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To: JPII Be Not Afraid
legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the State

This is where he goes off the rails.

He was good until then - volunteerism being historically the most effective means of short term aid. He's devoid, however, of the big historical picture that freedom and the free market economy is, as Adam Smith explained, the key to the wealth of nations and individuals.

165 posted on 05/09/2014 9:51:56 AM PDT by PapaNew
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To: PapaNew

If the Pope simply reminded us how difficult it is for rich mortals to go to Heaven when we die, then the Church’s richest donors might decide to become Protestants.

Can’t have that...


170 posted on 05/09/2014 10:00:35 AM PDT by pfony1 (Add just 6 GOP Senators and we "bury" Harry)
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