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…

A Pastoral Word About Socialism by Dr Timothy Mann Article 1 of 5  |  Why Socialism Is Anti-Biblical Series Every generation inherits a set of ideas it didn’t ask for. Some of those ideas are helpful. Some are dangerous. And some are dangerous precisely because they sound so compassionate. Socialism is one of those ideas. Let me be clear about what this series is and what it isn’t. This is not a political rant. It is not a partisan argument dressed up in Bible verses. It’s a pastoral reflection, the kind of thing I believe every follower of Christ needs…