I see a free market as a way to helping people…

Are you serious? Capitalism is the most perfected system of exploitation directly opposed to all Christian beliefs. Your Pastor is right. Not only that -- Capitalism today has grown to an ecocidal monster that threaten to destroy the planet. Here are links to the entire book of a Philosophy PhD that explains everything:

https://steemit.com/philosophy/@lighteye/the-last-revolution-part-23