A conversation on economics and religion, including on whether Jesus was a socialist and whether religion influences economic growth. Economics Explored host Gene Tunny speaks with Darren Brady Nelson, Chief Economist of LibertyWorks, an Australian libertarian think tank, and a policy advisor to the Heartland Institute.

Links related to the conversation

Darren's articles on religion and economics:

Murray Rothbard on Christianity, Catholicism, and theology

Christian liberty: are you serious??

Other material:

HuffPo article: Jesus was a Socialist

Rendering Unto Caesar: Was Jesus A Socialist?

The Tribute Money (Titian)

Is 'Render unto Caesar' really about taxes?

Religion and Economic Growth

Why is the Lord’s Day celebrated on Sunday instead of Saturday?