> Because the idea that "the only reason to lend money is to make more money off of interest" is a modern innovation and very much out of line with how people h

> Because the idea that "the only reason to lend money is to make more money off of interest" is a modern innovation and very much out of line with how people have thought historically. Jubilee isn't about interest, it's about principle. If you're not going to pay me back, it's a gift, not a loan. I'm pretty sure that "pre-moderns" understood the difference. In fact, the whole idea of Jubilee assumes understanding of the difference.