Is Capitalism a Sin?

Originally Posted by TKramar

Sin is an artificial construct--but capitalism...materialism...should be avoided.

Your sentence is an artificial construct and should be avoided.

[QuixoticHobbit]

Originally Posted by Shiloh1

Besides tigetmax24's #17 post - which is right on - note the context in Acts Ch.5:1-4.

Verse 4 'While it [the property sold] remained was it not your own? And after it was sold was it not in your own control? Why have you concieved this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.'

That's not socialism buddy. I wish people who cannot read and understand context would refrane from interpreting (butchering) Scripture.

Also, many people do not understand capitalism - they seem to think it synonomous with greed, theft, explotation, ect. All I can say is what a bunch of stooges.

Epic Fail.

Ahh yes, the ole' "out of context" schtick - the last bastion of the Biblical apologist and liar for Jesus who knows they've lost the argument and have no legs to stand on.

Originally Posted by QuixoticHobbit

Ahh yes, the ole' "out of context" schtick - the last bastion of the Biblical apologist and liar for Jesus who knows they've lost the argument and have no legs to stand on.

That's what I thought you would have to say --------- nothing.

It's not my fault you can not read what you're trying to quote. I made no apologetic for Jesus and any atheist should be able to understand that the passages you cited had noting to do with contradicting capitalism and supporting socialism.

Epic Fail ------ Again.

[TKramar]

Originally Posted by Shiloh1

Your sentence is an artificial construct and should be avoided.

Materialism is still "bad". There is no need to acquire "things".

[gabfest]

Capitalism is not only a sin...it is a God.