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 If only we could truly “be good” on our own - part of what we discuss is how until the world is free of sin, we will never live as perfect, loving, caring creatures 
 Point is, the form of currency is irrelevant. The form of government is irrelevant.

This is why God's Bible focuses on individual righteousness, and not any form of government or type of currency.

A righteous people will grow and thrive in spite of whatever type of government they may be living in. 
 This is somewhat true - nations and currencies do not have a soul, etc. but that does mean every technology, currency, or government is morally neutral. Certain currencies, like Bitcoin, incentivize very different living and morality than does any fiat currency.