But capitalism is not without its flaws. One of those flaws many have pointed to is an inherent inability to control immorality. Raw capitalism has built-in incentives to lie, cheat, and take advantage of others, because such acts can increase power and monetary gain. Government regulations such as required audits and standard product testing are an attempt to correct these problems and force a level of morality. But the system still isn't perfect. Greed and lust for power still find holes in and side paths around regulations.
How do we increase morality in a capitalist society? Some have suggested turning to socialism, but history is replete with examples of the corruption, greed, and apathy that result from trying to force all economic decisions and redistribution of wealth. Others insist that expanding regulation is the answer, but decades of increasing regulations has likewise failed to enforce moral conduct. A third suggestion is a stronger focus on "ethics" in schools, but that has likewise failed. Educating students on what is moral without reference to God is like trying to build a house without a foundation--it is destined to fall during the first challenging wind.
Morals are not a scientific or academic exercise. There isn't a universal mathematical formula that explains why we should not overcharge, misinform, or lie to others for personal gain. On the contrary, such acts can often increase wealth and worldly power.
Faith in God has always been and still is the only viable answer. When individuals choose to believe in God and accept his teachings, they place a higher value on those they associate with. Caring about others becomes more important than the bottom line. Building lasting relationships enjoys a higher priority than worldly ambition.
We cannot force anyone to believe in God. But we can choose to include God in our public square, rather than sponsoring atheism to the exclusion of all other religions. We can speak about God and His will often in public venues and in public addresses, rather than acting as though He doesn't exist. We can encourage faith-based behavior in schools rather than insisting that secularism is the sole source of knowledge. We can pray more often as a nation imploring God for help.