While many mainstream media types are calling Michael Moore’s new film both moral and “Christian,” others aren’t convinced that Moore’s view is correct.
In the accompanying video, Fox News’ Father Jonathan Morris takes on Moore’s assertions that “the Church is universally against capitalism.”
“Capitalism can help people become more humane,” says Father Morris, who describes Moore as being “disingenuous.” Father Morris goes on to ask, “Who is spreading wealth, under socialism? I haven’t seen the movie because he hasn’t made it free,” said Father Morris.
Father Morris isn’t the only one taking exception with Moore’s portrayal in his film Capitalism: A Love Story.
Deacon Greg Kandra asks, “Are the heroes of Michael Moore’s new movie … priests?”
Paul Raushenbush, writing for Beliefnet, says that the film’s Roman Catholic priests are the “surprising voices of clarity and conviction in Moore’s film.” However, Raushenbush notes that the film profiles only one particular type of Catholic priest — those shaped primarily by a socialist style, liberation theology.
In the end, while Moore characterizes capitalism as evil, he doesn’t seem to offer a system he would prefer in its place.
“Moore’s film isn’t clear what system he is suggesting to replace capitalism,” writes Raushenbush.
Moore might want to check into other options, like John Mackey’s, CEO of Whole Food Market, “conscious capitalism,” or perhaps G.K. Chesterton’s proposal: distributism.
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since I can’t email Jonathon directly (guess he can’t take criticism), I’ll use this: the catholic church and Morris are and have been scamming the stupid herd mentality for $$$$ - and, it ain’t working! Priests acting out their sexual frustration on young boys, and getting away with it. Congregations tired of the “slaughter house god” you profess to keep them hostage to you. In regards to minority christian groups in third world countries, they should know better than speak out - it’s called consequences! If they want to be safe - move to another christian friendly country. YOU CAN’T REFORM UNEVOLVED PEOPLE/CULTURES - STOP TRYING - MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND LEAVE PEOPLE THE HELL ALONE!!
PS - Morris on Fox is insulting to we evolved thinkers - he’s only validating societies rejection of the same ole tired 18th century crap!)
As posted by John, “Morris on Fox is insulting to we evolved thinkers - he’s only validating societies rejection of the same ole tired 18th century crap!)”. I continue to wonder why those, who like John, engage in reading anything related to Catholicism except that have a hatred of the faith. If so, we know that by now, so go get a life somewhere else, please, because the kind of drivel they spew is becoming a bit much.
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