Is there a legitimate theological argument against universal health care? It seems that on a strictly theological basis, Christians should want to see health needs met in a sustainable manner that would result in more opportunities for thriving amongst the least of these.

A biblical anthropology would argue that imagebearers have inherent dignity that is not determined by what they do (e.g. employment) but rather by whose they are (i.e. made in the image of God). Likewise, the imago dei is corporate in its nature, and we therefore are all

knit together so that we are responsible for the wellbeing of others and not just ourselves. Further, the second greatest commandment of love should be the guiding principle that determines that every person should receive care for their health that is not financially crippling.

Again, I'm not talking about political, economic, etc. reasons. I'm talking about strictly theological arguments.

Oftentimes, Christians will make arguments based off their politics first, when we should be thinking theologically and bending our politics to fit theologically.

Thinking theologically about healthcare reshapes what we think "can" and "can't" be done and reprioritizes our loves and values. It's no longer a question of "penalizing the rich" but meeting the requirements of love.