Theos-Talk Archives (November 1998 Message tl00148)

In a message dated 11/4/98 12:01:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, Kym writes:

<< Capitalism can hardly claim that equality is part of its goal; actually
 such a goal is considered rather wussy by many of capitalism's adherents. >>

Although I would point out that a central tenet of capitalism is that one can
advance by the fruits of one's efforts, regardless of station, class, race, or
creed, so the equalizing is one of effort rather than automatically conferred.
See, e.g., Horatio Alger and progeny (the "American Dream").
Christine