To take usury for money lent is unjust in itself, because this is to sell what does not exist, and this evidently leads to inequality, which is contrary to justice.
- St. Thomas Aquinas
Dominican friar and theologian (1225-1274)
[hat tip]
The morality of charging interest and its effect on our society/economy today is something about which I've thought an awful lot but haven't taken the time to write out those thoughts and see where it leads. Seeing this quote from the theologian-extraordinaire whose name my alma mater bears is giving me a fresh chance.
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