Capitalism is centered around the profit motive and the freedom of the individual and the corporation to pursue that profit. Christianity focuses on the believers forsaking this world in favor of "laying up treasures in heaven." (Matthew 6:20)
2006-08-31 10:24:44 · 17 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't think so but it has never ceased to amaze me how many Christian's concider the right wing, capitalist parties to be more "Christian". I don't see how. I think that socialist ideals follow the Bible a lot more closely. The first Socialist party in Canada was started by a Baptist Minister who thought that Health care was a right of all citizens and that workers should be protected by law. Then I see these lovely church folks who think they shouldn't have to pay tax because they give to charity. I think that it is more Godly to allow people to keep their dignity by paying them enough to live on and and having social programs that free people from having to worry about paying to send their kid to the doctor when their sick or what to do if they get laid off work.
I spent two years in a theological college listening to people try and justify Capitalism. And I will never forget the looks on those kids faces when one of our teachers told them he was a socialist. It was beautiful.
2006-08-31 10:34:58 · answer #1 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They are very compatible. The most capitalistic country (USA) was also one of the most Christian. We are now not as capitalistic as we onfe were (welfare state), nor are we as moral or religious.
Simple principles:
1. God the creator created each and every one of us for a reason. Some to be holy, others to be actors, musicians, businessmen, politicians, cooks, etc. In the parable of the talents it is clear that we ought to find out purpose and maximize our potential.
2. We were created individually. Thus the best society is one that allows each of us to freely accomplish our purpose, or lack of it, in life. Society should not forcefully take from me to give to another. It should be my choice, and I think we would do much better than the govt.
3. However, capitalism under a Darwinian philosophy of pragmatic survival of the fittest is a problem. Under Christianity, a moral foundation is provided.
Thus, not only are they compatible, they are synergistic, and greater together than separate.
2006-08-31 11:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by Cogito Sum 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
particular it really is. the region lies with the magnitude of money that you position interior of your existence. in case you position your riches noticeably, then you truthfully danger specializing on your wealth really of God. if so, Yeshua stated "no you may serve 2 masters; for both he will hate the single and love the different, in the different case he will be dependable to the single and despise the different. you could not serve God and mammon." (Matt. 6:4) yet in case you concentration your organisations on in ordinary terms living, and understanding that God has blessed you with success (if in truth you're effective), then you truthfully have approached Capitalism contained in the perfect way. Many righteous figures contained in the Scriptures were really wealthy ... King David and interest to call in ordinary words 2. both were not ideal, and their mess united statesare documented for all to ensure and study from ... yet both had this that they bragged about really of their wealth: that they knew God and praised Him.
2016-12-06 01:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as wealth does not change a person and the person or corporation use there wealth to help people than yes. Also as long as a church does not ask for donations to enrich itself but for the support of the church facilities than that is also ok.
2006-08-31 10:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by John m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure it is. As long as you approach capitalism correctly with checks and balances in the system and are not undertaking some money grubbing regimen at the expense of others. Unfortunately this doesn't work allot of the time
2006-08-31 10:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Capitalism lets people focus on what they want. Some people are more focused on doing business to help others whereas some people want to help feed the sheep.
2006-08-31 10:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cap.Italism is capitalism with an italian capo as Gods voice and He sometimes just won't shut up? So Mob wars resulted.
is God and abcde the exact same thing when you peer into it. esp when its a times new roman font God
some body please ask that question for Me i have reached My daily limit and I don't want to bring the princeoffingland to life.
2006-08-31 10:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Bible also teaches that we are to be good stewards with what God gives us, and that we are to use what he gives us wisely. It also teaches the importance of hard work ("Go to the ant, thou sluggard"). Only in a capitalistic society does all that play together. The problem comes when you start getting for the sake of getting instead of getting for the sake of using.
2006-08-31 10:34:47 · answer #8 · answered by J 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
NO!
Christ does NOT place any value on earthly possessions or profits.
2006-08-31 10:40:09 · answer #9 · answered by fresch2 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course they are. More compatable than Christianity and Communism (Christians and Non-Christians as equals? Blasphemy!)
2006-08-31 10:30:14 · answer #10 · answered by drink_more_powerade 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋