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S7 E4: Invisible Hand Guy?
Scene on Radio: Capitalism
Wealth Shapes Morality
Predestination as believed by Calvin coexisted with a moral imperative to use wealth for good, but over time, this notion faded for many Christians. Calvin modified the strict condemnation of usury, recognizing the changing economic landscape characterized by an emerging bourgeois class and banking systems. He acknowledged that capital flow was essential for markets, leading to a practical acceptance of lending money with interest. This shift supports the idea that economic forces drive societal changes, prompting individuals to realign their ethical frameworks and religious beliefs to fit economic realities.
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