For Wells, socialism is more in the nature of a religion than a political movement. Near the end of New Worlds for Old, he writes:  "Socialism is a moral and intellectual process, let me in conclusion reiterate that. Only secondarily and incidentally does it sway the world of politics.
According to Wells, socialism is more akin to a belief system than a political entity. Near the end of New Worlds for Old, he states: "Socialism is a moral and intellectual process; let me reiterate this final point. It only indirectly affects the realm of politics."