Communisn as Christian Heresy

In commenting on another Blog, I made mention of Communism as a "Christian Heresy". So for the one who asks-

"Fuzz - Christian Heresy? How so? I would actually love to see a post explaining that one."

I first ran into this idea in reading some of Francis Schaeffer's stuff, but I don't remember exactly where. But it makes sense to me.

There is a tradition of "Christian socialism". I suppose a lot of this thought goes back to the book of Acts in the New Testament, specifically Acts 2

"42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and in fellowship [...] 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things in common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need."

It should be pointed out that Schaeffer specifically said "Idealistic" Communism, which I guess explains why it has never worked out in practice.

C.S. Lewis, in his Screwtape Letters, speaks of "Christianity and...." as a situation where the "and" ends up taking precedence over the "Christianity". So in the case of Christianity and Socialism, we keep the Socialism and lose the Christianity (which is about Him), resulting in heresy.

There is, of course, a place for social and economic justice in Christianity, but it can only come as a result of the change of heart resulting from the indwelling of the Spirit of God. And at least in this age, it will inevitably fall short due to the presence of sin in ourselves.

Anyhow, I hope this doesn't confuse folks too much.