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[–] pcdude ago 

Under duress or not, it is the word of God. Since He could not lie, it stands that the command to pay the taxes demanded by the government are valid. Paul make special note that the government is allowed by God to provide for the needs of the people in Romans 13 and Peter says something similar in 2 Peter. The early Christian view of government is that is was generally a force for good that could be made better by Christians.

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[–] SomeGoat ago  (edited ago)

A commandment from god to Moses cannot be contradicted by anyone.

Jesus merely clarified their interpretation.

No other human past or present has the authority to make any contradiction. Doing so is expressly forbidden. Jesus and moses are the word of god. Final, absolute and unquestionable.

Accept them. People should give charity freely and are commanded to give it.

Justifying theft in the name of god. Is perhaps one of the most horrendous things a person can do. It is wrong that so called christians would even attempt such a thing, Religious leaders peddling such notions are trying to line their own pocket. This was also criticised by Jesus and one of his biggest disappointments in organized religion

It is impossible to be both christian and left wing.