The New World Order ‘Is Already Underway’

SPIEGEL:

SPIEGEL: Do you truly believe that Christian faith and the uncompromising pursuit of profit can be reconciled?

Green: The pursuit of profit must be guided by morals, because not everything the market considers legal is also legitimate. If we accept capitalism, we must also accept this challenge. That’s where religion, among other things, plays a role.

SPIEGEL: Your fellow banker Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of the US investment bank Goldman Sachs, recently said that he was doing God’s work. How did you feel about that?

Green: I prefer not to comment on Blankfein.

SPIEGEL: How often do you experience naked greed in your industry?

Green: Very often. But the overwhelming majority of people want to be convinced that their work makes sense and has a purpose. Profits alone are pointless. This also applies to bank employees. In this sense, all cultures and religions are very similar. However, working for the common good, coming up with an effective social welfare system — all of this also needs functioning banks too.

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