Evangelii Gaudium: Additional Impressions | National Catholic Reporter

Evangelii Gaudium: Additional Impressions | National Catholic Reporter by MSW.  MGB: I am an economist and Francis is right.  I also am familiar with cultural theory and that brand of economics known as libertarian socialism - which is an anarchic way to replace both capitalism (but not the free market) and government (with communal self government).  Capitalism, of course, is a product of Calvinism, particularly that version found in the United States.  While they believe in global Christianity - it is a muscal version which as capitalism as one of its components - at least until they are raptured.  In truth, primitive Christianity also believed in an imminent return ant the salvation of all the people, not just individuals.  It still does - although the return is personal.  The salvation of society, however, has never left the divine agenda.  Yes that salvation includes ending abortion - however accomplishing the economic goals the Pope sets out are the best way to protect the unborn - not somehow criminalizing their mothers or their doctors.