The Pope On Wealth Redistribution

Time Magazine reports on the Pope's call for redistribution of wealth:

Pope Francis reaffirmed his plea on Friday for world leaders to redistribute wealth from the rich to the poor during an address before top U.N. officials and called for a global initiative to reduce the income gap.

Here is what the Pope said:

“The gaze, often silent, of that part of the human family which is cast off, left behind, ought to awaken the conscience of political and economic agents and lead them to generous and courageous decisions with immediate results, like the decision of Zacchaeus.”

See a difference?  Not a single word about redistribution.  Nor had he said so, would it be a "reaffirmation " since he has never called for redistribution before.  How come so many want to believe the lies Time Magaine reports, especially when with two clicks you can get an accurate report?

And, by the way, Zacchaeus, to whom the Pope refers, was a tax collector, who repented.  If there is any message at all, it is tax collectors and their masters need to repent immediately so that good effects can be felt by the poor immediately.

Now you know why the Pope is misquoted, nay, lied about.  He speaks the truth.

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