Why Anarcho-Capitalism Is a Canard and Its Implications for Atheism

[Aegon]

Okay, what's your alternative?


That does not happen in a civilized society though. If I steal candy from a store, the owner isn't going to shoot me. In all likelihood he'll probably just let me go, but otherwise he may call the police and report a theft. What's the threat there? The use of police force? Is it not justified? I probably wouldn't face too serious of consequences for stealing a candy bar.

My alternative is the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospels.

And in the so-called "civilized society," the state controls such things by issuing - yes, you guessed it - threats against everyone to control their conduct, even unto death if deemed necessary.  If Willy Wonka was in the Old West, he might well shoot thieves.  And I don't know about justification - that depends on one's moral foundation.  But that's precisely what's at issue in this thread: the moral foundation of social order.

Be more specific please. "Love thy neighbor like you love thyself" isn't a suitable replacement for the rule of law. I want details on how Jesus can replace capitalism.