Thus, Jesus sets the stage for the poor and gullible to give money to rich, opportunistic clerics.

Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on." Mark 12: 43-44

I bet as he watches Televangelists financially rape their congregations, Jesus wishes he could have that one back.

But how big is the needle?

But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." Mark 10: 24-25

Biblical scholars (especially ones that make a lot of money in the God business) understand that Jesus was referring to a REALLY BIG needle.

Jesus: pinko socialist or opportunistic capitalist?

Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." Mark 10:21

Is Jesus looking out for the poor or giving investment advice? It might be helpful to have a prospectus for the "heaven treasure," in order to make a better determination.