Choose the correct statements regarding christianity. christianity is closely related to judaism. christianity and islam share many of the same beliefs and important people. the christian holy bible is divided into two sections. christianity was the first monotheistic religion. christians believe that god consists of three parts. christianity began in what is now israel. the “four noble truths” contain the basic beliefs of christianity. jesus is recognized as the son of god.

Norman jones, an economic historian at the university of utah, has described the views of the ancient greek philosopher aristotle on interest: aristotle defined money as a good that was consumed by use. unlike houses and fields, which are not destroyed by use, money must be spent to be used. there- fore, as we cannot rent food, so we cannot rent money. moreover, money does not reproduce. a house or a flock can produce new value by use, so it is not unreasonable to ask for a return on their use. money, being barren, should not, therefore, be expected to produce excess value. thus, interest is unnatural. what did aristotle mean in arguing that money is “barren”? why would money being barren mean that lenders should not charge interest on loans? do you agree with aristotle’s reasoning? briefly explain.