[E. Pluribus Unum]

There are a whole series of rules about this, and although they could be said to be no longer operative if one does not follow the Old Testament, they do suggest it is a problem - a matter for regulation. The Biblical requirement that all debts be cancelled after 7 years is most interesting.

If you don't believe that the New Testament is the operative authority, you're not a Christian. I guess you'd have to be considered Jewish. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :)

[BlackVeil]

Yes, but in this instance, the New Testament does not actually say that the previous commandments are set aside. In some cases, such as the ban on homosexuality, the Old Testament is often referred to as the operative authority.

I am not stating that the full requirments of the Old Testament laws about interest should be in operation. But I do think there is matter to ponder - this is something pointed out, both in the law and the prophets, as against good morality. The question, of course, is what is usury, what is interest (is it any return on money, or an immoderate return, or a contract which allocates risk only to one party?) etc.