There is a very prominent "socialist influenced" movement within the church.

It largely comes from Jesus teachings about giving and the early church's habit of sharing with those in need. In my experience Christians who lean into socialism and away from "capitalism" understand neither economic system or economics.

I get why people think Jesus was a socialist. This isn't because it is true but because socialists have co-opted Christian practice. The problem with this is that Christian practice is meant to be done by Christian individuals and the church. Not a secular institution that uses violence to enact equality.

What I like about this article is how it points out the two examples of subjective value and private property rights. Both of these views are antithetical to socialism. Socialism is not just wrong, it is evil. Its not that I can't afford socialism. Its that the poor can't afford it.

I have a t-shirt that says the following:

Socialism simply does not work. It leads to starvation and poverty. Free markets and ones led by a morally strong people lead to prosperity and abundance.