way in which their benefits will be distributed to different income groups. … Inequalities tear at the fabric of our societies. Inequality of incomes translates seamlessly into inequality of opportunities for children, including education, health and jobs, and lower future prospects to flourish individually and collectively. …inequalities are reaching a tipping point."

Their goal should be on reducing poverty instead of reducing inequality.

Why is the left so obsessed with inequality?

Here is the link to the story:

https://fee.org/articles/the-oecd-l...?utm_medium=push&utm_source=push_notification


The article is put out by the foundation for economic education....a source of very enlightening information.

 

[jgarden]

Acts 4:31-35 The Believers Share Their Possessions

31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.

33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all

34 that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales

35 and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.

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- they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

- All the believers were one in heart and mind

- No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,

- they shared everything they had

- there were no needy persons among them.

- it (money) was distributed to anyone who had need

Conservative Christians are forever advocating a "literal" interpretation of the Bible - but I doubt that this will be one of them!

The act of sharing all one's possessions so that there would be "no needy persons among them," while under the influence of the "Holy Spirit," would now be considered tantamount to "blasphemy" amongst conservative Christians!

 

[patrick jane]

If everyone's standard of living rises because of an economic system, why is it intolerable if that same system causes gaps in levels of income? The organization for economic and cooperation (OECD) issued a report with the following quote:

"Fiscal redistribution through taxes and transfers plays a crucial role in containing the impact of market income inequality on disposable income… Policies aimed at promoting growth should consider how growth will have an impact on many other outcomes, and how to ensure that those policies avoid the “grow first, distribute later” assumption that has characterised the economic paradigm until recently. It is now clear that growth strategies need to consider from the outset the way in which their benefits will be distributed to different income groups. … Inequalities tear at the fabric of our societies. Inequality of incomes translates seamlessly into inequality of opportunities for children, including education, health and jobs, and lower future prospects to flourish individually and collectively. …inequalities are reaching a tipping point."

Their goal should be on reducing poverty instead of reducing inequality.

Why is the left so obsessed with inequality?

Here is the link to the story:

https://fee.org/articles/the-oecd-l...?utm_medium=push&utm_source=push_notification


The article is put out by the foundation for economic education....a source of very enlightening information.

Sounds like socialism

 

[jgarden]

Sounds like socialism

Every other modern democracy in the world is "socialist" - by American standards!

These governments operate under such "socialist" ideas that in the 21stC it is no longer permissible to deliberately condemn millions of their poorer citizens with "pre-existing medical conditions" to be sacrificed so that a wealthy few can receive yet another tax cut!

 

[The Berean]

Acts 4:31-35 The Believers Share Their Possessions

31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.

33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all

34 that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales

35 and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.

********************************************
- they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

- All the believers were one in heart and mind

- No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,

- they shared everything they had

- there were no needy persons among them.

- it (money) was distributed to anyone who had need

Conservative Christians are forever advocating a "literal" interpretation of the Bible - but I doubt that this will be one of them!

The act of sharing all one's possessions so that there would be "no needy persons among them," while under the influence of the "Holy Spirit," would now be considered tantamount to "blasphemy" amongst conservative Christians!

Yes, the Holy Spirit was the driving force for the early Christians to share their wealth with the poor, not through GOVERNMENT force through excessive taxes.

I thought you were an atheist, jgarden? Why are you quoting Scripture since you don't believe the Bible?

 

[ClimateSanity]

Acts 4:31-35 The Believers Share Their Possessions

31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.

33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all

34 that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales

35 and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.

********************************************
- they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

- All the believers were one in heart and mind

- No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,

- they shared everything they had

- there were no needy persons among them.

- it (money) was distributed to anyone who had need

Conservative Christians are forever advocating a "literal" interpretation of the Bible - but I doubt that this will be one of them!

The act of sharing all one's possessions so that there would be "no needy persons among them," while under the influence of the "Holy Spirit," would now be considered tantamount to "blasphemy" amongst conservative Christians!

I wasn't talking about Christianity. If an economic system raises people out of poverty and increases inequality why is that bad?

If an economic system strives for equality and yet drives everyone's standard of living lower and pushes more people into poverty, why would you support it?

 

[ClimateSanity]

Every other modern democracy in the world is "socialist" - by American standards!

These governments operate under such "socialist" ideas that in the 21stC it is no longer permissible to deliberately condemn millions of their poorer citizens with "pre-existing medical conditions" to be sacrificed so that a wealthy few can receive yet another tax cut!

And if your health care policy makes insurance unaffordable to vast numbers of people who previously could afford it, why is that a good thing ?

 

[jgarden]

I wasn't talking about Christianity. If an economic system raises people out of poverty and increases inequality why is that bad?

If an economic system strives for equality and yet drives everyone's standard of living lower and pushes more people into poverty, why would you support it?

Can an economic system based on the "Holy Spirit" be all bad!

 

[ClimateSanity]

What economic system is based on the Holy Spirit?

 

[jgarden]

Yes, the Holy Spirit was the driving force for the early Christians to share their wealth with the poor, not through GOVERNMENT force through excessive taxes.

Conservative Christians are adamant that the government impose their religious ideas (school prayer, repeal Roe v Wade, opposition to gay marriage) on other Americans BUT they draw the line when it comes sharing their wealth with the poor!

thought you were an atheist, jgarden? Why are you quoting Scripture since you don't believe the Bible?

Apparently I don't fall into your narrow conservative definition of what constitutes a Christian - GOOD!

 

[jgarden]

What economic system is based on the Holy Spirit?

Conservative Christians want the government to promote their religious agenda (school prayer, repeal Roe v Wade, opposition to gay marriage) but when it comes to the poor, they are strangely quiet!

 

[ClimateSanity]

Is the opposition to the murder of the unborn strictly a Christian thing?

 

[ClimateSanity]

Conservative Christians want the government to promote their religious agenda (school prayer, repeal Roe v Wade, opposition to gay marriage) but when it comes to the poor, they are strangely quiet!

How does that answer my question?

 

[The Berean]

Conservative Christians are adamant that the government impose their religious ideas (school prayer, repeal Roe v Wade, opposition to gay marriage) on other Americans BUT they draw the line when it comes sharing their wealth with the poor.

Pure nonsense.

Apparently I don't fall into your narrow conservative definition of what constitutes a Christian - GOOD!

So are you an atheist or not? Simple question.

 

[jgarden]

And if your health care policy makes insurance unaffordable to vast numbers of people who previously could afford it, why is that a good thing ?

Most countries have adopted a universal healthcare system, where medical costs as a % of the GDP are all far lower than in America!

 

[Ktoyou]

Pure nonsense.


So are you an atheist or not? Simple question.

He is more addle-minded than atheist

 

[Lighthouse]

If everyone's standard of living rises because of an economic system, why is it intolerable if that same system causes gaps in levels of income? The organization for economic and cooperation (OECD) issued a report with the following quote:

"Fiscal redistribution through taxes and transfers plays a crucial role in containing the impact of market income inequality on disposable income… Policies aimed at promoting growth should consider how growth will have an impact on many other outcomes, and how to ensure that those policies avoid the “grow first, distribute later” assumption that has characterised the economic paradigm until recently. It is now clear that growth strategies need to consider from the outset the way in which their benefits will be distributed to different income groups. … Inequalities tear at the fabric of our societies. Inequality of incomes translates seamlessly into inequality of opportunities for children, including education, health and jobs, and lower future prospects to flourish individually and collectively. …inequalities are reaching a tipping point."

Their goal should be on reducing poverty instead of reducing inequality.

Why is the left so obsessed with inequality?

Here is the link to the story:

https://fee.org/articles/the-oecd-l...?utm_medium=push&utm_source=push_notification


The article is put out by the foundation for economic education....a source of very enlightening information.

:AMR:

Income inequality doesn't exist. You get paid for the job you do, based on your education and/or experience. Depending on the type of job education may play no role whatsoever.

Also, you work for wages or salary upon which you have agreed. If you don't like it seek employment elsewhere that pays something more to your wants/needs.

 

[ClimateSanity]

Most countries have adopted a universal healthcare system, where medical costs as a % of the GDP are all far lower than in America!

But somehow in America , our attempt at universal healthcare has put it out of reach for most of the middle class.

 

[intojoy]

Because it is just fornication money for the dead beats


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[eider]

Yes, the Holy Spirit was the driving force for the early Christians to share their wealth with the poor, not through GOVERNMENT force through excessive taxes.

I thought you were an atheist, jgarden? Why are you quoting Scripture since you don't believe the Bible?

...so you'll overlook, or ignore, those beautiful verses?

Maybe it's best if you scan through your bible for any verses that support ridiculously unreasonably high levels of wealth...... but you won't find any. Not even Kings could keep an unreasonable amount of gold, or silver.... BY LAW!