07-10-2015, 02:30 PM
(07-10-2015, 11:38 AM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: I was wondering whether you, and some of Mock's other Christians, agree with the Pope that capitalism is to be condemned as it defies the teachings of Jesus, greater and deliberate distribution of wealth is in line with Jesus' expectations of man, and protecting God's earth for future generations trumps costs and profits.
Why should Americans care about the Pope's views on capitalism or Mother Earth . . . unless it's on an individual and personal level?
Where is the outrage from the "separation of church and state" people because a cleric is using his position to ostensibly shape the political and legislative landscape . . . primarily through world leaders?
I don't recall any Gospel or Commandment encouraging recycling or reducing carbon footprints.
I do recall that Jesus opened up a can of whoop-ass on the money lenders but was not adverse to paying taxes "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's . . . ".
Let the Pope command his flock to tithe heavily and do good works to his fellows and the earth.
Bernie Sanders will do the rest.