There is a trend among the Millennial (and younger) generation to embrace Socialism. By contrast, America was founded on principles which are antithetical to Socialism. Our country embraces a free market. A recent Gallop poll from last year reported that among those ages 18 to 29, that 51% prefer Socialism. We talk about this trend and also contrast Socialism with biblical moral law from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. We are commanded as Christians to not covet the property of others. Further, this principle of private property is protected by God's law when it forbids us to steal from others. A particularly grievous form of theft is when a government takes (i.e., robs) from one person and gives the money or goods to another. Legalized thievery is not godly and undermines a free culture. We explore if there are any cases in history where a country with Communism (or Socialism) resulted in human flourishing. The answer may shock you. What of the so-called "womb-to-tomb, nanny-state" government? What does God offer for people? He offers a bottoms up voluntary charity. This works so very well. But it also depends on people not being "taxed to death."

God cares about this issue of Socialism. What is covetousness? It is an inward desire and lust for that which another person has. This covetousness comes to fruition when the act of stealing is carried out. But first the sin of covetousness occurs in the human heart. Our guest also talks about what Jesus had to say about the Good Samaritan. Participants: Dr. Paul Kengor, Dan Elmendorf