Renowned Baltimore neurosurgeon,Dr. ,shot into the spotlight when he spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast on February 7. During his time at the microphone he criticized Obamacare and government intrusion in healthcare and suggested a new alternative in which newborn babies would have a health savings account established. He also addressed the countrys taxes,spending, and deficit,and suggested we look to the Bible for the answer. This morning,he offered comments on the Presidents State of Union speech on Foxs popular morning show and again brought up the Bible and Gods plan for taxes. What is a tithe? Tithing and what it means to the church is a debated topic,but aside from that,biblically a tithe is one tenth of a persons annual income. In the Old Testament,tithes were taxes that funded the national budget in Israel which included the Levitical priests who acted as the civil government. In todays vernacular it was an income tax. A flat tax is fair In his speech at the prayer breakfast,Dr. Carson said,We dont necessarily have to do 10% but its the principle. He went on to say that Gods plan did not make exceptions for good years and bad years and explained that a tithe is fair because it is about proportionality. He went on to address the opinion of those who think a flat taxisnt fair because it doesnt hurt the people who make more. He asked, Where does it say youve got to hurt the guy? He just put a billion dollars in the pot. We dont need to hurt him. Its that kind of thinking that has resulted in 602 banks in the Cayman Islands. That money needs to be back here building our infrastructure and creating jobs. While this is clearly a strong philosophical difference from the countrys current economic direction,many people have found it a refreshing alternative that offers hope for real change. Carsons reviews the State of the Union address Last night in his State of the Union speech, President Obama said we cannot cut our way to prosperity. When Carson was asked his thoughts on the subject he said,This whole thing about the middle class –youve got to realize youre the president of everybody, upper class,middle class and lower class. What we need to be doing is coming up with policies that work for everyone. When all the interlocking parts are functioning well together then we have a strong union. Dr. Benjamin Carson grew up poor Dr. Carson knows what it is like to be poor. He grew up in a single parent family in a bad neighborhood in Detroit. His mother had a third grade education,but according to Carson she did not accept the role of victim. Instead she worked three jobs and stressed the importance of education to her sons. Today, Benjamin Carson is the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins and probably the most renowned specialist in his field. Suggested by the author Ben Carsons mother had third grade education and raised neurosurgeon MSNBCs host says Bible should not be used Inauguration Day Pope Benedict announces resignation (Video) Pistol packing pastor teaches others to protect themselves Life Religion & Spirituality Western Religions Dr. Benjamin Carson suggests flat tax is Gods plan See also Bible / Gods Plan / Taxes / Tithes / Benjamin Carson Benjamin Carson What we need to do is come up with something simple. And when I pick up my Bible,you know what I see? I see the fairest individual in the universe,God,and hes given us a system. Its called a tithe –Dr. Benjamin Carson 2013 National Prayer Breakfast “ You make $10 billion,you put in a billion. You make $10 you put in one. Of course youve got to get rid of the loopholes. - Dr. Benjamin Carson by: Donna Sundbald
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