Capitalism itself is not to be condemned. And surely it is not vicious of its very nature, but it has been vitiated.
Interpretation
Capitalism is inherently neutral, but its implementation can be flawed.
Pope Pius XI suggests that capitalism, as an economic system, is not inherently evil; rather, it is the way in which it has been corrupted and poorly executed that leads to its problems. He emphasizes that the focus should not be on condemning the system itself but rather on addressing the vices and issues that arise from its practices.
In practice
In a debate about economic systems, this quote could be used to highlight the flaws of capitalism rather than dismissing it outright.
Justice requires that to lawfully constituted Authority there be given that respect and obedience which is its due; that the laws which are made shall be in wise conformity with the common good; and that, as a matter of conscience all men shall render obedience to these laws.
It is not enough to be a member of the Church of Christ, one needs to be a living member, in spirit and in truth, i.e., living in the state of grace and in the presence of God, either in innocence or in sincere repentance.
The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sinβ¦If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.
This power becomes particularly irresistible when exercised by those who, because they hold and control money, are able also to govern credit and determine its allotment, for that reason supplying, so to speak, the lifeblood to the entire economic body, and grasping, as it were, in their hands the very soul of production, so that no one dare breathe against their will.
It violates right order whenever capital so employs the working or wage-earning classes as to divert business and economic activity entirely to its own arbitrary will and advantage, without any regard to the human dignity of the workers, the social character of economic life, social justice, and the common good.
From it (the Rosary) the young will draw fresh energy with which to control the rebellious tendencies to evil and to preserve intact the stainless purity of the soul. Also in it, the old will again find repose, relief, and peace from their anxious cares. And to all those who suffer in any way, especially the dying, may it bring comfort and increase the hope of eternal happiness.
You are my Lord, because You have no need of my goodness.
We cannot discuss human rights, when we are denying people the right to live.
The worst thing for a writer is to know another writer, and worse than that, to know a number of other writers. Like flies on the same turd.
Whether we're Democrats or Republicans or independents, we have to learn to hang together or we're gonna hang separately.
Figuring out who you are is the whole point of the human experience.
The Internet causes billions of images to appear on millions of computer monitors around the planet. From this galaxy of sight and sound will the face of Christ emerge and the voice of Christ be heard? For it is only when his face is seen and his voice heard that the world will know the glad tidings of our redemption. This is the purpose of evangelization. And this is what will make the Internet a genuinely human space, for if there is no room for Christ, there is no room for man.
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