Christianity vs Capitalism - Page 10 - Historum

**Rasta** · May 20th, 2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mastershake16

Please Enlighten me on some of these principles. As of now, I view Capitalism as amoral.

Imagine for a moment if there was this entier economic system whose central focus was CAPITAL!!!

Not social equity, not social well being, not brotherly love.

Imagine for a moment if all economic decisions were decided based on MONEY!!!

Not what is right, not what is good.

mastershake16 · May 20th, 2011, 01:34 PM

Ehhhhhhh. I still say economics are amoral.

Why, in your opinion, is morality involved in economics?

**Rasta** · May 20th, 2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mastershake16

Ehhhhhhh. I still say economics are amoral.

Why, in your opinion, is morality involved in economics?

Because economic decisions directly impact the well being of our planet and society.

mastershake16 · May 20th, 2011, 01:46 PM

Okay. So economics should be moral then.

Are you Socialist?

**Rasta** · May 20th, 2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mastershake16

Okay. So economics should be moral then.

Are you Socialist?

No I am not a socialist. I understand the logic behind capitalism, but that doesn't mean the principles are automatically compatible with Jesus' teachings.

I would agree they can be. My father for example is a business owner and a Christian. His central focus is serving our customers and having happy employees. Money does not come first, it is a means to an end.

It's all about perspective, focus, and what drives individuals to achieve, in my opinion.

mastershake16 · May 20th, 2011, 02:03 PM

I see. Tell me more about your economic beliefs. Keynesian? Supply-Side?