Neither capitalism nor socialism can save the soul. But socialism grants way more opportunity for sin than does capitalism. With capitalism the sin of greed has its checks and balances with competition and the rule of law in a republic. With socialism where is the check on the corruption of centralized power? What about the sins of envy, coveting, theft?
The Pope is entitled to his foolish political opinions. I wonder why he is not more focused on people’s eternal future. Rich or poor in the truths of Scripture should interest him more. As for global warming, again, he ignores scripture. God has made promises and we know how things end.
I wonder why he is not more focused on peoples eternal future.
Because he reads his own press clippings...which would be non-existant if all he taked about was redemption and salvation...