"The difference between socialism and the United Order is that socialism is carried out by coercion and force by the government" is the most tired conservative Mormon take. It's so unfathomably dumb that I don't even know how to respond to it.

First of all, let's have a conversation about coercion because it is really complicated.

Second of all, let's have a conversation about the social contract and collective action in a democracy.

Third of all, let's talk about how systems are complex, society is big, and people fall through the cracks.

Fourth of all, let's have a conversation about how if you are mad that some of your money goes to create systems to help keep people out of poverty, you are an asshole and you are going to hell.

For serious, the Bible talks about this A LOT.

If you want to die on a "muh free agency" hill, go nuts, but this is a bad one.

Fifth of all, let's remember that the only libertarian in the Book of Mormon was Korihor, the antichrist.