Capitalism, As It Is Practiced, Defies Christian Principles

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“I don’t believe the Bible mandates a specific economic system. Capitalism is not required by Christianity,” says Pastor Kevin DeYoung of Christ Covenant Church. “But Christian principles do undergird capitalism.”

In November, 2013, Pope Francis called for greater income equality, redistribution of wealth, and fundamental changes to the economic order, telling…