Comparing Life under Communism and in Free Countries Print E-mail
 
Life Under Communism
Life in Free Countries

Rights

The needs of the whole society are more important than the rights of individuals.

Individual rights are just as important as the needs of the whole society.

Worship

Communist teachings say that God is not necessary. Belief in the God of the Bible is forbidden or strongly discouraged. The government tries to control public worship.

People have more freedom to worship God the way they believe is right.

Free Speech

Government officials do not want anyone to say bad things about them, so the government controls newspapers, television stations, and radio stations.

People can voice their opinions, even if they want to complain about the government.

Property

Communist governments control property. Leaders might decide to let people own some businesses, but they can change their minds, because the government is still in control.

People have a right to own homes and businesses.

Everyday Life

People have fewer freedoms and rights in their own homes, in electing government officials, in court, and in traveling from place to place.

Citizens have more individual freedoms.

 

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