It was delivered to a parcel locker. No idea where that is. We don’t have parcel lockers in my neighborhood. I can’t get through to a person via usps 800# or at any of the 3 locations close to me. I am disabled and I’d like it delivered to my door like any other package.
Pencil' which I HIGHLY recommend. One thing that sets Lawrence Reed apart from ...
This book includes 'I, Pencil' which I HIGHLY recommend. One thing that sets Lawrence Reed apart from other liberty-minded individuals is that he writes less from an economics and praxeology perspective, and more about things the average person enjoys. In this book, he talks about what makes good character, and about individual responsibility. A quick, easy read.
This book put concisely the BIG issue that we currently face in the world. To often we are looking for the best candidate for the job or political office. We overlook or don't care to look at personal character of the people applying for the position. We look for the person with the outstanding skills. After we have made our choice and put the person with exceptional skills in place. We realize that the person we picked has no character. Now this person without character is using thous exceptional skills to undermind their boss or the voters. They now use the position they have been put into with no moral compass. Because they have little character that they stand on, they can change from being for one thing (the reason you picked, or hired them) to being against it, or you overnight. The only thing that matters to them, is themself, and their personal ends justify their means. Whom ever they lie to, cheat or steel from is ok to them, if they win! This will open your eyes to how much character really matters and how skills can be taught to thous who have good character. And if we don't look at character, their skills can destroy us.
Great book!
This book may be a little difficult for those with liberal leanings as it is very straight-forward and logical, but that is just how truth is. To claim Jesus's teachings fit a philosophy of coercion and domination of others is an egregious act of philosophical appropriation. This book addresses many common misconceptions of Jesus's teachings and how they relate to our current political/cultural insanity.
As someone who has worked in business while also being a member of the church, I appreciate Larry Reed's careful handling of Jesus' teachings alongside a discussion of economic policy and government. This book does a great job of bringing these two things together in an even-handed and intelligent way. It is rare to find a book and an author that can help expand one's knowledge of the spiritual while also educating on the economic. Well done!
Larry Reed has the ability to make complex issues simple. He does it again and again in his lectures and writings and has done it again here in his new book. Simple enough for people of all ages but deep enough to keep the true thinkers engaged and contemplative throughout. The truths taught here are universal and timeless and every home needs a copy of this book to sharpen our own knowledge and teach to our children as well.
Socialism is no longer creeping into America, it's being shoved down the throats of citizens at every turn. The media and the left are pushing it, but you'll also find Christians who should know better *attempting* to make the argument that Jesus was a socialist and would support overthrow of our current system of government (constitutional federal republic) to reflect a move to the "compassion" of socialism. They couldn't be more wrong or misguided. In 135 pages, Larry Reed clearly demonstrates that socialism is a system of force - something for which Jesus did not and would not advocate. The Bible teaches that God honors gifts from the heart, not compulsory and overbearing taxation to create an equitable society. It should be required reading in seminary, especially, as even many "Christian" pastors are seemingly confused about the subject. Buy it, devour it, share it.
It seems to be in fashion to claim that Jesus Christ was a socialist. Larry Reed's book "Was Jesus a Socialist?" brilliantly examines that claim using Biblical texts and debunks the myth that embracing socialism would make everyone's lives better and more closely aligned with Jesus' teachings. It's an immensely insightful book, thought-provoking and sometimes even humorous, though Larry wrote it because he knows the outcomes of socialism are no laughing matter. You'll want to share this book with your neighbors and friends so buy extra copies!
Lawrence Reed uses his monumental teaching skills to drive us through every element behind the notion that Jesus was a Socialis. From the religious tradition to the modern concept of social justice, the books deeply analizes the simple truth of these arguments, making of this a pleasent reading and a very informative one. It gives you the tools to make your own conlusions, and not only throws data at your face. That's why, I think, some people might not change their mind about Jesus by reading this book, but that's precisely the teachings of the Savior on social, politic and economic matter, teaching the right principle and letting people choose their way, and thats the tradition that Lawrence cleverly boards in this book.
This book was worth reading. I kept hearing and seeing from others that Jesus was a socialist but I don't think He fits into any "-ist" or system that we have in place in our world. When He first came, He didn't fit into any of those political or religious systems so what makes us think that He fits into any of our current systems? Anyway, that's the point of this book is to articulate that point much better than I just did with good points and support that I didn't consider. So I'm really glad I got this book and read it. I'd like to read other books by this author since his writing style is clear and easy to read.
