I couldn't agree more. However, it may not be fair to pick on the Religious. Most citizens are ignorant of economics, as well. If they weren't they wouldn't vote for candidates who promise to redistribute income put heavy taxes and regulations on businesses.
In any case, though, I've long been convinced that priests and nuns should never be allowed near economic or military issues.
But in both IL and GA priests and other religious tell me to vote Democrat. It isn’t just that I disagree with them. They do not understand the economics of Robert Reich or Elizabeth Warren or Janet Yellen, all of whom disagree with me. They have mythologies unique to Catholics.
In contrast, Protestant Calvinists religious understand Calvinism and the rise of Capitalism. Protestant Wesleyans understand Adam Smith. Joel Olsteen types understand the Christianity of wealth building. Many Protestants understand the Dave Ramsey approach to economics.
I’m sure there must be Catholics who understand; but beyond 1 prof and DePaul U, where? Does Notre Dame have a Dean Clarence Manion? Not any more.