In the 20th century the free market proved superior for meeting human needs than socialism. Yet many Christians, rightly concerned about the poor, blame capitalism for the world's ills. However arguments are made that the biblical Kingdom of Heaven does not come through enforced government economic plans. Rather, it derives from virtuous, hardworking men and women who strive to abolish poverty through acts of charity. While some government safety nets may be in order, government redistribution of wealth is usually a disincentive for production, lowering economic production and exacerbating social problems.
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