Money-Greed-Capitalism

Is Capitalism Based on Greed? | Canon Fodder

Ever since Gordon Gekko’s character in Wall Street uttered the phrase, “Greed is good,” there has been a wide-spread and oft-repeated myth that capitalism is based on greed. And, so the argument goes, if capitalism is driven by a sinful desire (greed), then it must be rejected as an immoral system.

But is it…really?

Is Capitalism Based on Greed? | Canon Fodder.

patrick_shamrock_0

St. Patrick: Reclaiming the Great Missionary

Today most people know St. Patrick for green beer, banishing snakes from Ireland, using shamrocks to teach the Trinity, or his walking stick growing into a living tree. Indeed, none of these legends has anything to do with the real Patrick.

However, the factual accounts of Patrick, missionary to Ireland, are even more compelling than the folklore. Telling the true story of Patrick provides an inspiring lesson in God’s grace and mercy.

St. Patrick: Reclaiming the Great Missionary – The Gospel Coalition Blog.