As Christians who actually read the Bible, many of us prefer capitalism over socialism because capitalism honors the freedom that God gives us. Socialism, on the other hand, replaces divine liberty with human control.
When you listen to Zohran Mamdani’s passionate speeches, his entire plan revolves around nationalizing private property — taking what individuals built and placing it under government authority.
Why Socialists Target Private Property
Grocery stores are a perfect example. They operate on razor-thin margins. Because of existing price controls, they often sell non-food products just to stay profitable. Meanwhile, minimum-wage laws — another form of government-imposed price control — artificially inflate costs, forcing stores to “absorb” losses in the name of “social justice.”
Progressives convince the public that these wage laws fight poverty, but in truth, they simply transfer the burden to business owners and consumers.
Now, Mamdani wants to extend this thinking to housing. His rent-freeze proposals and cradle-to-grave “rent control” vision amount to nationalizing property that doesn’t comply with his socialist agenda. Imagine what happens if he’s given even more power — effectively becoming a dictator over New York City real estate.
Even dictators struggle to get their subjects to obey. Mamdani’s dream of government ownership will not work — not because the idea is new, but because human nature rejects servitude.
When Government Plays God
Socialists often reject both Christ and capitalism. But when they finally reach power, they behave like demigods, trying to dictate how complex human beings should live, speak, and earn.
In Mamdani’s case, he’s already warning property owners: if you don’t comply with my housing agenda, your property could be seized by the city.
But New Yorkers, once known for their rugged individualism, won’t submit easily. If Mamdani bullies property owners, his next battle will be with his own workforce. New York’s labor unions are notoriously corrupt — from the police all the way down to day laborers. And while socialists dream of control, criminals and opportunists always find ways to exploit moral weakness in leadership.
That’s why capitalism works better. In capitalism, individuals act out of self-interest to protect and improve their property. They take ownership and responsibility. In socialism, ownership is stripped away, and everyone waits for the government to fix what no one owns.
Capital Flight and the Inevitable Collapse
Socialists hate capital appreciation — they view profit as immoral, something to be seized for “the collective good.” But when you combine government corruption with public apathy, you get capital flight. The productive people — the ones who maintain cities, create jobs, and pay taxes — leave.
And when they leave, those who remain are forced to pay higher taxes to fund collapsing programs. Once the government nationalizes property, it also inherits all maintenance costs. That’s when socialism turns tyrannical — because the system can only survive through force.
History Repeats: From Castro to Mamdani
Look at Fidel Castro’s Cuba. His socialist paradise dissolved into full-blown communism. Christianity was restricted and, in some cases, outright banned. Why? Because Castro couldn’t tolerate competition with his “socialist vision.”
Socialists always try to replace God. They burn books, rewrite history, and silence dissent — exactly as the National Socialists did in Germany. When they can’t burn books, they cancel and condemn.
Even in the Church, tyranny can creep in. If your pastor demands obedience rather than cultivating understanding, you may be under spiritual socialism. Remember: Christ doesn’t ask for submission through fear — He calls us to volunteer our hearts through love.
The Rich, the Proud, and the Blind
Socialists often twist Scripture to justify envy. The story of the rich man and the camel (Matthew 19:24) isn’t about wealth being evil — it’s about where your heart is.
Wealth used to glorify God and help others is good. Wealth hoarded for self-glory is sin.
Socialists hoard power the same way — pretending to fight greed while craving control. They don’t want equality under God; they want to be gods themselves.
When you force people to “do good,” it’s no longer good — it’s fear. A strong God doesn’t need to rule by fear. Jesus commanded us to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind, not to tremble under tyranny.
Socialism and Submission
Socialism and certain interpretations of Islam share this core idea: submission to authority. Mamdani and many like him want you to “submit” to the state. But true Christianity is not about forced submission — it’s about freely choosing to serve God out of love.
Unlike Islam, where followers are told to submit to Allah through hierarchy, Christians are invited to reason, question, and seek. We debate, study, and discern — because none of us can fully grasp the greatness of Jesus Christ.
That’s why Christ spoke in parables: His words weren’t just for the people of His time but for every generation to come — including ours, where censorship, fear, and political manipulation dominate society.
The Spiritual Battle Behind Socialism
When the public crucified Jesus, they didn’t do it because He was evil — they did it because He spoke truth that offended power.
He overturned tables. He challenged corruption. He refused to submit to the state’s version of morality.
That same spirit of persecution lives in modern socialism. Those who hate Christ always seek to silence dissent. They label truth as “hate speech” and treat conviction as a crime.
To be clear, New Yorkers have every right to vote for socialism. But Christians have the right — and the duty — to warn them of what happens when too much power is given to one man. Mamdani’s next enemies will not be billionaires — they’ll be anyone who refuses to bow to his ideology.
People who reject Christ always look for non-Christian ways to solve spiritual problems — and they always end up creating new forms of slavery.
Final Word
This is not just politics — it’s a spiritual war.
Socialism promises equality but delivers tyranny. Capitalism rewards stewardship, freedom, and personal responsibility — values rooted in Scripture.
If socialists take your property, remember this — your true treasure is not on earth but in Heaven. All property ultimately belongs to God. Do not submit to tyranny; instead, use that moment to deepen your faith and strengthen your conviction in the God of Christian Scripture.
Love Christ with all your soul, mind, and heart.
Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today.
