Rev. Siricio, of the Acton Institute for the study of religion and liberty in a wide ranging interview about the benefits of capitalism.
Read his book, Defending the Free Market to find out more.
"As for the idea that the welfare state is an expression of Christian charity, he (Fr. Sirico) counters that although Jesus identified with and loved the poor, nowhere in the scriptures does he call on government to do anything. Charity, furthermore, is a voluntary sacrifice that comes from the heart..."
