Capitalism and Moral Responsibility

Capitalism has been touted as the superior political and economic system, as evidenced by the success of the United States and many other countries around the globe. Is capitalism immoral by nature of its requirements, which include inequality, consumption, and greed, or are those simply unfortunate byproducts? Can capitalism fit in with religion? The divergent viewpoints in this resource explore the tenets of capitalism and whether or not it is at odds with the development of a just and moral society.