Capitalism 'at odds with Christian values': Poll

24 May

Reblogged from Vancouver Sun:

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The media is full of news stories about the power of the Religious Right, the American and Canadian Christians who equate support for capitalism with their belief in the salvation power of Jesus, the Jewish peasant sage whom they believe is the Messiah.

But it turns out Americans, including American Christians, are inclined to believe Christian values are at odds with capitalism, according to the respected…

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2 Responses to “Capitalism 'at odds with Christian values': Poll”

  1. 3rdWAVElands May 24, 2012 at 17:18 #

    Interesting topic and one I discuss quite often on social media. I agree that it depends on what capitalism means? My take is simple in that there is a difference in self interest rooted in loving my self in order to love my neighbor. The latter keeps me from being greedy. It is a tight rope and tough topic. I also look at the virtuous wife in Proverbs 31 who bought and sold her field at a profit.

  2. 3rdWAVElands May 24, 2012 at 18:21 #

    This on property gives insight on Christian viewpoint on your topic as well…

    http://3rdwavelands.net/property/

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