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Modern capitalism is certainly no less deserving of scrutiny by Christians. I will attempt to contribute to that dialogue here. With certain significant caveats in place, which I will name, I find that capitalism is largely compatible with Christian ethics.
"There are no effective replacements for capitalism. The question is, what is the Christian responsibility for the proper functioning of it, and to what extent can we steer the whole of capitalist production to serve genuinely human ends as they are articulated by the Christian faith?"
Dec 5, 2019 · However, Maritain’s influence on the debate of the relationship between Christianity and democracy is found in his book, “Christianity and Democracy.” We also must highlight that, according to Maritain, Christianity and Catholicism are often used interchangeably (as is the case in Sect. 2).
- Paulo Reis Mourao, Pedro Miranda
- 2020
Jun 25, 2014 · Christianity isn't incompatible with free markets. But it may be incompatible with modern capitalism and its growing inequality and exploitation.
Jul 10, 2017 · Calvin never accepted capitalism unconditionally. While the first Christian theologian to embrace the use of interest on money—the Catholic Church had long held rules against usury—he also qualified its use.
Nov 25, 2022 · In some circles, to exhibit the qualities of the capitalist entrepreneur is not just compatible with Christianity; it is a means of furthering God’s plan for the world. But the relationship between religious movements and neoliberal norms is not simple, static or straightforward.
American Christianity and commerce are bound together by their mutual history. In colonial America, Puritans excelled at the skills of capitalism, and in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, Christian corporations have tied together religious and corporate culture.
