In the Bible, people who charge interest are the bad guys

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In ancient Israel, lending was a way to help a fellow Israelite. Charging interest was forbidden. But in our day, Christian lenders go against this prohibition. And get rich from it.

 

 

Exodus 22:25. If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be to him as a creditor. You shall not charge him interest.

Leviticus 25:35. ‘If your brother has become poor, and his hand can’t support himself among you, then you shall uphold him. He shall live with you like an alien and a temporary resident.

Leviticus 25:36. Take no interest from him or profit; but fear your God, that your brother may live among you.

Leviticus 25:37. You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit.

Nehemiah 5:7. Then I consulted with myself, and contended with the nobles and the rulers, and said to them, “You exact usury, everyone of his brother.” I held a great assembly against them.

Proverbs 6:1. My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;

 

THE QUR’AN

Qur’an 2:275. Those who consume usury do not rise except as one being influenced by the touch of the devil. That is because they have said: “Trade is the same as usury.” While God has made trade permissible, and He has made usury forbidden. Whoever has received understanding from his Lord and ceases, then he will be forgiven for what was before this and his case will be with God. But whoever returns, then they are the people of the Fire, in it they will abide.

Qur’an 2:276. God condemns usury, and He grants growth to the charities. And God does not like any wicked sinner.

Qur’an 2:278. O you who believe, be aware of God and give up what is left from usury, if you truly are believers.

Qur’an 3:130. O you who believe, do not consume usury, compounding over and over; and reverence God that you may succeed.

 

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