About deciding which parts are truthful, I have read several progressive studies (the names, I can't remember) and took what I learned from that. The pieces of scripture that resonate with me the most are Matthew 19:24 and 21:12-17 It is desirable and effective to "convert", let's say people to Marxism, adding them to our ranks, but some people cant be converted and unfortunately have to be taken out by force. But we should keep casualties low. I still haven't yet decided for a brand of socialism. I don't know what you mean about cats.