Generally speaking, one promotes the ethical treatment of people and the other seems to slightly encourage unethical behavior if it results in profit and doesn't break the laws of the country. I'm not saying we should change governments. I'm just pointing out a contradiction that's difficult to live with.
2006-07-28 06:23:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no contradiction ... religion is the biggest capitalistic business on the face of the earth.
2006-07-28 06:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by sam21462 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which one do you imagine promotes the ethical treatment of people? As to the supposed contradiction to which you allude, perhaps you could contact Pat Robertson, Oral Roberts, or Jim Bakker for tips on reconciling unbridled greed with piety. Best of luck.
2006-07-28 13:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by dick_coxnbutz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. morals in capitalism must rest with the capitalists, though. capitalism itself is an amoral force, but religion can and does encourage those who have more to give to those who have less.
ironically, it's only when capitalism becomes divorced from religion does it seem like the two are incompatible.
2006-07-28 13:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by JoeSchmoe06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
And during the 1000 years of christ as King we will!
2006-07-28 13:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the religion. Christianity only nominally.
2006-07-28 13:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by chiguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever watch those assholes that preach on tv thats a prime example.
2006-07-28 13:27:17 · answer #6 · answered by the holy divine one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there;s nothing ethical about either of them so, yes, they can and do co-exist
2006-07-28 13:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋