Conservative retelling of 'loaves and fishes' story. Saw yrs ago

[Act_of_Reparation]

8. I'm not sure why we keep doing these.

I mean, it's not like the conservatives find this line of argumentation particularly compelling. They know their Bible better than moderates, and like orthodox believers of any faith, they are well acquainted with the loopholes that allow them to weasel their way out of theologically sticky situations.

You throw the loaves and fishes in their faces, and they'll just tell you that Jesus was exhorting his followers to be personally charitable, that not once did he demand compulsory "charity" through sweeping, official social programs. And he didn't. Which is unfortunate... the Earthly manifestation of the omniscient, omipotent God should have had more foresight.