Were the Actions of Believers in Acts 2-4 Socialism or Charity?

Were the Actions of Believers in Acts 2-4 Socialism or Charity?
The actions of believers in Acts 2-4 were charity. First, the believers sometimes sold some properties and possessions and took the proceeds to the apostle, who shared with those in need. Second, they only sold some of their properties according to need and voluntarily gave without the state forcing them to do it (Lindsley, 2017, pp. 90-91).
Why is the ownership of property important to capitalism?
Property ownership is important to capitalism as it offers the owner a valuable resource they can trade-in when they need to, thus promoting their economic efficiency.
What is the main role of government?
The government’s primary role is to take authority over the people by establishing the law and providing for them. It is also responsible for punishing evildoers and praising those who uphold the law (Lindsley, 2017, pp. 104-105).
Read the stories in Daniel 3 & 6 and tell how those men were justified in not obeying the king?
The men were justified not to obey the king as he forced them to worship an idol and forbade them to worship the true God (New International Version, 2011, Daniel, 3 and 6).
What was Samuel’s reaction to giving Israel a King?
Samuel disapproved of the Israelite’s need for a king. According to him, kings would take all their children, their best fields, seeds, and best men and enslave them.
What does the “cultural mandate” God gave have to do with government and economics?
The mandate informs human beings of the position God have put them in ruling over everything and utilizing the God-given potential to create all things. Therefore, by utilizing their creativity, they can utilize the resources provided to start thriving businesses (Lindsley, 2017, pp. 111-113).
Why does creativity thrive in freedom?
Because freedom allows people to develop new creative products, establish new businesses, innovative products and businesses, and new ways of expression.
Should the government limit opportunities for starting and owning a business? What business would you want to start? 
The government should not limit opportunities to open businesses, as it crashes people’s spirits and creates a lack of desire to serve or sell (Lindsley, 2017, pp. 113-114). I want to start a coffee supply business to supply the US with different blends of coffee beans grown in Asia.
Chapter 5
Why did Marx say that capitalism is exploitive? 
It was exploitive as it facilitated owners of capitalism to infringe on workers’ rights by taking their rightfully earned profits.
Why did Rousseau say that capitalism is exploitive? 
It was exploitive as countries failed to establish and enforce property rights, which led to inequalities.
What were the conditions in factories like during the industrial revolution?
During this era, laborers worked in factories known as sweatshops, which lacked air-conditioning, where they worked for protracted hours with low pay (Lindsley, 2017, pp. 155-156).
Why did workers submit to such hardships? 
Workers endured such hardships as factory jobs were among the best jobs a poor person could get, and they had better working conditions, mo...