Gohan187 posted... The problem with a good portion of pro capitalist in the US are also conservatives that claim to have a leaning on a particular faith or higher being.
Capitalism and religion just doesn't go hand and hand and most points from these people seem truly hypocritical.
Take for instance, Ron Paul, libertarian, long time congressman and a proponent of capitalism. I agree with tons of what Paul says, but then Paul has his issues in social areas and it stems from a moral outlook based on faith.
It seems like to me, these types have conflicting views because their very religious base counters their means of economics. This in itself makes no sense to me. Since a good majority of conservatives in the US are pretty much guilty of this, it brings forth fault in their arguments even when they have great points and counter points.
It's almost like the Jesus or deity they call their own is different from the one the book describes. In other words, they appear to be full of garbage.
But hey, that's me. Liberals have tons of issues in the states, but this one has always stuck out to me with the conservative right in America that spread the gospel of capitalism.
Second Thought actually put out a great video about how conservative politicians co-opted Christianity to gain support and loyalty from religious voters:
https://youtu.be/GmPMcWAuuVo