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Is the view of the proletariat as 'the lowest' contradictory to Christ's teachings on the poor?

Glorifying poverty is a poison that numbs the spirit, while labeling people as 'lowest' keeps them trapped; true compassion lies in eradicating poverty through intelligence and action.

— Osho
According to Osho, the supposed clash between Marxist talk of the proletariat as ‘lowest’ and Jesus’ beatification of the poor is a false issue: both frames exploit the poor. Glorifying poverty is “poison” that numbs revolt; labeling people ‘lowest’ still keeps them trapped. The only spiritual task is to condemn and eradicate poverty through intelligence, technology, and compassion.

Don’t call poor people holy or the lowest—just end poverty for real.

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