When the State Plays God by Dr Timothy Mann Article 4 of 5  |  Why Socialism Is Anti-Biblical Series Socialism, Family, Church, and the Doctrine of Sin Every system of government rests on assumptions about human beings, who we are, what we need, and who is responsible for meeting those needs. Socialism’s assumptions, followed to their conclusion, lead somewhere the Bible cannot endorse. Not because the concern is wrong, but because the prescription misdiagnoses the patient. God’s Design: Family First Scripture is unambiguous about who bears primary responsibility for meeting human needs. It starts with the family. Paul writes in…

Compelled or Cheerful? by Dr Timothy Mann Article 3 of 5  |  Why Socialism Is Anti-Biblical Series Why Forced Generosity Isn’t Biblical Charity Let me ask you a straightforward question. If someone reaches into your wallet without your permission and donates your money to a worthy cause, have you been generous? Of course not. You haven’t given anything. Something was taken from you, regardless of where it ended up. That distinction matters far more than it might first appear. Because one of socialism’s most powerful appeals is its claim to be compassionate toward the poor. While it is true that…

Whose Property Is It, Anyway? by Dr Timothy Mann Article 2 of 5  |  Why Socialism Is Anti-Biblical Series What the Bible Says About Stewardship and Work There’s a question underneath the socialist argument that doesn’t always get asked plainly: Who does property belong to? Socialism’s answer, however it’s dressed up, is ultimately this: the collective. The state. The community is managed by a central authority. Private ownership is viewed with suspicion, as though accumulation is inherently selfish and the only fair distribution is an equal one. But that’s not how God sees it. Not even close. God Designed Stewardship…