Why Jesus Was Not a Socialist
On paper, collectivism is a very noble idea worth implementing among nations. In fact, much more can be done in groups than individually. At least in business and sports, much more revenue or victories can be achieved when you count on more people working towards the same outcome. So, it is with this rationale in mind that socialism promises equality for all citizens (Socialist International 2024, § 14). Simply put, it preaches the gospel of social justice which in practice, is a euphemism for the redistribution of wealth and resources with the less fortunate members of society. Up to this point, then, refuting collectivism as a political vision would sound like trying to stop well-intentioned politicians from implementing compassionate public policies. However, history, metrics, and reality demonstrate that collectivist or socialist regimes in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela did not work. To date, they have only managed to equalize poverty, forcing their citizens to migrate to other countries in search for jobs, safety, and political stability. In contrast, public and private sector individuals that are friendly or clients to those regimes, seem to thrive.
