Um why is Christianity neccasary for successful capitalism?
The former wrote Poor Richard's Almanac. If old Ben had NOT been right, Richard would still be poor.
Interesting question. Because it certainly seems like Christian values and ethics precede and accompany successful capitalism and prosperity.
And why is it that Islamic cultures seem to lag behind the rest of the world when it comes to economic success?
Maybe if they all converted to Judaism it would work, too, but that doesn't even seem remotely possible so it wasn't mentioned.
Of course, if they all converted to objectivism, they would be even more successful.