Originally Posted by PuritanCovenanter

The functions of state and Church are separate. It is not the Governments job to do the Churches work nor the Churches job to do the work of the State. They should cooperate with each other under the Kingship of Messiah the Prince though. Maybe there is some cross over in some issues but I don't think the church was socialistic as defined in the terms of governmental rule. It was not forced taxation but voluntary giving by individuals.