Bedrock

My political views are somewhere in the spectrum of conservative, libertarian or classic liberal, and independent. In some areas I'm predictable, in others not. I think for myself. I read books, articles, and blogs, and I listen to radio but watch little television. My ultimate guide is the Bible, and I regard its wisdom as preeminent. Right now, I'm reading a 1985 collection of essays, edited by Frankie Schaeffer, that asks, Is Capitalism Christian ? The following quote by the late Warren T. Brooks provoked this article: “ Without the civilizing force of universal moral standards, particularly honesty, trust, self-respect, integrity, and loyalty, the marketplace quickly degenerates. A society that has no values will not produce much value; a nation whose values are declining should be be surprised at a declining economy.” In other words, amoral capitalism is not Christian and will be corrupted by a lack of moral guidance and commitment. Crony capitalism and cro